ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Anomalous experiences

Anomalous experiences are things that happen to us that are not like normal experiences. Imagine that you are walking down the street and suddenly you see a big purple cat with wings flying in front of you. This is an anomalous experience because you have never seen a cat like that before.

Sometimes people have other kinds of anomalous experiences like feeling like they are being watched or hearing voices that no one else can hear. These experiences are not like what most people usually experience in their everyday lives.

Some people believe that these experiences are caused by things like ghosts, aliens or other strange things, but we don't really know for sure. Scientists are still studying these experiences to try and understand them better.

If you ever have an anomalous experience, don't be afraid to talk to someone about it. It's important to share your experiences with other people so that we can all learn more about them. And remember, just because something doesn't happen to everyone, doesn't mean it's not real or important.