The Mandela effect – mind-bending examples of collective false memories
What is the Mandela effect? Simply put, it's when a large number of people share incorrect memories about widely known things or facts. If it sounds strange to you, keep reading and you will realize you've experienced it yourself at least once.
Why is the theory named so?
The news of Nelson Mandela's death in 2013 was absolutely shocking for the majority of people. Moreover, many believed he had already died in the 80s! The phenomenon was named after him, even though there are many even more shocking Mandela effect examples. Here they are:
#1 It's Skechers, not SkeTchers

Surprisingly, many people believe that there is a "T" in the name of the famous footwear brand. Were you one of them?
#2 Many think there is a hyphen between "Kit" and "Kat"

Anyway, it doesn't exist in the name of the legendary chocolate bar – KitKat.
If you want more surprising facts, let's dispel some popular daily myths together.
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#3 There was no "Luke" in the most iconic phrase from Star Wars

Such Mandela effect examples shock us the most, as misremembered quotes often become an important part of our culture. Jokes based on the "Luke" phrase are countless!
There are many Mandela effect examples in pop culture – how well do you actually know it? Try this fun trivia quiz to test your knowledge.
Which of the facts from the article surprised you the most? Did you know the Mandela effect definition before? Do you know any other interesting examples?
In the world where even collective memories can be false, be sure: our informative articles, fun trivia quizzes and trivia questions are always here for you.
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