Why Do We Sometimes Remember Things That Never Happened?

Sometimes, your brain makes up parts of a memory. It’s like when you play with building blocks, if one piece is missing, your brain fills it in to make the picture complete. So even though something didn’t happen, your brain thinks it did.

Your brain uses clues from different times and places to create memories. If you hear a familiar name or see something that reminds you of another event, your brain might mix them together.

It’s hard, even scientists sometimes get confused! But if you remember an event in detail, it might be real. If it feels like a guess, it might be a made-up memory.