Is your childhood imaginary friend coming back to haunt you? People who had a pretend companion are more likely to feel a mysterious presence, study finds

Daily Mail - Oct 30, 2026

Scientists from İzmir University of Economics in Türkiye have discovered that people who had an imaginary friend are more likely to feel an uncanny presence later in life.

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Is your childhood imaginary friend coming back to haunt you? People who had a pretend companion are more likely to feel a mysterious presence, study finds

India ranks second globally in AI-powered shopping, 76% consumers use AI tools: McKinsey

CISA Adds Actively Exploited GitLab RCE and Cisco Firewall DoS Flaws to KEV

Apple iPhone Air 2 specs leak: Dual 48MP cameras, 3,500mAh battery, 2nm A20 chip and more

Frontier tech: Sharing AI dividends across Asia-Pacific

China says emerging technologies should better serve maritime security

Crypto giant Binance hit by hack suspected to be largest in history

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China’s optical suppliers extend sell-off as fears of slower AI growth trump upbeat earnings

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