On average, there's 300 billion neurons in the octopus brain.
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Fingers prune underwater not because of them absorbing the water or washing away the oil, but because of an evolutionary trait caused by the brain to enhance the grip of your fingers underwater.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Daydreamers are better at solving complex problems.
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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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The ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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Blueberry juice boosts memory.
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The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds (1,300-1,400 g).
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