Goldfish are very stupid animals with a memory span of just 5 seconds It takes only 4.5 seconds to read this question Could a goldfish answer this question?

The statement that fish are "stupid" with short memory spans is a myth. Goldfish are actually perfectly able to contain memories for up to five months. Scientists have researched that they can remember specific times of day when they're usually fed. However, that does not give goldfish, or any fish for that matter, the ability to read.