Why you might see a hidden property of lightDiscover a potential sixth sense using your phone screen.

Some humans can perceive a 'hidden' dimension of light that most are unaware of. This entoptic phenomenon, called Haidinger's brush, is a faint, bow-tie shape that can be seen by looking at a polarized source like an LCD screen. This ability is linked to pigments in your eye and can even indicate macular health. It's a simple at-home experiment that reveals a sensory capacity shared with animals that use it for navigation.

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