Why Do Some People Have a Sixth Sense for Finding Things?

Imagine you're playing hide and seek, and you can find your friend even without seeing them. That’s kind of what having a sixth sense for finding things feels like. Some people have brains that are really good at tracking where objects are, it's like they have a map in their head showing exactly where everything is, all the time.

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  1. A child can find their favorite toy in a pile of toys without looking.
  2. A person can grab their keys from the kitchen counter in the dark without touching them.
  3. An athlete can catch a ball that's thrown at them even when it’s not visible.

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