Extreme Memory Athletes Square Off

Tuesday, 20 May 2014 | by Pat's Picks

I bet these guys don’t often forget where they put their keys. The New York Times describes the competition at the Extreme Memory Tournament - which pits 16 “memory athletes” against each other in a series of challenges. Researchers were there too - trying to figure out what sets these memory athletes apart. The biggest difference isn’t memory related at all but rather their ability to pay attention.

SOURCE: New York Times