Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Daydreamers are better at solving complex problems.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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The idea of left brain (logical) and right brain (creative) has no basis in neuroscience and is in fact a myth.
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You see your nose at all times, your brain just chooses to ignore it.
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Music has the ability to repair brain damage and return lost memories.
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On average, there's 100 billion neurons in the human brain.
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Our brains have a negativity bias and will remember bad memories more than good ones.
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