A human brain produces as many as 12,000 to 50,000 thoughts per day, depending on how deep a thinker a person is.
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Scientists say that a 'zombie apocalypse' is actually possible based on the recent discovery of certain brain parasites. But as of now, these parasites only affect bugs.
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There are more nerve cells in the human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.
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Brain freeze is caused by the brain sensing the drop of temperature on your palate and increasing blood pressure in an attempt to save you from freezing.
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Brain scans show that people who view photos of a beloved experience an activation of the caudate - the part of the brain involving cravings.
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Research has shown that allowing chocolate to melt in your mouth produced brain and heart rate activity that was simliar to - and even stronger than - that produced with passionate kissing.
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The cat brain weighs about 30g.
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The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
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