
Author
Ed Cooke
Co-founder of MindMax and Memrise, Grand Master of Memory
Ed Cooke is a Grand Master of Memory and a co-founder of MindMax and of Memrise, which over 80 million people have learned with. Ed took a first in psychology and philosophy at Oxford and earned the Grand Master title at 23. Ed coached Joshua Foer to the US Memory Championship, the story told in Moonwalking with Einstein, and wrote Remember, Remember, a book on learning anything with memory techniques.
Articles by Ed Cooke
FAA Part 107
How Hard Is the Part 107 Test? Pass Rates and Study Time
The Part 107 test had an 82.96% pass rate in 2025. Most first-timers need 10 to 20 hours of study. Here's how to tell when you're ready to book.
21 October 2026
Real estate
How Many Times Can You Take the Real Estate Exam After Failing?
California allows unlimited retakes for 2 years, Texas gives 3 attempts in 1 year, and Florida is bound by your course certificate. Fees, waits and next steps.
21 October 2026
HVAC
How to Study for the EPA 608 Exam and Pass Universal First Try
How to study for the EPA 608 exam from zero. Realistic study hours, a one-week plan, the 90% practice rule, and why one practice bank isn't enough.
21 October 2026