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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Unconsciousness will occur after 8-10 seconds after loss of blood supply to the brain.
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On average, there's 300 billion neurons in the octopus brain.
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Caffeine boosts memory.
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When you fall in love, that 'high' feeling is caused by a flood of dopamine that is similar to that of cocaine.
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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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Fingers prune underwater not because of them absorbing the water or washing away the oil, but because of an evolutionary trait caused by the brain to enhance the grip of your fingers underwater.
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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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