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Phunky Phrases

Read the following phrases out loud:

Paris in the
the spring

A bird in the
the hand

The month of
of may

Many people do not notice that words have been repeated in the sentences, and they will mentally delete the 'extra' words.

This is a vital part of human perception, allowing us to process vast amounts of information without becoming overloaded. Awareness of this process in ourselves and others allows us to and communicate more effectively.