Fascinating Brain Facts

The human brain weighs about 3 pounds (1.36 kg) and contains approximately 86 billion neurons.

Your brain uses about 20% of the total oxygen in your body.

The human brain can generate about 70,000 thoughts per day.

Information in your brain travels at an average speed of 268 mph (431 km/h).

The human brain continues to produce new neurons throughout life in a process called neurogenesis.

Brain Trivia

The brain feels no pain. It lacks pain receptors.
The human brain is capable of surviving for 5 to 6 minutes without oxygen.
The brain consumes about 20% of the body's total energy.
The brain is 73% water. It takes only 2% dehydration to affect your attention, memory, and other cognitive skills.
Your brain uses 20% of the blood flowing through your body.
Brain information travels up to an impressive 268 mph!

What percentage of the body's total energy does the brain consume?