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wnylib

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13. The same ability that allows us

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Jul 14, 2021, 03:07 AM

Jul 2021

to read those messages can work against us in some circumstances. For example, if you witness an accident or a crime, you can end up describing what you expected to see rather than what actually happened. Your mind orders things according to what it knows or believes. A good witness sees only what is there, without filling in gaps or expectations.

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Here's a trick of Doctor Dementia to test your skills... [View all] CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2021 OP

I guess I am okay? Had no problem reading all of it. But the editor in me was niyad Jul 2021 #1

+1 2naSalit Jul 2021 #14

Lol, Peggy SheltieLover Jul 2021 #2

Can't wait to see the spelling nazis react. littlemissmartypants Jul 2021 #3

I'm very certain my internal organs will fail me long before my brain ... Hugh_Lebowski Jul 2021 #4

Read it with no problem but NJCher Jul 2021 #5

Thank you the correction there! GeoWilliam750 Jul 2021 #6

-- NJCher Jul 2021 #9

I know, right? 2naSalit Jul 2021 #15

No problem here, but.... SergeStorms Jul 2021 #7

I love the jumble, too NJCher Jul 2021 #10

I'm hooked on deciphering cryptograms in the wnylib Jul 2021 #12

I always liked the Jumble because... 2naSalit Jul 2021 #16

I read it. ShazzieB Jul 2021 #8

Mind Blown! I read it all the way through, with comprehension amb123 Jul 2021 #11

The same ability that allows us wnylib Jul 2021 #13

This might sound strange but I have always been good at reading jumbled words. Ka-Dinh Oy Jul 2021 #17

W41T W84T 1ph... Layzeebeaver Jul 2021 #18

Strangely, read it without hestitation. Duppers Jul 2021 #19

We are all learning to read auto correct and voice to text Walleye Jul 2021 #20

Why read it out loud? Had no problem reading it, otherwise... question everything Jul 2021 #21

easy peasy Bird Lady Jul 2021 #22

Amazing! djm5971 Jul 2021 #23

Taht was fun & esay! KS Toronado Aug 2021 #24