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8. Try to stay awake The science on this one is a little thin — there's only been one study that's tested it. But when researchers tested the cognitive trick of paradoxical intention ...

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Magicians have long exploited quirks in our perception of the world to make us experience the impossible. Now, cognitive psychology is exploring how they do it and revealing fresh insights into how ou ...

Your average egg is tougher than it looks! But here’s a sly trick to make your friends believe you have super strengths. With a bit of luck, they’ll never figure it out. 1. Lay a raw egg in ...