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100 Facts About The Brain _ Fall Asleep to Science

Close your eyes and let the quiet science of the brain carry you into sleep. A gentle journey into the 100 most fascinating facts about the organ that makes you who you are. The brain contains about 86 billion neurons, each connected to thousands of others, forming a network more complex than any computer. It consumes 20% of your body's energy, yet makes up only 2% of your weight. While you sleep, the glymphatic system flushes out toxins, and your brain consolidates memories and processes emotions. Let these peaceful facts about your brain guide you into a deep and restorative sleep.

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