12 frightening facts about fear and phobias you might not know
The ability to experience fear has been hard-wired into (almost) all of our brains, so (almost) all of us will have experienced fear at least…
Category: Interesting Facts
Was Vincent Van Gogh bipolar?
Was Vincent Van Gogh bipolar? Recently, I re-watched the Doctor Who episode “Vincent and the Doctor.” This time around, I was struck by the…
Just an Idea of War
A group of men’s blood were tested for levels of testosterone and oxytocin before playing a game of rugby against each other. After the game,…
4 Reasons Why We Relate To Fictional Characters
4 Reasons Why We Relate To Fictional Characters I personally love fiction—all forms of it, from movies to books to television. I enjoy exploring the…
6 Reasons to Learn Another Language
“To have another language is to possess a second soul.” –Charlemagne In the past, people used to think learning another language created mental complications and…
3 Strange Psychology Studies
Studies and experiments are a crucial part of the complex science we call psychology. Over the course of history, psychologists have done numerous ones, and…
4 Cool Anxiety Facts
There are plenty of anxiety facts out there and these are the four coolest anxiety facts I could find. Read on and perhaps some of…
4 Ways Beards Alter Perspective
Whether you are a man or woman that prefers beard over clean shaven or vice versa, here are some things that you notice without really…
5 Reasons Humans Are Superstitious
5 Reasons Humans Are Superstitious Have you ever wondered why people are so uncomfortable when confronted with a black cat or a ladder over a…
10 Factual Dos and Don’ts of Studying
10 Factual Dos and Don’ts of Studying Everyone knows the feeling of being stuck at a desk, staring at a page that looks as if…
5 Reasons Females Turn Criminal
When you think of a stereotypical criminal, you tend to think of a male. It is unlikely the image of a female will come to…
10 Weird Mental Malfunctions
10 Weird Mental Malfunctions Our brains are the activity centre of our very being. They control our thoughts, our bodies, and our actions. So, what…
The Mystique of Manson: Why Society is Still Fascinated with Charles Manson
The Mystique of Manson: Why Society is Still Fascinated with Charles Manson Charles Manson, who turns 81 in November, is serving out a life sentence…
Happy National Coffee Day: Let’s Celebrate With Some 5 Fun Facts
Coffee is consumed by 90% of adults daily and opinions on the health benefits of coffee are constantly changing. However, there are ways coffee can…
Women in Sports
Ronda Rousey current UFC Bantamweight Champion This is the 21st century. All people should be able to do whatever they want by now regardless of…
7 Surprising Ways Birth Order Affects Us
Some researchers believe that your birth order, that is: whether you were born first, in the middle, or last, has some baring on who you…
10 Psychological Defense Mechanisms
Defense mechanisms are the brain’s way of keeping us safe from being fully aware of unpleasant thoughts and feelings. Sometimes, we can choose to use certain…
School Edict 101
Going back to school means waking up early, studying, homework, and of course, getting pushed and shoved around in the hectic hallways. My high school…
6 Tips to Making Your Long-Distance Relationship Last
Long distance relationships are romantic relationships in which there is significant distance between the two partners. This means the two partners may not get to…
Inside the Life of a Psychology Student – Darlene & Alexia (#12)
Today we’re interviewing two psychology students for yourselves. The first is from Canada and a university student, and the second is from the UK and…