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Example of a Mnemonic Device: The Knuckle Mnemonic for Days in a Month
The knuckle mnemonic is a physical memory aid that utilizes a person's clenched fists to help recall the number of days in each month. The protruding knuckles represent the longer months that have 31 days, whereas the indentations between the knuckles correspond to the shorter months that have 30 days, as well as February.
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