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Seahorse
26-07-2006, 10:24 AM
I was watching Eggheads last night and a question came up in where I learned something very interesting.

There is a syndrome called Stendhal syndrome which is a pyschosomatic illness that cause rapid heartbeat, dizziness, confusion and even hallucinations when an individual is exposed to a large amount of art which is particularly beautiful, shown in a single place!!!

How amazing is that,just thought Id share it with you.

Bea
26-07-2006, 09:47 PM
Wow! We learn something new everyday! I bet you checked it on the internet after you heard this? :D

Seahorse
27-07-2006, 09:07 AM
Yep!Thought I should make sure they wernt making it up.
I thought it was astounding that its such a common thing for a name was put to it!