The human mind is perhaps the most familiar yet mysterious thing we possess.
And the story is often even stranger than we might suppose, research in cognitive psychology frequently shows.
From sudden blanks and time dilation to silent and invisible inner worlds, our mental lives are full of quirks we barely notice.
Here are 10 studies that uncover just how odd, unpredictable and fascinating the act of thinking can be.
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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean
Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. View all posts by Dr Jeremy Dean