Origin of Forgetting Curve and how to beat it.

Ebbinghaus experimented with his own ability to remember some new information and recall it after different lengths of time. His experiences and results revealed a number of key aspects of memory:

1)Memories weaken over time.

2)The biggest drop in retention happens soon after learning.

3)It's easier to remember things that have meaning.

4)The way something is presented affects learning.

5)How you feel affects how well you remember.