# Can your brain make you see ghosts? The science behind the Bloody Mary legend

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-27T23:00:04+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-brain-ghosts-science-bloody-mary.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/can-your-brain-make-you-see-ghosts-the-science-behind-the-bloody-mary--83de83/

It's Halloween night. Someone has dared you to turn off the lights and stand in front of the mirror. The rules are simple: Stare into your reflection and say her name three times.

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