Gilles de la Tourette was one of the most influential neurologists in the history of Medicine; however, beyond his recognized scientific …
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Curiosities
Being indecisive is not so bad, the great advantage of indecisive people
Being indecisive is often experienced as a kind of "curse." To many people it may seem like an irritating and maladaptive quality. Others may come to …
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Stress causes hair greying, but it can be reversed, according to science
It is said that Marie Antoinette's hair turned gray overnight just before her beheading in 1791. Although it is unlikely that something like this has …
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Psychological profile of tattooed people: The 3 distinctive features
Tattoos are not a modern invention, we have been tattooing our bodies for thousands of years. In fact, the first examples of tattoos date back to …
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Choice blindness, don’t trust too much your decisions
We all suffer from choice blindness, although we usually do not realize it. If we ask ourselves why we made certain decisions in our lives, we are …
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Introverts or extroverts, who’s worse off the pandemic?
In society, extroverts start off with a certain advantage. Their propensity for interpersonal bonding and social skills make them shine and often give …
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The origins of superstitions
Superstitions are a subject that at some point has touched us all closely; then we must decide whether to believe or discard them and, to speak …