extra sensory perceptions library

 

Uncover the power of the mind and learn about the science (and pseudoscience) related to clairvoyance, ESP and other altered states of consciousness. Tarot, numerology and Déjà vu are also included in this section.

Featured Article:  How ESP Works

Have you ever had a dream that came true? Or called a friend at the exact moment he was calling you? Most of us have had some sort of paranormal experience. Is this evidence of the existence of ESP? See more »

Deja Vu Quiz

Deja Vu Quiz

If you've ever walked into a new friend's home and felt that you'd been there before, then you've experienced deja vu. If you've ever walked into a new friend's home and felt that you'd been there before, then you've experienced deja  vu. If you've ever ... OK, that's enough. Is it reincarnation? Is something wrong with the brain? What's behind this eerie feeling?

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How can I have an out-of-body experience?

How can I have an out-of-body experience?

Out-of-body experiences (OBEs) are most often associated with sick or injured people, but scientists recently produced these experiences in healthy people. Learn how virtual reality can scramble your point of view.

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How Deja Vu Works

How Deja Vu Works

There are more than 40 theories as to what deja vu is and what causes it, and they range from reincarnation to memory glitches. Do these theories shed any light on this perplexing phenomenon?

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How ESP Works

How ESP Works

Have you ever had a dream that came true? Or called a friend at the exact moment he was calling you? Most of us have had some sort of paranormal experience. Is this evidence of the existence of ESP?

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How Hypnosis Works

How Hypnosis Works

The practice of hypnotism dates back centuries, and there are those who swear by its validity. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, hypnosis is an interesting phenomenon. Check it out -- and let us know if you start to bark like a dog.

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How Near-death Experiences Work

How Near-death Experiences Work

Near-death experiences (NDEs) are seemingly supernatural events that some people have when they're at the brink of death. Find out who typically has them and how people have tried to explain them.

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How Nirvana Works

How Nirvana Works

The word "nirvana" gets thrown around in conversation all the time, often to describe a state of joy or supreme happiness. Actually, it's more than that -- a whole lot more. Find out what nirvana is.

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How Nostradamus Works

How Nostradamus Works

His words have been deemed prophetic for ages, and e-mail hoaxes claimed that he foresaw the events of September 11. Learn who Nostradamus was and what he really wrote.

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How Numerology Works

How Numerology Works

According to numerologists, everything in the world is dependent upon the mystical properties of numbers. But critics charge that numerology is based on an invented system of counting. Learn about the history of numerology and what modern-day numerologists believe.

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How Tarot Cards Work

How Tarot Cards Work

It isn't actually about telling your fortune, and it's not even about telling you what you should do. So, why would people seek out a Tarot reading? Learn what the Tarot cards may be able to show you.

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Why was Britain's Defence Ministry testing psychic powers?

Why was Britain's Defence Ministry testing psychic powers?

A report declassified in late February 2007 under the UK's Freedom of Information Act reveals that Britain's Ministry of Defence has been testing psychics. Find out why.

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What is deja vu?

Deja vu is used to describe the feeling that you experienced a situation before. What causes this phenomena? Learn about deja vu and some of the theories that attempt to explain it in this article.

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