•Top 10 Mind-Blowing Facts About the Human Brain
1. Your brain has around 86 billion neurons – that's more stars than in the Milky Way!
2. The brain generates about 20 watts of electricity – enough to power a lightbulb.
3. Information in your brain travels up to 268 miles per hour (faster than a Formula 1 car).
4. You can’t tickle yourself because your brain predicts the sensation.
5. 95% of your decisions happen subconsciously.
6. The brain feels no pain – that's why brain surgery can be done while you're awake.
7. Learning actually changes the physical structure of your brain (neuroplasticity).
8. A human brain is about 73% water. Just 2% dehydration can affect memory and attention.
9. Multitasking is a myth – your brain just switches between tasks really fast.
10. Your brain keeps developing until your mid-20s.
1. Your brain has around 86 billion neurons – that's more stars than in the Milky Way!
2. The brain generates about 20 watts of electricity – enough to power a lightbulb.
3. Information in your brain travels up to 268 miles per hour (faster than a Formula 1 car).
4. You can’t tickle yourself because your brain predicts the sensation.
5. 95% of your decisions happen subconsciously.
6. The brain feels no pain – that's why brain surgery can be done while you're awake.
7. Learning actually changes the physical structure of your brain (neuroplasticity).
8. A human brain is about 73% water. Just 2% dehydration can affect memory and attention.
9. Multitasking is a myth – your brain just switches between tasks really fast.
10. Your brain keeps developing until your mid-20s.