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8. In the Habit

Uncharted with Hannah Fry

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This chapter explores a captivating story in an underground room filled with preserved human brains and follows a young neuroscientist's encounter with Sister Mary, a 101-year-old nun with an extraordinary memory. It sets the stage for an ambitious study aimed at unraveling the complexities of human memory through the experiences of several nuns.

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