The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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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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Due to the angle at which the optic nerve enters the brain, staring at a blue surface during sex greatly increases the intensity of orgasms.
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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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Quick naps not only improve your alertness, but they also help in decision making, creativity and sensory perception.
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The average person's skin weighs twice as much as their brain.
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When you get blackout drunk, you don't actually forget anything; your brain wasn't "recording" in the first place.
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Falling in love raises levels of nerve growth in a person's brain for about a year and can improve their memory.
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