Every time you sneeze some of your brain cells die.
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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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Quick naps not only improve your alertness, but they also help in decision making, creativity and sensory perception.
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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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The human brain is very soft, having a consistency similar to soft gelatin or firm tofu.
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Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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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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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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