Scientists say that a 'zombie apocalypse' is actually possible based on the recent discovery of certain brain parasites. But as of now, these parasites only affect bugs.
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Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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Unconsciousness will occur after 8-10 seconds after loss of blood supply to the 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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Chocolate is associated with the release of serotonin, the hormone that makes you feel relaxed, calm, and happy.
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The human brain is very soft, having a consistency similar to soft gelatin or firm tofu.
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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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10 seconds is the amount of time until unconsciousness after the loss of blood supply to the brain.
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