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by mjbeswick 1533 days ago
The simplest explanation is in most cases the correct one; and in this case that would be one that doesn't break the laws of the universe!

There could be another explanation, that the event you describe a result of confabulation; essentially an error in memory where you mind fills in the gaps. The problem is that the more you explore such a memory the more real it becomes as you mind interpolates it.

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We don't know all of the laws of the universe (multiverse?) and probably never will.

Sure, people do retroactively interpolate foggy/inaccurate memories to fit missing puzzle pieces, but this event was incredibly distinct.

Uh..how many times have you said that to someone, and at what point will you start to get nervous about, just, probability?