We forget why we have entered a room because passing through doors creates an ‘event boundary’ causing the brain to file away what we were just thinking about.
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The human brain doesn't stop developing until about 25 years old.
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The human brain is very soft, having a consistency similar to soft gelatin or firm tofu.
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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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The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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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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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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After age 30, the brain shrinks a quarter of a percent (0.25%) in mass each year.
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