(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Deepasri Prasad, Dartmouth College and Wilma Bainbridge, University of Chicago (THE ...

There isn’t a hard line differentiating a false memory and simply misremembering where you put your keys. But, in general, ...

The “Mandela Effect” has been used to explain everything from logo changes to alternate realities, but the truth is far less mysterious and far more human. This exploration breaks down why false ...

If you ever thought you were going bonkers by believing some things existed when, in reality, they didn’t, you might find peace in knowing you’re not alone.

"I was informed by several classmates that someone we knew had died in a skiing accident. 20 years later, he showed up on ...