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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The idea of left brain (logical) and right brain (creative) has no basis in neuroscience and is in fact a myth.
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The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds (1,300-1,400 g).
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The human brain doesn't stop developing until about 25 years old.
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If every muscle in your body could pull in one direction, you could lift nearly 25 tons.
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Women have about four times as many foot problems as men; lifelong patterns of wearing high heels often are the culprit.
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Some monks can increase their body temperature so much they can dry soaking sheets in a freezing room!
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You can hear the blood flowing through your ears if you find a quiet place and cover them tightly.
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