11 Random Things That Can Hack Our Brains Without Our Permission
![11 Random Things That Can Hack Our Brains Without Our Permission](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/9/4/0/891940_320x180.jpg)
Ah, the mysteries of the human brain. We have all heard of the strange and wonderful things it can do, from the mundane to the extraordinary. But what about the weird and wonderful things we don’t know about? The things that science has discovered about our brains, but that we don’t hear much about, if at all? The totally bizarre things that can send our brains for a loop, totally changing our perceptions and experiences.
From hard nipples to wearing red, from eating spicy food to using ultrasound on the brain, this list will explore some of the more unusual and lesser-known facts about what affects the human brain. It will take you on a journey through the strange and wonderful world of the brain, revealing the apparently minor and random things that can significantly influence it.
So, if you’re ready to explore the odd world of the human brain, then read on.
Beauty is justice, or something
![BRAIN HACKS GOOD LOOKS Good-looking people are less likely to be convicted of a crime and less likely to get a harsh sentence. In one study, the less attractive defendant was given an average sentence of 24.71 years, while the attractive defendant only received 15.11 years. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/6/7/891667.jpg)
Spicy highs!
![BRAIN HACKS SPICY FOODS Eating something spicy can make you feel great and give you a high like when you're running. This is because the hot peppers trigger your brain to release feel-good hormones. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/7/2/891672.jpg)
Red: truly the power color
![BRAIN HACKS THE COLOR RED If you wear red, you might have better luck in a fight or even when you're working as a waitress or hitchhiking. It can make you look more attractive and powerful, and you might even get a bigger tip. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/7/3/891673.jpg)
Red is lucky, apparently.
![CRACKED BRAIN HACKS THE COLOR RED (in soccer) A study at the University of Chichester found that goalkeepers wearing red had an advantage, with fewer penalty kicks being scored against them than those wearing blue or green.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/7/4/891674.jpg)
Smart glasses, smarter votes
![CRACKED BRAIN HACKS WEARING GLASSES Glasses can give politicians an edge in elections, because people perceive them as smarter and more trustworthy. Studies show this is true worldwide, making glasses a great asset for politicians. TV NEWS NEWS LIV](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/6/8/891668.jpg)
Vibrating brains, happier people
![BRAIN HACKS ULTRASOUND Researchers found that using ultrasound waves on certain areas of the brain can improve a person's mood. The waves vibrate at the same rate as the microtubules in the brain, and those who had the treatment reported feeling better. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/7/5/891675.jpg)
Semen: nature’s Prozac
![BRAIN HACKS NA E N° DATE SEMEN Semen contains hormones that can make you feel happier and more loving, like estrone and oxytocin, and can even help with depression and sleep. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/6/9/891669.jpg)
Nipple-shaming: alive and well
![BRAIN HACKS HARD NIPPLES A 2022 study discovered that people tend to think women with hard nipples are less smart, less moral, and more likely to be promiscuous. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/6/6/891666.jpg)
Preserved cravings
![BRAIN HACKS FORMALDEHYDE This chemical used to preserve cadavers in anatomy labs can cause a unique hunger sensation, known as formaldehyde hunger. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/6/5/891665.jpg)
Chewing gum: the ultimate irrelevant sub-vocalisation cure
![BRAIN HACKS CHEWING GUM Gum can help stop those annoying songs from getting stuck in your head, like when you keep saying a random word in your head. This is called irrelevant sub- vocalisation, and it weakens your short-term memory. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/7/1/891671.jpg)
Caffeine: a helluva drug.
![BRAIN HACKS CAFFEINE Most Americans consume caffeine in one way or another, like coffee, tea, or soda. It turns out, though, caffeine can sometimes give you a feeling of impending doom. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/7/0/891670.jpg)