10 interesting facts about our brain

Our brain is made up of about 75% water.

While awake, our brain generates between 10 and 23 watts of power, enough energy to power a small light bulb.

There are no pain receptors in the brain, so the brain can feel no pain.

There are over 150,000 km of blood vessels in the brain.

If our brain loses blood for 8 to 10 seconds, we will lose consciousness.

Boredom is brought on by a lack of change of stimulation, is largely a function of perception, and is connected to the innate curiosity found in humans.

Our brain consists of about 100 billion neurons.

The human brain is the fattest organ in the body and may consists of at least 60% fat.

Women tend to take longer to make a decision, but are more likely to stick with the decision, compared to men, who are more likely to change their mind after making a decision.

Our skin weighs twice as much as our brain.