memories

‘Implanted’ memories are indistinguishable from real ones when told to other people say researchers

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The likelihood of determining whether someone is sharing a real or false memory of a crime that has been implanted in a person’s recollection is ‘no better than tossing a coin’, a new study reveals. People listening to recounted events of a criminal act were only able to determine between the two with 53 percent … Read more

Flybe staff share snaps and memories with colleagues after airline’s sudden collapse overnight

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A devastated member of Flybe air crew broke down on live TV today as she described learning that her job was at risk and 2,000-plus colleagues are likely to be out of work. Katherine Densham, who worked for the collapsed airline for 13 years, was visibly devastated as she arrived at Exeter airport to say … Read more

Armed Forces charity appeals for YOUR VE Day memories

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Armed Forces charity appeals for YOUR VE Day memories as Boris Johnson is set to announce the Government’s plans for parades to mark the 75th anniversary Tomorrow will mark 75 days until the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day National celebrations on May 8 Bank Holiday will be at Royal Albert Hall, London A … Read more

Just one hit of weed can make people recall false memories, study finds

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Marijuana can really mess with your memories, according to science.   Research from Maastricht University, University of California, Irvine (UC, Irvine), and other partners suggests that people are far more likely to form false memories when they are high.  They found that just one puff of weed made people very suggestible, even to ‘planted’ memories as … Read more

‘We bumped into Robert De Niro at lunch!’: Cricketer Mark Butcher reveals his best holiday memories

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‘We bumped into Robert De Niro at lunch!’ Retired cricketer and singer Mark Butcher reveals his best holiday memories Mark Butcher recalls an incredible couple of weeks he spent on Peter Island  The cricketer reveals his earliest holiday memory – Butlin’s in Bognor Regis  He adds that the best hotel he has been to is the ITC … Read more