Individuals that possess eidetic memory, or photographic memory, are able to recall with precision a large amount of information, images or sounds. Whilst many have claimed to possess this ability, it is found in less than 5% of children, most of whom lose the ability as they mature.

It is said that monks in the Middle Ages enhanced their memories by creating images to store and use information. Many famous people are also purported to be in possession of this skill, including Mozart and Monet, but this cannot be proven. There have been some individuals who earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records for having atypical memory abilities, and people suffering from memory disabilities have been shown to have photographic memories.

A photographic memory refers to being able to recall every minute detail as if you had the object right in front of your eyes. As you can imagine, this is an extremely useful tool to have, and the amount of people who possess this wonderful ability is greater that you think it is. What are the advantages of a photographic memory, you might ask.