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Pseudoscience

TermDefinition
Pseudoscience A collection of beliefs or practices mistakenly regarded as being based on scientific method.
Astrology The study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world.
Zodiac A belt of the heavens within about 8 degrees either side of the ecliptic, including all apparent positions of the sun, moon, and most familiar planets. It is divided into twelve equal divisions or signs.
Magic The power of apparently influencing the course of events by using mysterious or supernatural forces.
Alchemy A philosophical and protoscientific tradition practiced throughout Egypt and Eurasia which aimed to purify, mature, and perfect certain objects.
Illusion An illusion is a distortion of the senses, revealing how the brain normally organizes and interprets sensory stimulation. Though illusions distort reality, they are generally shared by most people.
Horoscope A forecast of a person's future, typically including a delineation of character and circumstances, based on the relative positions of the stars and planets at the time of that person's birth.
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