On average, there's 300 billion neurons in the octopus brain.
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Caffeine boosts memory.
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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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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Brain scans show that people who view photos of a beloved experience an activation of the caudate - the part of the brain involving cravings.
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The brain case [of Neanderthals] on the average was more than 13 percent larger than that of the average of modern man
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Every time you sneeze some of your brain cells die.
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