The Reality Reports

How Conspiracy Theories Take Hold: When people feel uncertain or scared, they often look for simple answers to complex problems. Conspiracy theories offer these easy explanations, making the world feel more predictable and less random.  These theories spread quickly on social media, where algorithms show us content that matches what we already believe. Once someone accepts one conspiracy theory, they often become open to believing others, creating a pattern that's hard to break.

What Is The Mandela Effect: The Mandela Effect describes a strange situation where many people share the same false memory about an event that never actually occurred.  This phenomenon gets its name from Nelson Mandela, the famous South African leader.  Thousands of people clearly remember him dying in prison during the 1980s, but Mandela actually lived until 2013 and became South Africa's president after his release.

Health Myths Are Everywhere: Have you ever heard that you should wait an hour after eating before swimming, or that cracking your knuckles will give you arthritis?  These are just a few of the many health myths that almost everyone has heard at some point. Even though science has shown these ideas are not true, many people still believe them.  Why do these myths stick around, and why are they so easy to believe? Understanding the reasons can help you make better choices about your health.