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Skimming vs Speed Reading, What's the Difference?

Skimming vs Speed Reading, What’s the Difference?

Skimming is a method of reading whereby you read through a text quickly, without stopping to read every word. But speed reading requires you to read through a text at a faster pace than normal. Skimming is faster than speed reading because you don’t have to read every word.  Skimming and speed reading are both […]

Is Speed Reading Good for Comprehension?

Is Speed Reading Good for Comprehension? (Helpful Examples)

Speed reading involves utilizing your peripheral vision and eliminating subvocalization (silent speech) to scan blocks of text. Speed reading can not only save you time, but it can also help improve the comprehension of what you read and the ability to recall that information.  Speed reading can help you consume large volumes of text and […]

Is Speed Reading Effective for Studying?

Is Speed Reading Effective for Studying? (Important Facts)

Speed reading is an approach to learning where readers read at extremely high speeds (often 200 – 1000 words per minute) to absorb information faster. The premise is not to remember every detail but to take in as much information as possible within the shortest time. Some people can indeed read very fast, take, for […]

Aurelien Hayman, the Boy Who Recalls Everything

Aurelien Hayman, The Boy Who Recalls Everything

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to know everything? Would you like a superpower that doesn’t let you forget anything that’s ever happened to you? Would that be a blessing or a curse?  Well, we’re going to find out today.  Aurelien Hayman, a young man from Cardiff, Wales, knows this all too well. He’s […]

5 Stories of People Who Remember Everything

5 Stories of People Who Remember Everything

A rare condition called Hyperthymesia causes people to have such a strong autobiographical memory that they can remember everything that occurred in their lives. Every person they have seen, every emotion they experienced, and every conversation they have had, these people remember everything.     Also called Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM), Hyperthymesia is so rare that […]

Is Chess Just Memorization?

Is Chess Just Memorization? (Quick Facts)

Chess is one of the most popular board games enjoyed by many people all over the world. It originated from India and was called Chaturanga, a Sanskrit word meaning “four limbs.”  However, as it is played now, modern chess does not resemble the original game. Chess is an intellectual and complex game that has been […]