There are more nerve cells in the human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.
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Music is as addictive to the brain as sex and drugs.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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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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You see your nose at all times, your brain just chooses to ignore it.
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The idea of left brain (logical) and right brain (creative) has no basis in neuroscience and is in fact a myth.
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The human brain has the capacity to store everything that you experience.
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