Why Are Some People Better at Remembering Faces Than Others?

Imagine a magical brain power called face memory, some people have more of it than others. Like how some kids are better at catching balls, some people are better at remembering faces. It's like having a special camera in your head that takes really clear pictures of people's faces.

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  1. A child can remember the face of every kid on the playground, while another forgets who just waved at them.
  2. A teacher knows all their students' faces by heart but can't remember their own phone number.
  3. Your uncle can recognize your mom's best friend from 20 years ago, just by looking at her.

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