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Why do we suddenly forget why we walked into a room?

2026-10-17T00:00:45.000Z

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  • Sometimes you get up from your desk because you need scissors and walk into the next room.
  • Suddenly you stop and find your brain has stopped working.
  • Experts have some explanations for why this happens.
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  1. The Hindu · Science — Why do we suddenly forget why we walked into a room?