The brain can stay alive for 4 to 6 minutes without oxygen. After that cells begin die.
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Unconsciousness will occur after 8-10 seconds after loss of blood supply to the brain.
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Falling in love raises levels of nerve growth in a person's brain for about a year and can improve their memory.
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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 use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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You see your nose at all times, your brain just chooses to ignore it.
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On average, there's 100 billion neurons in the human brain.
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The ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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