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Out-of-body experiences may be caused by arousal system disturbances in brain
03-05-2007 · EurekAlert!Having an out-of-body experience may seem far-fetched to some, but for those with arousal system disturbances in their brains, it may not be a far off idea that they could sense they were really outside their own body watching themselves.
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