Frank Buck describes memorizing 57 pages of college notes in a day using the "places" memory technique. He associated each topic with a room in his childhood home, then other familiar buildings, visualizing details as a story. This method, learned from a memory book, enabled him to recall the notes in order or from any point, resulting in an "A" on a single-question exam. * The "places" method: This technique involves associating information with locations in a familiar building (e.g., rooms in a house). Each location represents a section of the notes, with details visualized within that space. * Adaptability of the method: The technique can be adapted to different note-taking styles (outlines, Q&A format). * Visual aids enhance memory: The speaker used mental imagery, including people and posters with lists, to remember details within each "place." * Memorizing 57 pages of notes in one day is possible: The speaker used a memory technique called "places" to achieve this. * Success in application: This method resulted in an "A" on a challenging exam requiring complete recall of the notes.