Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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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 human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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Daydreamers are better at solving complex problems.
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The average person's skin weighs twice as much as their brain.
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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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10 seconds is the amount of time until unconsciousness after the loss of blood supply to the brain.
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The human brain is very soft, having a consistency similar to soft gelatin or firm tofu.
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