Reading fiction consistently shows higher empathy and social cognitive skills in readers.

IQ tests measure specific cognitive abilities, not all intelligence.

Fact #2973 · Psychology

Sleep improves cognitive performance and problem solving.

Fact #2977 · Psychology

Geodesic domes distribute stress across all members, making them structurally efficient.

Fact #5783 · Psychology

The placebo effect can measurably reduce pain, improve Parkinson's symptoms, and even shrink tumors in some cases.

Fact #5357 · Psychology

Hindsight bias makes past events seem more predictable than they were.

Fact #3034 · Psychology

The checker shadow illusion alters perception of color brightness.

Fact #1492 · Psychology

Your brain releases dopamine when anticipating rewards, not just receiving them.

Fact #2813 · Psychology

Cows have best friends and show signs of stress when separated from them.

Fact #3521 · Psychology