How many links does the brain have to make using neurons in order to store one piece of information?

Question: How many links does the brain have to make using neurons in order to store one piece of information?
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  brain,
  information,
  neuron,
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Asked by kjelpke to Kimberley on 15 Jun 2011.
- Kimberley Bryon answered on 15 Jun 2011:
  
  The short answer is billions. I am afraid that I don’t know the precise number. I had a little look on the internet and as far as I can tell no-one really knows but it is lots!

Question: How many links does the brain have to make using neurons in order to store one piece of information?