Unconsciousness will occur after 8-10 seconds after loss of blood supply to the brain.
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The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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You can only remember 4 things at a time.
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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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The idea of left brain (logical) and right brain (creative) has no basis in neuroscience and is in fact a myth.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Déjà vu occurs when your brain tries to apply a memory of a past situation to your current one, fails, and makes you feel like it's happened.
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