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The Mandela Effect: Why Thousands Of People Remember Things That Never Happened

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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.

Why We Believe Health Myths: The Surprising Reasons Behind Common Misconceptions

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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.