Cognitive science has come incredibly far in recent decades - so far, in fact, that scientists have found sure-fire ways of tricking the brain into doing something more beneficial than it normally would. For instance, viewing a deep gash in your leg will undoubtedly make you feel all the pain associated with it, but did you know that you could diminish the feeling of pain simply by looking at the injury through inverted binoculars? Learn about this amazing brain hack and many more in the video below:
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This Man's Death-Defying Ride Will Make Your Heart Race!
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