Random Brain Facts

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    Unconsciousness will occur after 8-10 seconds after loss of blood supply to the brain.
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    Man Lost 50-75% of His Brain to Water on the Brain, Lived Normally
    A 44-year-old man lost around 50%-75% of his brain to hydrocephalus (water on the brain) and continued to live a normal life. Specialists believe the fluid filled so slowly over his life that the brain remapped itself to retain functionality despite the loss of mass.
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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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    10 seconds is the amount of time until unconsciousness after the 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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    Our brains have a negativity bias and will remember bad memories more than good ones.
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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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    You see your nose at all times, your brain just chooses to ignore it.
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