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 ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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There are more nerve cells in the human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.
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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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Déjà vu occurs when your brain tries to apply a memory of a past situation to your current one, fails, and makes you feel like it's happened.
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Every time you sneeze some of your brain cells die.
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Blueberry juice boosts memory.
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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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