The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds (1,300-1,400 g).
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The human brain has the capacity to store everything that you experience.
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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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The human brain is more active during sleep than during the day.
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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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Chocolate is associated with the release of serotonin, the hormone that makes you feel relaxed, calm, and happy.
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When you fall in love, that 'high' feeling is caused by a flood of dopamine that is similar to that of cocaine.
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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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