#20: A Much-Too-Realistic Nightmare
They say that dreams are a reflection of our innermost thoughts and fears, but sometimes, apparently, they can reflect not only our inner world, but predict physical pain and ailments. That’s what happened to acclaimed actor Mark Ruffalo, who was able to avoid a devastating ailment and possible tragedy thanks to his vivid dreams.
An unsettling dream is what prompted him to get checked, and to his surprise, the scan revealed a growing tumor. This real-life plot twist reads like a page from a medical thriller, but the story doesn’t end in despair. With timely intervention, the tumor was successfully removed, sparing Ruffalo from a potentially devastating fate. It’s a reminder that sometimes, our dreams can be strange messengers of truth, and in Ruffalo’s case, they were a literal lifesaver.