We forget why we have entered a room because passing through doors creates an ‘event boundary’ causing the brain to file away what we were just thinking about.
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On average, there's 100 billion neurons in the human brain.
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When you fall in love, that 'high' feeling is caused by a flood of dopamine that is similar to that of cocaine.
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Caffeine boosts memory.
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Every time you sneeze some of your brain cells die.
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Brain freeze is caused by the brain sensing the drop of temperature on your palate and increasing blood pressure in an attempt to save you from freezing.
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The ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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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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