The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
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The human brain is more active during sleep than during the day.
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After age 30, the brain shrinks a quarter of a percent (0.25%) in mass each year.
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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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Déjà vu occurs when your brain tries to apply a memory of a past situation to your current one, fails, and makes you feel like it's happened.
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Chocolate is associated with the release of serotonin, the hormone that makes you feel relaxed, calm, and happy.
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Caffeine boosts memory.
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