Finally explained: What happens in your brain when you forget a word

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Mysteries of the brain Finally explained: What happens in your brain when you forget a word 5 min. You’re talking with friends, everything is flowing perfectly… but then it happens. The name of that actor from a classic movie, or even something as simple as a familiar word, suddenly disappears. You can almost feel it there, but you just can’t say it. And it’s not just you. This happens to everyone, and there’s even a name for it. It’s called the "tip-of-the-tongue" phenomenon, and here you'll discover why your brain does this and what you can do when it happens. Read full article

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