An ant brain has about 250 000 brain cells. A human brain has 10,000 million so a colony of 40,000 ants has collectively the same size brain as a human.
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Every time you sneeze some of your brain cells die.
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The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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Blueberry juice boosts memory.
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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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Studies suggest that people who appear to be constantly distracted have more "working memory" and "sharper brains".
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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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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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