The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds (1,300-1,400 g).
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The brain case [of Neanderthals] on the average was more than 13 percent larger than that of the average of modern man
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Studies suggest that people who appear to be constantly distracted have more "working memory" and "sharper brains".
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Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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Chocolate is associated with the release of serotonin, the hormone that makes you feel relaxed, calm, and happy.
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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 elephant brain weighs about 6,000g.
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On average, there's 100 billion neurons in the human brain.
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