Our brains have a negativity bias and will remember bad memories more than good ones.
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An ant brain has about 250 000 brain cells. A human brain has 10,000 million so a colony of 40,000 ants has collectively the same size brain as a human.
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On average, there's 100 billion neurons in the human brain.
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You see your nose at all times, your brain just chooses to ignore it.
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Quick naps not only improve your alertness, but they also help in decision making, creativity and sensory perception.
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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 human brain has the capacity to store everything that you experience.
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