Ever wondered how your surname has influenced your life? Or wished that you could tell if someone is lying? Or wanted to understand more about seduction?

Professor Richard Wiseman has spent twenty years exploring the backwaters of the human mind and going to places where mainstream scientists fear to tread. The result is Quirkology – a book that will change the way you look at life.

"This is a viral book - once you read it you just have to tell other people about the remarkable findings that Wiseman reveals. With this book there is little doubt that Wiseman is the most interesting and innovative experimental psychologist in the world today."

Explore the site to discover more about Quirkology, including articles, videos, animations, fun tests, and online experiments.

Want to read people's minds?

Try Telepath - our new quirky magic iphone app.
Details here.

New Blog & Twitter

Blog containing the latest news, experiments, media coverage and quirky items launched here.

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Quirkology DVD

Have you seen our famous colour changing card trick, and other quirkology videos? Our YouTube channel has now had over 7 million views, and we receive lots of requests for high quality versions of the videos for educational and commercial use. If you are interested in ordering our special Quirkology DVD click here.

To find out about new opportunities to participate in forthcoming Quirkology experiments, and to be the first to hear the latest Quirkology news, please click here.