Chocolate is associated with the release of serotonin, the hormone that makes you feel relaxed, calm, and happy.
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The human brain doesn't stop developing until about 25 years old.
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When you fall in love, that 'high' feeling is caused by a flood of dopamine that is similar to that of cocaine.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Déjà vu occurs when your brain tries to apply a memory of a past situation to your current one, fails, and makes you feel like it's happened.
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Every time you sneeze some of your brain cells die.
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On average, there's 300 billion neurons in the octopus brain.
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The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds (1,300-1,400 g).
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