Why Does Time Seem to Speed Up When We're Older?

Time feels faster as we get older because we have fewer new experiences. Imagine a child who sees everything for the first time, every day is full of surprises. But an adult might go weeks without anything new happening, so those days blend together and feel like they pass quickly. It's like eating your favorite candy, the first piece tastes amazing, but after 10 pieces, it starts to taste normal.

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  1. A kid’s first day at school feels like a whole year; an adult's Monday morning passes by without notice.
  2. A child counts down excitedly to Christmas, adults just feel relief when it arrives.
  3. Going on vacation is a once-in-a-lifetime event for some people, but it becomes routine for others.

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