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Why do you feel you’re being watched?

By Tom Stafford

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Why won’t people listen to reason?

By Tom Stafford
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How liars trick us – again and again

By Tom Stafford
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Why education can make you more biased

By Tom Stafford
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The hidden prejudice shaping the world

By Tom Stafford
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Two word games that trick everyone

By Tom Stafford
By the time you've reached the fridge, you have forgotten why you were there - but rather than being a weakness, this may reflect complex brain processing (Credit: Getty Images)
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Why opening a door makes you forget

By Tom Stafford
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Why does January make us fitness crazy?

By Tom Stafford
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Why do we forget names?

By Tom Stafford
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Is Google making us know-it-alls?

By Tom Stafford
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How a film broke through a coma

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Are you in control of your mind?

By Tom Stafford
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Why do babies laugh?

By Tom Stafford
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Are you honest without realising?

By Tom Stafford
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Unexpected downside for cheaters

By Tom Stafford
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How smart is your subconscious?

By Tom Stafford

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