There are also parasitic infections that can affect the behavior of hosts. For example, the toxoplasma gondii parasite can infect animals, including humans. Infected animals may show changes in behavior. While it doesn't turn them into full - blown zombies as in fiction, it does show that there are biological agents that can manipulate the behavior of living beings. In humans, the parasite can cause subtle changes in personality and behavior, which gives some scientific basis to the idea that external agents could potentially cause abnormal behavior similar to what we think of as 'zombie' behavior.
There are also some cases related to certain mental disorders. For instance, Cotard's delusion, where a person believes they are dead or have lost their internal organs. Their behavior might seem zombie - like as they may be listless, not respond normally, and seem detached from reality. These are real - life situations that can be misconstrued as zombie - like due to the strange nature of the symptoms but are actually explainable by science.
In some so - called haunted mansions, the psychological state of the people visiting or living there plays a big role. People who are already superstitious or expect to experience something spooky are more likely to misinterpret normal events as supernatural. For example, in a large, old mansion with a lot of history, the mind can play tricks. A shadow from a passing car outside could be seen as a 'ghostly figure' if one is in a suggestible state. Also, infrasound, which is sound at a very low frequency that is inaudible to the human ear but can be felt, can cause feelings of unease and fear, and old buildings may generate such infrasound due to various factors like wind passing through certain openings.
Yes, there are some possible scientific explanations. Testosterone, for example, can suppress the immune system to some extent in men. So when men get the flu, they might actually experience more severe symptoms. Also, men may be less likely to take preventive measures like getting enough rest or proper nutrition, which could make the flu worse for them.
Also, some old dolls might have materials in them that could deteriorate over time and cause strange smells or minor movements that could be misconstrued as paranormal. For instance, if a doll has a spring - loaded mechanism that is old and rusty, it might make unexpected noises or movements. And the human brain is wired to look for patterns and explanations. So when something unexplained happens around a doll, we tend to attribute it to the supernatural rather than looking for a more mundane cause.
Yes, some scientists think that the sightings in the Bear Lake Monster Story could be due to misidentifications of known animals. For example, large sturgeon or other big fish in the lake might be mistaken for a monster.
Some so - called haunted doll experiences can be explained by psychological factors. For example, the power of suggestion can make people believe a doll is haunted. If they hear stories about it before seeing the doll, they are more likely to perceive any normal creaks or movements as something supernatural. Also, environmental factors like drafts or old, creaky houses where the dolls are kept can create an illusion of the doll being 'alive'.
One scientific explanation is related to the Skene's glands. These glands, similar to the male prostate, can secrete fluid. During sexual arousal, stimulation may cause these glands to produce and release fluid, which can result in squirting.
There are attempts to provide scientific explanations for afterlife experiences stories. One explanation is related to the brain's reaction to extreme stress or near - death situations. When the body is under great stress, the brain might misfire or create illusions. For instance, the sense of seeing a bright light could be due to the brain's visual cortex being affected in a particular way. Also, the feeling of leaving one's body could be related to the brain's complex mapping of the body and its self - awareness getting disrupted. But still, many people believe that there is more to these stories than just physiological explanations.
However, some researchers in the field of parapsychology think that there could be something more to it. They suggest that perhaps there are aspects of consciousness that we don't fully understand yet. It could be that these children are somehow tapping into a collective unconscious or some form of past - life memory storage. But this is highly controversial and not accepted by mainstream science. There have been many studies trying to verify the authenticity of these stories, but so far, no evidence has been found that can stand up to strict scientific scrutiny.
Some scientists think that kids past life stories could be a result of overactive imaginations. But others believe it might be related to the subconscious mind accessing information in a strange way. However, there is no conclusive scientific proof yet.