How many neurons are in the human brain?
The human brain contains about 86 billion neurons.
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- What Greek myth involves a regenerating liver?
“In Greek mythology, Prometheus was punished by having an eagle eat his liver every day, only for it to grow back each night.”
Reference: Encyclopaedia Britannica
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