The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
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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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On average, there's 300 billion neurons in the octopus brain.
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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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Music has the ability to repair brain damage and return lost memories.
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