The Mandela Effect

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"The Mandela Effect" refers to a group of circumstances or events which seem entirely unrelated, save for one common feature: some people remember them as having been, or as having happened, in a certain way; but other people remember them in a very different way.

The name "Mandela Effect" refers to the late South African political leader. Most of us remember Nelson Mandela as an anti-apartheid activist who spent an awfully long time in prison. But only some of us remember that he went on to become President of South Africa.

Other people remember Nelson Mandela as having died in prison, and these people are surprised to find books, websites, and other sources claiming that Mandela was released from prison, that he rose to political power, and/or that he died just a few years ago.

No matter where they look, these people cannot seem to find any evidence that would support their memories. And this leaves them perplexed.

In a less enlightened culture, such people might be called uninformed, or their memory might be considered suspect. But this is the 21st century, and we are far too advanced to fall for such simple and obvious traps.

Nowadays people are generally well-informed, and they have pretty good memories, too. So how can we explain the fact that so many people remember Mandela as having died in prison? And what can we say to (or about) the people who remember him that way?

Until quite recently, there was no viable explanation, so nobody knew what to say. But now, a growing number of YouTube viewers are learning that these people are experiencing The Mandela Effect.

The Mandela Effect appears in seemingly unrelated ways, but in all cases, something that was one way in the past is different in the present.

Some Mandela Effects are trivial. Lines from famous movies have changed. Names and logos of common products have changed, too.

But other Mandela Effects are more significant. Important historical events have been altered. And an entire continent has been moved.

If you think that sounds weird, you're ahead of the curve, because here's the really weird part: All these changes were done secretly, and they've been made retroactive.

In other words, whenever something is changed by The Mandela Effect, no evidence remains to show that it used to be the way it was. The tracks are always very well-covered.

I could give you many examples, but time is tight, so I will mention just a few.

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