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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The human brain is very soft, having a consistency similar to soft gelatin or firm tofu.
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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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Studies suggest that people who appear to be constantly distracted have more "working memory" and "sharper brains".
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The brain receives 20% of the body’s oxygen and 25% of total body glucose utilization, despite it accounting for only 2% of a person’s weight (about 1.4 kilograms).
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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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Every time you sneeze some of your brain cells die.
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When someone looks at a new love, the neural circuits that are usually associated with social judgment are suppressed.
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