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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Blueberry juice boosts memory.
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Starfish don't have brains.
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On average, there's 300 billion neurons in the octopus 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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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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The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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