# 7 second memory

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [August 4, 1999, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/7-second-memory/2295 "1999-08-04T05:49:00Z")\
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Is it true that a Goldfish has a seven second memory?.

If it is true, how was it deterimined?