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Goldfish have a 3-second memory.
Category: science · Difficulty: easy
Contradicted
The claim as people say it
"Goldfish have a 3-second memory."
Common search: "goldfish memory span" · evergreen myth
What the evidence shows
Studies show goldfish remember feeding routines and mazes for months.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it true that goldfish have a 3-second memory?
Contradicted. Studies show goldfish remember feeding routines and mazes for months.
Why do people search for this?
People commonly search "goldfish memory span". Verfiai lists it as: evergreen myth.
How was this verdict reached?
This is an unreviewed editorial summary from Verfiai's curated claim list. Evidence and claim provenance have not yet been substantiated for publication; ClaimReview markup is withheld. Use the live checker and inspect its sources.