I feel like I’ve seen this video before…
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Most of us have felt it before, that strange sensation that you’ve been somewhere or seen something before, as if you already remembered what’s happening. Are you psychic? Nope, that’s just déjà vu. Why does déjà vu happen? Well, scientists aren’t completely sure, but they’ve got a few good theories about it.

Great déjà vu explainer from Jordan Gaines Lewis:

Some theories of why déjà vu happens:

And now for something completely different:

Special thanks to Austin’s Corona Cafe!

Cast:
Waiter – Joe Nicolosi (he’s also the director)
Sneezing girl – Kate Eads (she’s also associate producer)
Guy spilling coffee – John Knudesn (he’s also gaffer)

Have an idea for an episode or an amazing science question you want answered? Leave a comment below!

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Joe Hanson – Creator/Host/Writer
Joe Nicolosi – Director
Amanda Fox – Producer, Spotzen IncKate Eads – Associate Producer
Andrew Matthews – Editing/Motion Graphics
Katie Graham – Director of Photography
John Knudsen – Gaffer
Dalton Allen – Post-Production Intern

Theme music:
“Ouroboros” by Kevin MacLeod

Other music via APM

Stock images from Shutterstock

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28 COMMENTS

  1. Every single day I see something that I constantly feel has happened before. It started when I was 6 and now I am 11, and it happens almost every day.. I sometimes have them in dreams too. Like sometimes my friends are running around, and I'll see one fall over wearing a red shirt. And then I suddenly feel that I've been there before. It's kind of scary, though it makes me feel phsycic.

  2. ive had weird feelings too dont know if its deja vu but like ill say words and then seconds later someone else will say exactly what i just said or the radio will say what i said or am thinking about real strange

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