"The Surprising Truths About Memory"

Memories are far from perfect, with many people recalling implausible childhood memories and even forming false memories. Studies have shown that it's easy to create false memories in others, and even our first impressions can be flawed. The infamous Satanic Panic of the 1980s and 1990s was fueled by repressed and recovered traumatic childhood memories. However, there are ways to reverse false memories and boost memory, such as the "method of loci." Animals, including bats and even simple lifeforms like roundworms, also exhibit memory capabilities, with both cats and dogs able to recall events from their lives.