How is it that you retain so much information? even into old age? are there any tricks? or is it just good memory or something else?
Also do you remember when it was that you learned that certain bit of information?
example: when did you learn the name of the prime minister of canada-- when was it exactly that you learned that information
2006-07-16 19:00:06 · 10 answers · asked by 8080808080 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
I think the fact that you read (and I think most trivia 'masters' read a lot) information that is new and interesting leads to its retention. It is so much more interesting to know things that you may never have a need for than it is to learn things you are forced to learn.
2006-07-16 19:08:32 · answer #1 · answered by druid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree absolutely with the person who made the link with reading. I read voraciously and somehow learning about the context (background information etc) helps me to retain the information. It doesn't hurt if you read the news a lot, because often the same concepts, people and places will crop up, which also cements the information in your mind. Talking about the information in discussions with your friends and family will keep it in your short term memory too, so then it's easier to find it than shifting it to the dusty shelves of your long term memory.
Ultimately then, if you read a lot, follow the news and talk about current affairs in your social life, then you are going to improve your ability to remember!
Good luck!
2006-07-17 02:12:50 · answer #2 · answered by mel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brain is just wierd like that, I think everyone has the info in their heads, some people are just better at organizing it an pulling it out, like the prime minister of Canada, Paul Martin, heard his name on CNN a couple of weeks ago, and poof! There it is.
2006-07-17 02:05:18 · answer #3 · answered by qtrn2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me just good memory.
If there was a "useless ****" category on jeopardy I'd own lol.
And I not sure if I know the PM of Canada but I know the AVG toilet flushes in E flat.
Squirrels can't see red.Armadillo's can be house trained.
In the AVG life you will spend 6 month's in the bathroom.
2006-07-17 02:14:06 · answer #4 · answered by godfather_22580 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hard to remember when something has been learned.
I'm very curious and am interested in many things. I pay attention and "clock" things as I read them, see them, experience them.
2006-07-17 02:06:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you remember some things that you learn
somethings you can't remember
plus you keep on learning
2006-07-27 18:07:53 · answer #6 · answered by countrygirlzrule 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hubby Tells me.. not many people have stuff like that floating around in their head!
2006-07-17 20:41:42 · answer #7 · answered by Titzen_Ash_23 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just good memory - chose my parents wisely?
2006-07-17 02:04:21 · answer #8 · answered by Lee J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jJUST GOOD MEMORY ABOUT CERTAIN BIT OF INFORMATION
2006-07-17 02:46:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mmm...gifted...
2006-07-17 06:03:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