03 Facts
Dec 02, 2012•35 sec
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Episode 3
Even though the brain only weighs about 3 pounds, or 2% of the bodyweight, it consumes nearly 30% of the total calorie intake. Add to that 20% of the total oxygen intake from the lungs.
The brain also consists of about 75% water and 60% fat. How that's possible even I'm don't know.
... Science.
Stingleback@live.com
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