Human Magnetism – Myth or Mutation?
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Human Magnetism – Myth or Mutation?
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This episode investigates claims that some people can make metal objects stick to their bodies, a phenomenon often described as human magnetism. While it appears extraordinary, science shows that the human body cannot generate a magnetic field strong enough to attract metal. The body is mostly made of water and non-magnetic materials, making true magnetism biologically impossible.
The episode explains that objects stick to skin due to friction, sweat, skin oils, gravity, and surface texture, not magnetic forces. In controlled tests, non-metal objects stick just as easily, and the effect disappears when skin is dried.
Psychology plays a major role: selective attention, expectation, and belief make the effect seem special. Many people report discovering the ability after emotional or physical stress, suggesting the mind’s search for meaning and control during uncertain times.
Ultimately, human magnetism is revealed not as a mutation or superpower, but as a powerful example of how belief, perception, and misunderstanding of physics can turn ordinary effects into extraordinary experiences.