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I've never been convinced this is a real thing - seems more like a trope used in films?
Fortunately to date though haven't had any near death experiences. -
I thought it was a cheap trick Gabriel and the other angels play when you get to the gates of heaven and they want a quick synopsis of your life for admin purposes.
Praise be his noodles -
https://bbc.com/news/...
The only scientific proven case I know of.
I think the body tries to ease the suffering -
@AlmondSauce Have you never leaned back in a chair far enough to think you're gonna fall?

I read something fascinating today that said -
The reason why people's lives flash before their eyes in a certain-death or near-death situation is because the brain is frantically going through all its memories trying to find a tactic that has the best shot of survival.
Fascinating stuff.
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