Foreign accent syndrome is a rare brain disorder which causes people to speak in a foreign accent involuntarily.
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When you fall in love, that 'high' feeling is caused by a flood of dopamine that is similar to that of cocaine.
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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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Motorists who talk on cell phones are more impaired than drunk drivers with blood-alcohol levels exceeding .08!
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Only 1 person in 2 billion will live to be 116.
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Your hair grows faster in the morning than at any other time of day.
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You can reschedule your sleeping pattern by not eating 12-16 hours before you want to be awake. Upon eating after this time period, your internal clock will reset to a new day, with the time of your first meal being interpreted as "morning".
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People who sleep late have more mental stamina and can outperform early risers.
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