Great Big Story had a chat with Rebecca Sharrock, who has a condition called highly superior autobiographical memory (H.S.A.M.). Only about 60 other people on earth share her condition, which allows them to remember, in great detail, almost everything they experience.
This woman remembers every detail from her life since she was 12 days old
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This affordable and stylish tabletop fire pit leaves zero mess
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Get your wine on this summer with 15 bottles from Splash Wines for $50
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