For many centuries, sages and scientists have been trying to understand the nature of man, his deep essence. This is not to say that it was completely unsuccessful, because you and I are the descendants of a huge and great intellectual heritage in the form of an infinite number of scientific works and teachings about a person, his psyche, the nature of his motives and actions. However, paradoxically, at first glance the most ordinary phenomena, or rather their “root”, cannot be explained even by the most experienced experts.
10. Pose for sleep
It is quite obvious that during sleep a person unconsciously assumes one or another pose. But what makes this unconscious choose this or that position is a mystery, which they have been trying to solve for a very long time, but so far to no avail. There are various theories on this subject: some scholars associate a sleeping pose with a person’s personality traits, while others argue that the pose depends on the specifics of dreams. Be that as it may, they still did not come to a consensus.
9. Nose picking
From childhood, each of us knows - picking his nose is not good. Nevertheless, no matter how aesthetic this habit was, it turned out to be very useful. According to one English newspaper, picking your nose stimulates the brain. Therefore, perhaps, getting rid of this "bad" habit, you missed the chance to become a second Einstein. Other scientists claim that eating “boogers” boosts immunity. Strong statement. We will not check it, of course.
8. The habit of kissing
There are a great many interpretations of the kiss, but the theory of sexual attraction is, of course, considered traditional. She says that a kiss is a symbolic sign of sexual intercourse. There are alternative opinions: many believe that a kiss is, first of all, an expression of admiration and respect. However, what is actually the subconscious goal people pursue, indulging in these lovemaking, is unknown. You also probably heard that kisses are good for the immune system. Therefore, kiss on health!
7. Superstition
By their very nature, superstitions are pagan, but can be ecclesiastical. If you look closely, it is not difficult to notice that the word superstition consists of 2 words: faith and bustle. Superstition is a belief in the vain (vain, empty, without true value). Interpretations of superstitions are extremely controversial. Some have a black cat that has crossed the road to success, while others have a continuous series of misfortunes. The only common sense that can be learned from this is that all these prejudices are not worth our attention, since psychosomatics can turn life into a real nightmare.
6. Altruism
Why are some people with such desperate zeal trying to help those in need? Why are many of these people able to give the last thing they have in the name of charity? Psychologists identify several factors, but the main one is a special personality profile: some people from birth are much more kind and humane than others, so the low level of self-centeredness pushes them to such actions. Other scholars argue that altruism is a way of expressing one’s deepest feelings and thoughts. But accurate data on what is pushing people for impartial and selfless help to others is not yet in psychological theory.
5. Dreams
Almost one third of our lives we spend in a dream. Most people have dreams every day, and some even several times a night. Science has long figured out how the process of falling asleep occurs, how the behavior of our body changes during sleep, and many other similar things. However, scientists are very reluctant to talk about the psychology of dreams, citing the fact that this is not their prerogative. However, there are some interesting theories. One of them belongs to Sigmund Freud, who claimed that dreams are a reflection of our deepest desires, above all sexual. But unfortunately, uncle Freud, unfortunately, did not bother to explain what dreams mean, the plot of which goes beyond the framework of the existing reality.
4. Youthful maximalism
The stage of puberty is one of the most difficult periods in human life. No wonder it is also called a turning point. Most adolescents endure it with tremendous difficulty, since this applies not only to physical maturation, but also moral. The puberty stage (as it is also called) is the period of the teenager's personality formation, the transition to a completely new worldview. Often, all this is accompanied by throwing from one extreme to another, nervous breakdowns and conflicts with the environment (especially adults). What is most surprising is not observed in any animals, even among our closest "relatives" of primates.
3. Hair in intimate places
This feature is one of the most inexplicable secrets of the human body. What is their role and whether it exists at all - this is still unknown to science. Only a few scientists say that this is a strong genetic inheritance. However, they could not explain it in detail.
2. laughter
At first glance, it seems that this is a completely understandable and mediocre reaction of a person to something fun, and therefore it makes no sense to talk about it. But it’s not so simple. Laughter has very deep roots and is a reflection of personality traits. No wonder they say, say, tell me what a man is laughing at, and I will tell you who he is. Indeed, each of us has an individual sense of humor and, most importantly, an absolutely unique laugh. Many scholars say that by laughter and the manner of laughing, one can determine the character of a person. A lot of literature is devoted to such studies.
1. The ability of people to blush with shame
Shame is a strong emotion, the functional value of which is to regulate human behavior in accordance with the norms. However, in modern life, the norms for different people have become different. For some, one behavior seems unthinkable, for another it is in the order of things. And it is precisely by the person’s ability to blush that we can still comprehend his essence. After all, we are not able to hide this strangeness. But it is possible to realize who is in front of us: a conscientious or cunning person.
No matter how much the best minds of mankind have struggled over these riddles, nor have they tried to explain our features, no specific answers have yet been found. After all, man is the most inexplicable and mysterious creature on the planet. And in us lies a dozen or two more such oddities. However, researchers are not discouraged, but the human race continues to amaze.
