*Agree*, Sandman, but it's not just Catholics (I still have parts of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer burnt into my brain), or even just religion. The cerebellum of a London taxi driver is physically larger, due to having to memorise The Knowledge. Widespread literacy and the habit of owning books are good, but one downside is that we've got out of the habit of remembering things. Instead, I find I remember which book to look any specific thing up in.

But then I've been having senior moments since I was seven years old. Herself says I'm getting worse, but that might be because she didn't see me having senior moments at work, and I'm retired now.

.... I've more to say, but I've just remembered I'm supposed to be hanging out the washing.