This Interactive Timeline Explains Why Time Flies By as You Get Older

Did it seem like this year was shorter than the last?

This timeline fromMaximilian Kienersuggests that we perceive time relative to the absolute time we compare it to.

For example, when youre five, a year is 20% of your entire life.

When youre 50, however, a year is only 2% of your life.

Relish every good moment you could, because theres a good chance those moments will start to zoom by.

you could check out the interactive timeline at the link below.

Time| Maximilian Kiener viaFlowing Data