Why Do People Say ‘Time Flies’ When They’re Happy?

Imagine you're playing your favorite game. You barely notice the minutes passing, it feels like just a few seconds! But if you're sitting in class, time seems to crawl by. This is because when we're happy, our brain focuses on fun moments, making time feel shorter.

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  1. At a birthday party, you barely notice it's already 10 PM.
  2. Playing video games for hours feels like only a few minutes.
  3. Eating your favorite dessert makes time disappear.

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