The elephant brain weighs about 6,000g.
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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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An ant brain has about 250 000 brain cells. A human brain has 10,000 million so a colony of 40,000 ants has collectively the same size brain as a human.
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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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Music is as addictive to the brain as sex and drugs.
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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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The brain can stay alive for 4 to 6 minutes without oxygen. After that cells begin die.
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