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.

Experiments and Videos

New experiment examines the possible existence of ESP - play Psychic Cluedo here!

New Quirkology video on You Tube here.

Why is laughter contagious? Quirkology and The Hayward Gallery experiment with this strange phenomenon here.

Media Coverage and talks

Prof Wiseman announces the results of The Name Experiment here.

Listen to Prof Wiseman talk at The Hayward Gallery about his scientific search for the world's funniest joke here.

Talk Science interviews Prof Wiseman about Quirkology.

Prof Wiseman is profiled in The Scotsman.

Our experiments have been reported by media across the world. Read some of our past coverage here.

Quirkology DVD

Have you seen our famous colour changing card trick, and other quirkology videos? Our YouTube channel has now had over 5 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.

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