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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Chocolate is associated with the release of serotonin, the hormone that makes you feel relaxed, calm, and happy.
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10 seconds is the amount of time until unconsciousness after the 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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The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
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Caffeine boosts memory.
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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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