Where am I? – Spatial Disorientation.
Have you ever woken up in your dark room at night and wondered, “Where am I?” That is, you can no longer tell where your head or feet are facing in the room. Hahahaaa! This is a phenomenon called spatial disorientation. It is a temporary loss of the ability to know where you are in […]
Is that a wrong word? – Semantic Satiation.
Semantic Satiation. Have you ever looked at a word for so long that it started to look wrong to you? You suddenly start doubting if the spelling of “the” is even correct – Hehe! This phenomenon is known as semantic satiation. It occurs when you repeat a word or phrase over and over again, causing […]
Splashed!
The world is a beautiful place, especially after a rain. The air is fresh, the flowers are blooming, and the earth is alive with new life. But there is one downside to post-rain bliss: the mud. Mud is necessary in nature of course. It helps to nourish the plants and keep the soil healthy. But […]