The elephant brain weighs about 6,000g.
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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 human brain is more active during sleep than during the day.
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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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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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The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
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Quick naps not only improve your alertness, but they also help in decision making, creativity and sensory perception.
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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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