There are more nerve cells in the human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.
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The brain can stay alive for 4 to 6 minutes without oxygen. After that cells begin die.
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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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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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The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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Our brains have a negativity bias and will remember bad memories more than good ones.
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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 ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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