Chocolate is associated with the release of serotonin, the hormone that makes you feel relaxed, calm, and happy.
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The brain receives 20% of the body’s oxygen and 25% of total body glucose utilization, despite it accounting for only 2% of a person’s weight (about 1.4 kilograms).
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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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The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds (1,300-1,400 g).
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Due to the angle at which the optic nerve enters the brain, staring at a blue surface during sex greatly increases the intensity of orgasms.
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Our brains have a negativity bias and will remember bad memories more than good ones.
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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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When you get blackout drunk, you don't actually forget anything; your brain wasn't "recording" in the first place.
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