#15: Mirror’s Illusory Depths

Gazing into a mirror, a mundane act, can unexpectedly spiral into an encounter with the supernatural. The human brain, a marvel of complexity, misrepresents countless tasks each day, yet it is not immune to the whims of monotony. A peculiar shift occurs when subjected to the static view of one’s own reflection for prolonged periods.

After about 10 minutes, boredom nudges the brain into altering the familiar features it observes, crafting distortions and phantoms where none exist. This phenomenon might explain why tales like Bloody Mary find fertile ground in our experiences. Talk about an unexpected myth generator!