The ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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Studies suggest that people who appear to be constantly distracted have more "working memory" and "sharper brains".
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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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Fingers prune underwater not because of them absorbing the water or washing away the oil, but because of an evolutionary trait caused by the brain to enhance the grip of your fingers underwater.
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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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Music has the ability to repair brain damage and return lost memories.
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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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Starfish don't have brains.
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