11 facts about HUMAN BRAIN The brain in your head isn’t your only brain. There’s a “second brain” in your intestines that contains 100 million neurons. Gut bacteria are responsible for making over 30 neurotransmitters including the “happy molecule” serotonin. Think you’re in control of your life? Don’t be so sure. Ninety-five percent of your decisions take place in your subconscious mind. Of the thousands of thoughts a person has every day, it’s estimated that 70% of this mental chatter is negative — self-critical, pessimistic, and fearful. Japan’s K computer is one of the most powerful computers in the world. When programmed to simulate human brain activity, it took 40 minutes to crunch the data equivalent to just one second of brain activity. The human brain is capable of 1,016 processes per second, which makes it far more powerful than any existing computer. Your brain’s storage capacity is considered virtually unlimited. It d...
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