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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    10 seconds is the amount of time until unconsciousness after the loss of blood supply to the brain.
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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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    Starfish don't have brains.
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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 adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds (1,300-1,400 g).
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    The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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    Studies suggest that people who appear to be constantly distracted have more "working memory" and "sharper brains".
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