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What is Superior Autobiographical Memory - Actress Marilu Henner is best known for her turn on "Taxi" and a 2008 stint on "Celebrity Apprentice." But her brain is far more remarkable than her IMDB credits. As "60 Minutes" reported last night, Henner is one of just six Americans diagnosed with "superior autobiographical memory," or hyperthymesia. People with the condition have the incredible ability to recall exactly what happened each day of their lives, starting at a very young age. Ask Henner what happened on, say, May 18, 1993, and she can tell you about the weather, news headlines, and personal happenings. What is Superior Autobiographical Memory Intrigued? Here are five more facts about superior autobiographical memory. 1. It was first announced in 2006. In 2006, neurobiologist James McGaugh discussed the first known case of superior autobiographical memory in the medical journal "Neurocase." The woman had reached out to ...