The Mandela Effect

The Mandela Effect is a phenomenon where large groups of people remember events differently from how they occurred, often leading to widespread confusion and debate about the nature of memory and reality. Named after the false memory that Nelson Mandela died in prison during the 1980s, this effect has led to various theories, from psychological explanations like false memories and cognitive biases to more speculative ideas about parallel universes. Common examples include misremembered details in popular culture, such as the spelling of "Berenstain Bears" or the line "Luke, I am your father" from Star Wars. The Mandela Effect highlights the fallibility of human memory and continues to captivate public interest.