"Sherlock Holmes, a fictional character modeled after author Arthur Conan Doyle’s professor Dr. Joseph Bell, was a successful detective who used the mind palace memory technique. Research shows the technique is effective for recalling information because it involves retrieval, a key component in memorization. This method can be used to study for midterms. According to an article written for the National Center for Biotechnology Information, the mind palace technique has helped to improve test scores and increase student confidence. Outside of college campuses, the recall technique is commonly used by memory contest champions such as Ron White, who is a two-time U.S. memory champion. The mind palace memory technique is most effective for retaining mass quantities of information in a particular order." Read the full story at iowastatedaily.com. Story: Makala Cox