From: Why Does Time Feel Like It Speeds Up as We Get Older?
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New and unusual experiences make time feel like it lasts longer.

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When we are young, many experiences are new. Our brains focus more on these fresh events, creating lots of detailed memories. This dense memory storage makes time feel fuller and longer in hindsight. As adults, we often repeat the same routines, so fewer new memories are formed, making time feel shorter when we look back.

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