> you can see this effect happen if you watch an analog clock with a second hand. Look away (with just your eyes, not your head), then look back to the second hand. It'll seem like it takes longer than a second to move, then resumes moving as normal.

Woah, woah, woah. I'd noticed this before when sitting around waiting for something (reception rooms, etc.) but never thought much of it. Thought it was just my mind playing tricks. I am so happy to know this is a consistent phenomenon for everybody, and there is a concrete reason for it. The human brain is facinating.