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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The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds (1,300-1,400 g).
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After age 30, the brain begins to lose about 50,000 neurons per day - shrinking the brain .25% each year.
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Brain freeze is caused by the brain sensing the drop of temperature on your palate and increasing blood pressure in an attempt to save you from freezing.
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An ant brain has about 250 000 brain cells. A human brain has 10,000 million so a colony of 40,000 ants has collectively the same size brain as a human.
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Brain scans show that people who view photos of a beloved experience an activation of the caudate - the part of the brain involving cravings.
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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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Foreign accent syndrome is a rare brain disorder which causes people to speak in a foreign accent involuntarily.
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