After studying data from 1948 to 1997, Russian scientist Oleg Shumilov theorizes that when the earth's magnetic field is more active, suicides are more common. There are so many variables that this connection will probably remain unproven for a long time to come, but it's interesting, isn't it?

Also, a 1994 study hypothesized that geomagnetic storms, which are caused by solar flares, increase the incidence of depression. Researchers found a marked increase in the number of men admitted to hospitals for depression after such storms.

Geomagnetism is most active, says Shumilov, from March to May, in July, and in October. What about it? Do you feel worse during these periods?

• Yes, from March to May
• Yes, in July
• Yes, in October
• Yes, in two or three of these periods
• Never noticed a pattern
• Nope
• I just put on my tinfoil hat in those months

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