The Myth of Perfect Recall: How Our Memories of 9/11 Betray Us The events of September 11, 2001, are etched in the collective memory of our nation like a scar that refuses to heal.
However, research has shown that even our most vivid recollections of that fateful day may be tainted by error and embellishment.
A study tracking people's memories over the past quarter century found that nearly 40% of the details believed true are actually false.