We like to believe that our brains are reliable. No one wants to believe they’re being misled by their own brain. The fact that what we see might not be true, what we remember might not have happened and what we feel might just be an illusion makes us uncomfortable. It is indeed very true and takes a much bigger part in our lives than you would think. Our brains aren’t machines, they aren’t calculators and they are certainly not objective. The human mind is like a master of s

Usually, a country forms under two conditions. Either by getting divided from a country or by being united with another country. In the history of our world, most countries were formed by dividing bigger nations. In the recent past, we can see examples of these conditions, such as Germany and Yugoslavia. Over a period of 17 years, Yugoslavia was divided into seven different countries. As for Germany, East and West Germany united under the same flag and formed a single country

Mercy is a futuristic thriller that puts a modern spin on crime and justice in a world dominated by technology and AI. The story takes place in a really futuristic Los Angeles where criminal trials are judged by an advanced AI system called Mercy. Chris Pratt plays an LAPD detective Chris Raven, a man who once helped found this system only to find himself being accused of murdering his wife. With the AI judge rendering decisions in real time, Raven has just 90 minutes to prov

Imagine you want to watch something. You open a streaming app and start scrolling, unsure of what to watch. There are so many movies and series you haven’t watched, but one movie keeps catching your eye. You’ve watched it a million times, so why do you keep going back to that movie? What is so special about it?   Well, that isn’t about the movie; it is about the connection you feel to it. You feel safe, warm, and emotionally close to that movie, and these emotions make you f

Research has shown that humans like to learn about themselves. Even if it is little things such as their favorite color or their zodiac signs’ weekly comments. However, there is one thing people are more focused on: MBTI, personality tests. The basic logic of it is you answer a couple of questions and you get a result in the end. It is fun and all, but are they really accurate? Although I don’t think that they are accurate, I would have to agree that they have some benefits t

Lego has been a part of our lives. Even if we haven't played with them in any case we've heard and watched videos about them. There are various Lego sets from ten pieces to eleven thousand pieces. However, have you ever wondered what are the biggest Lego sets? Firstly at number 15 we have LEGO Harry Potter Diagon Alley. Lego is very interested in making collaborations with famous movies and series, and Harry Potter movies are one of these. Lego has made countless sets includ

A guilty pleasure is something you like but would probably hesitate before saying out loud. Not because it’s wrong, just because you don’t feel like explaining yourself. It’s that song you skip when someone’s around but somehow know every lyric to. Or that movie you’ve watched way too many times but still say “it’s not that good” when people ask. I don’t think the “guilty” part is real guilt. It’s more about embarrassment. Like we’ve all silently agreed there are things you’

Time perception is a fundamental property of us humans. It can be described as the ability to record, estimate, and store durations of time. Briefly, it defines that the understanding of passing time is two dimensional. We observe time in two separate concepts: objective time and subjective time. To understand these two concepts, we should define them shortly. Objective time is based on external measures such as clocks and calendars. It is the time that has actually passed, a

Which matters more? The ability to solve problems or the ability to understand emotions? This question is the summary of the fight between two intelligence types: emotional intelligence and analytical intelligence. The most proper way to start discussing this would be understanding what these intelligence types mean, and their differences. Starting with analytical intelligence - shortly IQ - which most of you probably think is the more important one, is the ability to make lo

Chocolate is one of the most loved foods in the world, enjoyed by people of all ages. However chocolate is more than just a sweet treat. It actually has a long and fascinating history and its story goes back thousands of years. From a sacred drink in ancient civilizations to the chocolate bars we enjoy today. Chocolate has played an important role in human culture. The history of chocolate began in Central America. Cacao beans were first discovered by ancient civilizations s

Every day, students go to school early in the morning, study for exams, do homework, and try to manage their social life. But one thing many of us forget is sleep. Sleep is not just a time to rest,  it’s one of the most important parts of staying healthy, both physically and mentally. In this article, we will talk about why sleep is so important for students and what can happen when we don’t get enough of it.   Let’s start with the positive effects of getting good sleep. Whe

We all know that phrase: "I'll start in a moment." But that "moment" sometimes turns into hours, sometimes days, and sometimes weeks. Procrastination is one of the most common habits of modern life. Moreover, it's not just limited to lazy people; on the contrary, it often happens to responsible, perfectionist individuals.   Why Does Procrastination Occur?   Procrastination is usually not simply a matter of "not wanting to." Often, the following factors are at play:   Fear of

