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Can your brain make you see ghosts? The science behind the Bloody Mary legend

It's Halloween night. Someone has dared you to turn off the lights and stand in front of the mirror. The rules are simple: Stare into your reflection and say her name three times.

Phys.org ScienceOctober 27, 20261 min read
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Can your brain make you see ghosts? The science behind the Bloody Mary legend

It's Halloween night. Someone has dared you to turn off the lights and stand in front of the mirror. The rules are simple: Stare into your reflection and say her name three times.

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