We forget why we have entered a room because passing through doors creates an ‘event boundary’ causing the brain to file away what we were just thinking about.
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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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The human brain has the capacity to store everything that you experience.
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The ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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The human brain doesn't stop developing until about 25 years old.
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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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The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
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The elephant brain weighs about 6,000g.
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