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Déjà Vu: The Science Behind the Eerie Feeling of Familiarity
If you've ever had the feeling that a situation feels very familiar even though you know it shouldn't feel familiar at all, like if you're traveling in a city for the very first time, then you've probably experienced déjà vu.
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