Nobody’s memory is perfect. Blame lack of sleep, multitasking, information overload… The causes of incomplete or incorrect recollection are many. But even without these distractions, we would all — ...

When you picture the Monopoly Man, do you visualize the board game tycoon wearing a monocle? Maybe you've scoured the internet in vain for evidence of the movie “Shazaam,” or argued with friends over ...

The Mandela effect refers to the experience of a false memory that is shared by many people. In 2010, researcher Fiona Broome coined the term when she discovered that many people believed, as she did, ...

If you distinctly remember the Berenstain Bears books being spelled "Berenstein" or you know Pikachu has a black-tipped tail, you're not alone, but you're not correct. Don't worry, your brain isn't ...

The buzz around the Mandela Effect refuses to die down. Thanks to an episode in Black Mirror’s latest season, Bête Noire, which is more than just a revenge drama with a sci-fi twist. The episode talks ...

Thousands of people confidently remember Nelson Mandela dying in prison during the 1980s. They recall seeing funeral footage, news coverage, and even his widow’s speech. The only problem is none of ...

Do you remember Darth Vader's famous Star Wars quote as, “Luke, I am your father”? Or perhaps you recall The Berenstein Bears books from your childhood? If either rings true, then you’re experiencing ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Nobody's memory is perfect. For instance, do you think that Stouffer's Stove Top Stuffing existed ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...