FL⚡F Genius Lab

Science is serious business… until it gets a little weird. Throughout history, some experiments have pushed the boundaries of ethics, biology, and human psychology—sometimes in ways that seem almost fictional. Let’s explore seven real-life experiments that are as fascinating as they are freaky . 1. The Stanford Prison Experiment (1971) 😳 One of the most infamous psychology studies ever conducted, the Stanford Prison Experiment explored how power and authority affect human behavior. Volunteers were randomly assigned to be guards or prisoners in a mock prison. Within days, the guards became increasingly cruel. Prisoners exhibited extreme stress, anxiety, and even emotional breakdowns. The experiment, scheduled for two weeks, was halted after just six days due to psychological chaos. Key takeaway: Situational pressure can dramatically change human behavior; even ordinary people can act in surprisingly cruel ways under authority. 📖 Reference: Stanford University arc...

Ever stumbled across a fact so strange you had to double-check it was real? Science is full of bizarre truths that sound like myths, yet they’re backed by solid evidence. Today, we’re diving into seven of the weirdest, wildest facts that prove reality is stranger than fiction. Get ready to have your perspective flipped upside down! 1. Bananas are berries, but strawberries aren’t 🍌🍓 At first glance, this sounds completely wrong. Bananas are long and soft, while strawberries are the tiny “berry” we grew up eating. But botany plays by different rules. A true berry is a fruit that develops from a single ovary and contains seeds inside the flesh. Bananas check all those boxes. Strawberries, however, come from multiple ovaries and their “seeds” sit on the outside. That disqualifies them from being true berries. 👉 Fun experiment : Next time you slice open a banana, look closely—you’ll spot tiny black dots, which are actually immature seeds. 📖 Reference: Britannica on Banana botany 2. Y...