As you know, one of the things that we talk about in the Mind Tripping Show is how our eyes play tricks on our mind. So when we find something really cool that does this, we like to share it. And people are very clever in making this happen. Click on the image above to …
Mind Trip of the Week 50: # Strange, Strange Archaeology
Get ready to be a little shocked today. Look at the following Photo:
This set of hieroglyphics is located in the Temple of Osiris located at Abydos, Egypt. What makes this interesting is the depiction of what looks like a modern day helicopter. Notice this carving near the upper left portion of the hieroglyphics. Does it …
Mind Trip of the Week #35: Sound Localization Confusion
Christian showed me a very interesting phenomenon. It involves you being able to do two things: snapping your fingers and finding another person to play along with your experiment. So go get a family member, friend, or co-worker.
Have the other person either stand relaxed with their arms by their side or sitting on a chair, …
Mind Trip of the Week #29: Predictions for 2030 and Beyond
Since last week’s Mind Trip was about predictions made in 1900 about the year 2000, I thought it would be fascinating to take a trip into what some of the thinkers & scientists are predicting about our own future. When John Watkins made his predictions in 1900 he knew he would not live to see …
Mind Trip of the Week #24: IQ Test
We usually think of ourselves as being pretty smart. In fact a recent survey found that 83% of the population felt they were in the top 50%. As you can see we already have a problem.
Here is an interesting test to give to people. Average score . . . 1 out of 5 correct.
Here we …
Mind Trip of the Week #2 : Stroop Effect
1. Read all the words from right to left, down the chart. Do that now.
That was pretty easy and I bet you did that pretty fast.
2. Now, say out loud the color of the letters of the word. Don’t worry about what the word is, just its color. Go!
I bet …
Mind Trip of the Week #1: Brain Hand Connection
Stick out both index fingers as if you are pointing at something. Slowly begin rotating them in the same direction. Do this slowly at first and now gradually increase the speed. Keep going faster and faster. You will note that they now begin to move in opposite directions. It is …
Betsy and Scott’s Beautiful Wedding
Christian & I were thrilled to be asked by Betsy and Scott to be a part of their wedding reception. The setting was just beautiful at the Indiana State Museum. We had a wonderful time with the guests. Betsy and Scott wanted to have a really fun wedding. They came to see our show …
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