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    After age 30, the brain shrinks a quarter of a percent (0.25%) in mass each year.
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    Man Lost 50-75% of His Brain to Water on the Brain, Lived Normally
    A 44-year-old man lost around 50%-75% of his brain to hydrocephalus (water on the brain) and continued to live a normal life. Specialists believe the fluid filled so slowly over his life that the brain remapped itself to retain functionality despite the loss of mass.
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    The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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    You can only remember 4 things at a time.
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    The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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    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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    Chocolate is associated with the release of serotonin, the hormone that makes you feel relaxed, calm, and happy.
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