The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds (1,300-1,400 g).
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The human brain is very soft, having a consistency similar to soft gelatin or firm tofu.
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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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Daydreamers are better at solving complex problems.
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The cat brain weighs about 30g.
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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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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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When you get blackout drunk, you don't actually forget anything; your brain wasn't "recording" in the first place.
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