Our brains have a negativity bias and will remember bad memories more than good ones.
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The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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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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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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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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Blueberry juice boosts memory.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Unconsciousness will occur after 8-10 seconds after loss of blood supply to the brain.
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