Jul 22, 2007
Some "brainy" facts
The average human brain weighs 1.4 kg- A scientific study showed that the hippocampus, a region of the brain vital to forming memories, was bigger in black cab drivers – presumably due to their requirement to learn ‘The Knowledge’
- Einstein’s brain was stolen after his death
- Sex stimulates the same part of the brain as chocolate
- Videogame playing may be as powerful an analgesic as strong painkillers
- A specific part of the brain, the temporal lobes, may play a role in religious experiences
Courtesy: BBC
