People tend to remember life events around the age of twenty better than would otherwise be expected.

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This is a well-documented psychological phenomenon known as the "reminiscence bump," which suggests that memories from ages 17-24 tend to be more vivid and memorable than those from other periods of life. Factors that contribute to this include neurological changes in the brain and increased transitional experiences during this time.

People Tend to Remember Life Events Around the Age of Twenty