The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds (1,300-1,400 g).
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Chocolate, sex, and laughter are all important for a healthy brain.
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The Internal Revenue Service audits 87 percent of women who claim breast implants as tax deductions.
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People that suffer from gum disease are twice as likely to have a stroke or heart attack.
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The brain receives 20% of the body’s oxygen and 25% of total body glucose utilization, despite it accounting for only 2% of a person’s weight (about 1.4 kilograms).
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Only 1 person in 2 billion will live to be 116.
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Children are poisoned most frequently by eating harmful plants.
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The human brain is more active during sleep than during the day.
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