10 Fun Facts About the Human Brain You Never Knew!

The human brain contains about 100 billion neurons.

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Your brain is more active when you sleep than when you watch TV.

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The brain can't feel pain, despite controlling the body's pain receptors.

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The left side of your brain controls the right side of your body, and vice versa.

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Your brain can't multitask, but rather switches between tasks quickly.

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The human brain is the fattiest organ in the body, composed of 60% fat.

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Your brain uses 20% of your body's energy, despite being only 2% of your body's weight.

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The brain's frontal lobe is responsible for decision making and problem solving.

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Exercise and social interaction can help improve brain function and cognitive abilities.

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The brain can continue to develop and change throughout a person's lifetime.

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