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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The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds (1,300-1,400 g).
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Every time you sneeze some of your brain cells die.
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Research has shown that allowing chocolate to melt in your mouth produced brain and heart rate activity that was simliar to - and even stronger than - that produced with passionate kissing.
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A human brain produces as many as 12,000 to 50,000 thoughts per day, depending on how deep a thinker a person is.
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After age 30, the brain shrinks a quarter of a percent (0.25%) in mass each year.
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The brain can stay alive for 4 to 6 minutes without oxygen. After that cells begin die.
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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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