On average, there's 300 billion neurons in the octopus brain.
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When you get blackout drunk, you don't actually forget anything; your brain wasn't "recording" in the first place.
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The ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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Music is as addictive to the brain as sex and drugs.
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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 can only remember 4 things at a time.
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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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Research has shown that allowing chocolate to melt in your mouth produced brain and heart rate activity that was simliar to - and even stronger than - that produced with passionate kissing.
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