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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Chocolate is associated with the release of serotonin, the hormone that makes you feel relaxed, calm, and happy.
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The ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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Due to the angle at which the optic nerve enters the brain, staring at a blue surface during sex greatly increases the intensity of orgasms.
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On average, there's 300 billion neurons in the octopus brain.
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Every time you sneeze some of your brain cells die.
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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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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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