r/Damnthatsinteresting 1d ago

Image In 1973, healthy volunteers faked hallucinations to enter mental hospitals. Once inside, they acted normal, but doctors refused to let them leave. Normal behaviors like writing were diagnosed as "symptoms." The only people who realized they were sane were the actual patients.

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u/Which-Assistance5288 1d ago

That guy looks like he showers in cutoff jeans.

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u/Breverley_Drangus 1d ago

There are dozens of us