I just spent three days falling down a neuroscience rabbit hole, and holy cow – our brains are way weirder than I thought. Forget everything you learned in biology class, because these facts are about to blow your mind.
Your Brain Is Running on Less Power Than Your Phone Charger
No joke – your brain only needs 20 watts to function. That’s less power than your phone charger uses. Yet with this tiny amount of energy, it’s processing more information per second than all the internet’s traffic combined. Makes my gaming PC look like a calculator.
The Fat Controller
Here’s something they definitely didn’t teach you in school: your brain is basically a stick of butter. About 60% of it is pure fat – making it the fattiest organ in your body. And before you start thinking about going on a brain diet, this fat is crucial. It’s what helps you ace exams, remember your anniversary, and keeps those neurons firing at lightning speed.
Speaking of Speed…
Your brain signals travel faster than a Formula 1 car – we’re talking 268 miles per hour. That’s why you can pull your hand away from a hot stove before you even realize it’s burning. Your brain’s already solved the problem while your conscious mind is still loading the question.
The Never-Ending Storage
Remember when you thought your new 1TB hard drive was huge? Cute. Your brain can store around 2.5 MILLION gigabytes of information. That’s like having 300 years of TV shows running 24/7 in your head. Yet somehow I still can’t remember where I put my keys this morning.
The Myth That Won’t Die
You’ve probably heard we only use 10% of our brains. Total garbage. Your brain is firing on all cylinders 24/7, even when you’re sleeping. Every single part has a job, and it’s working overtime to keep you functioning. It’s like having a city that never sleeps inside your skull.Here’s what keeps me up at night: If our brains can do all this with the power of a dim light bulb, what else are they capable of? What undiscovered abilities might be hiding in there?
P.S. Still can’t get over the fact that my brain is mostly fat. Does this mean thinking burns calories?🤔