By Grace Solomon
Your brain is like a supercomputer, mood manager, and memory vault all rolled into one! It helps you think, dream, feel, and even survive — all without you lifting a finger.
Ready to blow your own mind? Here are 10 powerful facts about the human brain that prove you’re carrying the most amazing machine ever made — right between your ears!
Your brain runs on electricity!
The brain generates enough electricity to power a small lightbulb — about 20 watts!
It’s faster than a computer. Your brain can process information as fast as 268 miles per hour — that’s faster than a Formula 1 car!
You have more connections than the internet:
With over 100 billion neurons and trillions of connections, your brain’s network is more complex than the entire internet!
Teen brains are still under construction: The human brain keeps developing until about age 25 — especially the part that controls decision-making and self-control.
You use 100% of your brain — just not all at once!
The myth that you only use 10%, totally false. Different parts of your brain light up depending on what you’re doing.
Brains can rewire themselves! This superpower is called neuroplasticity — your brain can form new connections even after injury or learning something new.
It’s the fattiest organ in your body!
The brain is made up of about 60% fat — and it needs healthy fats (like Omega-3s) to stay sharp.
Laughing activates multiple areas of the brain. Every time you laugh, your brain releases feel-good chemicals like dopamine and endorphins — it’s literally a brain workout!
Sleep helps your brain “clean up.”
During sleep, the brain flushes out toxins and stores memories — that’s why sleep = brain power!
Your brain is uniquely YOU.
No two brains are exactly alike — your experiences, thoughts, and memories make your brain one of a kind.
Pretty cool, right?
So the next time someone says “use your brain,” smile — because your brain is already doing thousands of things every second to keep you alive, learning, and awesome.
Take care of it, challenge it, and trust it — your brain is your secret weapon.
Grace is of Lagooz Schools, Lagos
