Chewing gum boosts your brain power.
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Studies suggest that people who appear to be constantly distracted have more "working memory" and "sharper brains".
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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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Scientists say that a 'zombie apocalypse' is actually possible based on the recent discovery of certain brain parasites. But as of now, these parasites only affect bugs.
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After age 30, the brain begins to lose about 50,000 neurons per day - shrinking the brain .25% each year.
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The average person's skin weighs twice as much as their brain.
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The human brain is more active during sleep than during the day.
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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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