We forget why we have entered a room because passing through doors creates an ‘event boundary’ causing the brain to file away what we were just thinking about.
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On average, there's 100 billion neurons in the human brain.
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When you kiss someone for the first time, you get a spike in the neurotransmitter dopamine, making you crave more.
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The human sigh acts as a physiological reset button.
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Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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In 30 minutes, the average body gives off enough heat (combined) to bring a half gallon of water to boil.
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The human body contains over a billion miles of DNA.
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Crying literally alleviates stress and uniquely allows humans to decrease feelings of anger and sadness.
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