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Are these incredible feats possible because of some rare brain difference in those that accomplish them? Nope, explains a fascinating recent Big Think article. Memory athletes aren’t genetically ...

Although mnemonic devices far predate the written word, both Cicero and Quintilian name Simonides of Ceos (c. 556-468 BCE) as the first teacher of an art of memory. Simonides is perhaps best known for ...

In Orlando, Florida, a dozen seniors gather in a YMCA twice a week. Some push walkers, others roll in on wheelchairs. After some light exercise and corny jokes, they get down to the real ...

In an intriguing passage from Thomas Harris’s psychological thriller Hannibal (1999), the reader is introduced to a mental technique used by the eponymous serial killer, Dr. Hannibal Lecter: The ...

The topic of having a photographic memory is debatable. Some people believe it is possible, while others see it as nothing more than a hoax. One thing everyone can agree on is that the ability to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A “memory palace” sounds as enticing as it does intimidating ...

Forget highlighting textbooks until they’re rainbow-colored or writing notes until your hand cramps. The memory technique that students use to ace exams involves turning familiar locations into ...