1781. Rather than being discrete recordings of experience, memory-making is more akin to the creation of improvisational jazz.

1782. Memory is better thought of as an activity rather than being associated with a specific area of the brain.

1783. Any given memory is deconstructed and distributed in different parts of the brain.

1784. Then, for the memory to be recalled, it gets reconstructed from the individual fragments.

1785. In fact, at any given age, you’re likely getting better at some things and worse at others.

1786. While you are drunk, your brain is incapable of forming memories.

1787. It’s generally believed that people with exceptional memories are born that way, but this is rarely the case.

1788. Human brain tissue is not dense.

1789. It’s very fragile — soft and squishy similar to the consistency of soft tofu or gelatin.

1790. The brain produces a half cup of fluid every day.