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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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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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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The brain can stay alive for 4 to 6 minutes without oxygen. After that cells begin die.
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Music has the ability to repair brain damage and return lost memories.
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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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Daydreamers are better at solving complex problems.
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The elephant brain weighs about 6,000g.
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