Our brains are way weirder than I thought. Like, way weirder. Forget everything you learned in biology class because these facts might just rewire the way you think about, well… thinking.
Your Brain Uses Less Power Than a Phone Charger
No, seriously. Your brain runs on about 20 watts of power that’s less than what your phone charger uses. And yet, with that tiny amount of energy, it processes more information per second than the entire internet. Makes my laptop overheating from three open tabs seem kinda embarrassing.
Your Brain is Basically a Stick of Butter
I hate to break it to you, but your brain is 60% fat making it the fattiest organ in your body. Before you start planning a brain-friendly diet, know this: that fat is crucial. It’s what keeps your neurons firing at light speed, helps you remember birthdays, and allows you to have deep, existential thoughts at 2 AM.
Faster Than a Formula 1 Car
Your brain isn’t just fast it’s ridiculously fast. Nerve signals travel at 268 miles per hour, which is faster than a Formula 1 race car. That’s why you can pull your hand away from a hot stove before your conscious mind even realizes what’s happening. Your brain solved the problem while you were still buffering.
Your Brain’s Storage Makes Hard Drives Look Silly
Think your 1TB hard drive is impressive? That’s adorable. Your brain can store about 2.5 million gigabytes of information equivalent to 300 years of TV running nonstop. And yet, somehow, I still forget why I walked into a room the second I get there.
The 10% Myth is Total Nonsense
You’ve probably heard the whole “we only use 10% of our brains” thing. Yeah… completely false. Your brain is always working, even when you’re asleep. Every single part has a job, from processing emotions to keeping your heart beating. If we only used 10%, we’d be, well… dead.
What This Makes Me Wonder
If our brains can do all this with the power of a dim light bulb, what else are they capable of? What if we’re only scratching the surface of what’s possible?
P.S Still can’t get over the fact that my brain is mostly fat. So technically… does overthinking burn calories? Asking for science.
