The human brain is capable of so many incredible things. It stores our memories, allows us to learn and understand complex topics, helps the rest of our body function, and so much more. Although some scientists have devoted their entire lives to understanding the human brain, there is still so much we don’t know about it. What we do know about it, though, is pretty amazing!

Check out these 15 fun facts about the human brain!

When you’re awake, the human brain produces enough electricity to power a small light bulb. You have taste receptors in your brain. The human brain has the same consistency as tofu. New brain connections are created every time you form a memory. The human brain isn’t done developing until your late 40s. You might notice that you start to feel relaxed when you smell chocolate. That’s not just because it’s yummy! The smell of chocolate increases theta brain waves, which trigger relaxation. The scientific term for brain freeze is ‘sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia.’ Contrary to popular belief, there is no left brain-right brain divide. They work together. Learning something new changes the structure of your brain. The human brain weighs about 3 lbs. The human brain is responsible for our memories. Associations form memory, so if you want to remember things easier, create associations! Despite the human brain being the command center for the central nervous system, the brain has no nerves, meaning it can’t feel pain. The reason you can’t tickle yourself is because the human brain has distinguished between unexpected external touch and your own touch. On average, humans experience 70,000 different thoughts each days. Studies suggest that brain waves in the human brain are more active while dreaming than when a person is awake.

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