Memory Master: 11-Year-Old Sets World Record for Memorizing 225 Objects

Memory Master: 11-Year-Old Sets World Record for Memorizing 225 Objects

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Performing Arts

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The video discusses the ease of remembering and forgetting, highlighting the achievement of Nishal Narayanam, an 11-year-old from India who set a world record by memorizing 225 random objects in 12.07 minutes. The demonstration was judged by 15 experts, and Nishal not only remembered the objects but also their assigned numbers. He broke his teacher's previous record of 200 objects. The video also explores why we forget things and emphasizes the importance of writing things down as a visual reminder.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many objects did Nishal Narayanam memorize to set a new record?

200

275

225

250

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about Nishal Narayanam's memorization demonstration?

He had only 5 minutes to complete the task

He was blindfolded during the process

He used a computer to assist him

He memorized the objects in alphabetical order

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who judged Nishal Narayanam's performance during his record-setting demonstration?

A group of scientists

A panel of 15 judges from different fields

His classmates

His family members

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What career does Nishal Narayanam aspire to pursue?

Scientist

Engineer

Doctor

Mathematician

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason given for why people tend to forget things?

Lack of interest

Too much information

Absence of visual reminders

Poor diet