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I've always wondered if perhaps there is something to astrology after all.

While I can't say I believe in it, what if the earth's magnetic field at different times of the year affects the way the brain develops?

The possibilities are endless!

I suspect this comment would not have been downvoted had it not mentioned the word "astrology".

Really? It would still be pretty disconnected from reality, mostly because:

a) The Earth's magnetic field is incredibly weak compared to anything you'd get from transcranial stimulation, and

b) The Earth's magnetic field doesn't change significantly over the course of the year.