After age 30, the brain begins to lose about 50,000 neurons per day - shrinking the brain .25% each year.
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The elephant brain weighs about 6,000g.
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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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Brain scans show that people who view photos of a beloved experience an activation of the caudate - the part of the brain involving cravings.
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Due to the angle at which the optic nerve enters the brain, staring at a blue surface during sex greatly increases the intensity of orgasms.
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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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10 seconds is the amount of time until unconsciousness after the loss of blood supply to the brain.
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The human brain is more active during sleep than during the day.
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