*The average person falls asleep in about 10 to 20 minutes.

*Forgetfulness can be a sign of an efficient brain

*If a specific piece of information seems insignificant—like the name of a new acquaintance—it’s more likely to be forgotten

*We tend to perceive familiar routes as taking less time than unfamiliar or less-traveled ones — it’s called the “Well-Traveled Road Effect”

*Sleeping late on weekends makes you more tired on Monday morning

*Your brain begins to shrink when you’re in your 30s/40s

*Brain scans have shown that we do not experience the world continuously, but in rapid snapshots

*The average text message is read within 90 seconds

*Avoiding something doesn't mean you don’t want it. Sometimes, it means that you do want it, but you know it isn't right for you.

*You can lose yourself trying to please everyone, but you can also lose everyone trying to find yourself.

*91% of people are no longer friends with someone they called their "best friend."

*Studies using fMRI scans show that people with depression often have reduced activity in the prefrontal cortex, the brain region linked to motivation and decision-making.

*If you keep smelling something that is not really there, you may be experiencing the earliest symptoms of schizophrenia.

*When. You. Read. Stuff. Like. This. The. Voice. In. Your. Head. Takes. Pauses.

*Breakups are hard to deal with because the body and mind goes through withdrawal, like drug addiction - we become addicted to love.

*Singing helps to reduce depression and anxiety, increases the oxygen flow to your lungs and helps you have better posture.

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