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11 common myths about the brain

Erin BrodwinMar 22, 2016, 22:03 IST

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We know surprisingly little about one of the most important organs in our body - the brain.

Nevertheless, the world is filled with dozens of ideas about why we think the way we do.

Here are 11 of the most common brain myths - and the surprising science to counter them: