After age 30, the brain shrinks a quarter of a percent (0.25%) in mass each year.
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Daydreamers are better at solving complex problems.
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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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Due to the angle at which the optic nerve enters the brain, staring at a blue surface during sex greatly increases the intensity of orgasms.
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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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The ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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Chewing gum boosts your brain power.
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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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