The average person's skin weighs twice as much as their brain.
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The cat brain weighs about 30g.
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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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Brain scans show that people who view photos of a beloved experience an activation of the caudate - the part of the brain involving cravings.
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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 desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
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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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After age 30, the brain shrinks a quarter of a percent (0.25%) in mass each year.
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