Why Do We Say ‘Time Flies’ When It Feels Like It’s Slowing Down?

Time is like a magical train. When we are playing or having fun, it feels like the train is moving super fast, time flies! But when we're bored or waiting for something, it seems to move really slowly, time slows down. Our brain uses memories and how we feel to decide whether time passes quickly or slowly.

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  1. Time flies when you're playing with your favorite toy because you are having so much fun.
  2. When time slows down, it feels like you've been waiting forever for the school bell to ring.
  3. During a birthday party, time flies, but during homework time, it seems like time slows down.

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