Nine Stubborn Brain Myths That Just Won't Die, Debunked by Science<\/a>
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No real surprises here amongst the "Brain Myths," but a good reminder about over-popular pseudo-science, how poor most science reporting is, and the power of memes. #ddtb Embedded Link Nine Stubborn Brain Myths That Just Won't Die, Debunked by Science Brain games will make you smarter! The internet is making you dumber! Alcohol is killing … Continue reading “Brain and Brain! 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