The human brain is more active during sleep than during the day.
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The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
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Brain freeze is caused by the brain sensing the drop of temperature on your palate and increasing blood pressure in an attempt to save you from freezing.
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There are more nerve cells in the human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.
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The human brain is very soft, having a consistency similar to soft gelatin or firm tofu.
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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 cat brain weighs about 30g.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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