A Wise Geek's Guide To Everything Volume 2

Author Michael Pollick returns with even more questions and answers in "A Wise Geek's Guide To Everything, Volume 2". From the elusive "Brown Note" to the short-term memory of goldfish, this collection covers many mysteries, myths, and realities.

Do Goldfish Really Forget Everything After 3 Seconds?

The myth that goldfish forget everything after three seconds is one of those delightful bits of trivia that has floated around for decades, often used to illustrate the concept of a short memory....