There are more nerve cells in the human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.
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Daydreamers are better at solving complex problems.
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Chewing gum boosts your brain power.
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Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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Every time you sneeze some of your brain cells die.
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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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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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