The Reminiscence Bump, The Tetris Effect, and Why We Have Tree-Lined City Streets

Learn about the “reminiscence bump” that explains why you pine for your teens and 20s; the “Tetris Effect” that explains why things you focus on appear in your dreams; and the 19th-century doctor you can thank for tree-lined city streets.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

• The Reminiscence Bump is Why You Pine for the Days of Your Youth — https://curiosity.im/2I0WTWb
• The Tetris Effect Is When Things You Focus On Appear In Your Dreams — https://curiosity.im/2HWC8Lq
• Like Tree-Lined City Streets? Thank This 19th-Century Doctor — https://curiosity.im/2HZMtGy

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Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-reminiscence-bump-the-tetris-effect-and-why-we-have-tree-lined-city-streets

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