How Does the Brain Remember Dreams After Waking Up?

Dreams are like movies we watch while sleeping. When you wake up, your brain tries to remember the movie, but sometimes it forgets the ending right after the credits roll. The more exciting or strange the dream is, the easier it is for your brain to keep it in memory.

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  1. You wake up after dreaming about flying and remember every detail, until you brush your teeth and forget it all.
  2. Your dog turned into a robot in your dream, but you forgot the whole thing by breakfast.
  3. You dreamed about a purple elephant wearing sunglasses, and you remembered it because it was so silly.

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