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~ Just for Fun ~

Those who are involved with the International Brain Bee know that neuroscience is more than just synapses and action potentials - it's also a lot of fun! Please enjoy some of our favorite neuroscience poems and facts below!

Norbert's Dozen
By: Dr. Norbert Myslinski

N ~ Nurture it. Teach our children

E ~ Experience it. Use all your senses

U ~ Understand it. Learn about the brain

R ~ Renew it. Get enough sleep

O ~ Open it. Be open to new feelings and ideas

S ~ Safeguard it. Wear a helmet & use seat belts

C ~ Control it. Avoid addictions & manage stress

I ~ Imagine it. Use your imagination

E ~ Exercise it. Read & study new things

N ~ Nourish it. Eat right & exercise your body

C ~ Create it. Develop your skills

E ~ Enjoy it. Follow your passions & maintain friendships

Top Ten Misconceptions About the Brain

1. Brains are only used for thinking.
2. The bigger the brain, the smarter the person.
3. The brain turns off while we sleep.
4. We only use about 10% of our brains.
5. Adult nerve cells cannot multiply.
6. You can't teach an old brain new tricks.
7. Addiction is only a matter of morality & self control.
8. Dementia is a normal part of aging.
9. Sleep serves no useful purpose.
10. Man would be better off without pain.

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