An ant brain has about 250 000 brain cells. A human brain has 10,000 million so a colony of 40,000 ants has collectively the same size brain as a human.
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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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Fingers prune underwater not because of them absorbing the water or washing away the oil, but because of an evolutionary trait caused by the brain to enhance the grip of your fingers underwater.
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The elephant brain weighs about 6,000g.
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You see your nose at all times, your brain just chooses to ignore it.
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The ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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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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You can only remember 4 things at a time.
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