Have your kids heckle you. Put on a suit. Your brain responds to external stimuli. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University measured blood flow in the brains of 16 people and concluded that if you learn two different tasks in one session, you're more likely to forget the first one. So tell the golf instructor not to drill you on the art of chipping until you can consistently hit one off the tee.
Memorable Moments Go ahead, forget it.
The kids' birthdays 2. The thank-you notes 3. The name, dress size and hair color of every one of your exes 4. The words to your wedding song 6. The 800 number for Tiffany's 8.