Falling in love raises levels of nerve growth in a person's brain for about a year and can improve their memory.
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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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On average, there's 100 billion neurons in the human brain.
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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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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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The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Daydreamers are better at solving complex problems.
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