The Birth of Stockholm Syndrome: The 1973 Bank Robbery That Changed Psychology

In 1973, a botched bank robbery in Stockholm, Sweden, led to a six-day hostage crisis, where captives began defending their captors—giving rise to Stockholm Syndrome. Strangely, one hostage later befriended a robber, and another raised money for their legal defense, baffling psychologists and law enforcement alike! […]

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‘Super obedient’ lookout parrot trained by Brazilian drug dealers is seized by police

In 2019, police in Brazil seized a ‘super obedient’ lookout parrot trained by drug dealers. According to reports, the bird had been taught to alert criminals to police operations by shouting: “Mum, the police!” As soon as the police got close, he started shouting. […]

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