On average, there's 300 billion neurons in the octopus brain.
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Daydreamers are better at solving complex problems.
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When someone looks at a new love, the neural circuits that are usually associated with social judgment are suppressed.
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The ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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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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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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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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