Today, artificial intelligence technologies are actively used in many areas, from education to communication. Smartphones, search engines, social media applications, and educational platforms operate with AI-supported systems. Artificial intelligence has various effects on the brain development of young people growing up with these technologies.   One of the positive effects of artificial intelligence is that it supports learning processes. Thanks to personalized education a

You may have realised that USA uses much bigger and heavier engines that produce less power, meanwhile EU using engines that are compact, smaller and producing much more power compared to the size. But, why and how? Let's find out! History of a Car's Body Europe has a history which is much longer and richer than USA. And back then; cars didn't exist, so they made the streets only for small horse carrieges and pedestrians. Meanwhile in USA, there isn't a problem like this beca

Famous Czech writer Franz Kafka’s deep story The Metamorphosis is also very well-known in Türkiye. This story mainly tells about Gregor Samsa’s transformation into an insect and his family’s attitude towards him. However, in the background of the book, there lies deep symbolism. We start the book with Kafka’s description of how Samsa turned into a bug. This narrative continues throughout the following pages, where we read about how Samsa’s family blames him even though it was

There are a lot of different types of dances in the world. For example, there are traditional dances that probably every country owns. There is ballet which is classic. Plus, there are new ones like street jazz and hip-hop. But, I do the ones that are stuck in the middle and the ones that people don’t even know they exist. I do latin , in other words, dance sports . And in this blog I will talk about their origins and how they were made up. First we have Samba. Samba is a dan

The concept of pain seems simple, an uncomfortable sensation that is caused by damage. But medically, pain is way complex and not a fixed signal like body temperature or blood pressure for diagnosis. Two people can experience the same injury but describe completely different levels of pain and this occurrence is based on several biological reasons. Pain is not only in our body, it is processed by the brain based off of the signals it receives from nerve endings called nocicep

How music affects us?                   Have you ever wondered if music affects people? If it affects people, how does it affect? Music is an important way to express ourselves, our emotions, our feelings. It can affect our brains, hearts, moods, blood pressure and more things to count. Music can impact us emotionally. It can change or enhance our mood. As an example when we listen to an upbeat music it can make us feel happy and energized, while slower melodies can bring a s

If you are a little interested in cars, you must have heard about this debate atleast once. But what's all this fuss about? Why do people talk about this war very much? Let's find out! Explaining EV Cars: EV's have been popularising among the world for the last 20 years because of how practical they are. They have electric motors, which deliver INSANE amount of power. Since they put instant torque on the wheels, they accelerate like a lightning bolt: gone in a blink of an ey

Many manufacturers nowadays have started design their cars very simple and boring to support a trend . Why do brands do this? Is it about the costs , or something else ? Let's find out! The Trend: As I've mentioned in the caption, this trend is also called minimalism . As you can understand from the name itself, it aims to make everything simple and minimal designed as much as possible. It is a style or technique that is characterized by extreme spareness and simplicity .

Do you sometimes feel like stress is taking control of your life. People are getting more stressed day by day because of life. Work, school, family, and social environments can have pressure on us that bring lots of stress. Stress become a part of our lives and the effect of stress on people is getting worst. Its effecting people's mood, physical health, psychology, and motivation. Thus, we need to learn how to maintain our stress in our daily lives. One of the best ways to

This semester, I didn't go to Stockholm expecting my views for lifestyle and fashion to change. I thought I would notice good style, clean streets and nice people, nothing more. Well, I was wrong. What stayed with me was not what people were wearing, but how they approached to quality and long term durability for clothes, accesories and even technological devices. Oversized logos, attention seeking brands and a visible effort for impress was minimal among the people. During f

Movies are a big part of our daily lives. Sometimes we watch movies with friends or family, and sometimes alone, which changes how we experience them. We watch them when we are happy, sad, or just bored. Sometimes they even become a way to escape from reality and experience different worlds for a while. But they are not only a source of entertainment or an escape from real life, they also affect the way people think and behave. Sometimes a movie we watch may stay in our minds

Addiction is a developing problem for all age groups. But for teens this is a little bit more serious than it is for adults since the brain and body is still evolving and growing. Addictions make it harder to focus, remember things. It affects our brains decision mechanism, it prevents us to make good decisions. It can increase stress, anxiety. It can put you in a bad mood that may make you feel like it won’t ever go. This can lead you to depression. While the body and br