The FOXP2 gene — sometimes called the 'language gene' — is involved in fine motor control of speech.

Your brain uses patterns to recognize faces almost instantly.

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Smiling can influence mood through feedback to the brain.

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The backfire effect describes resistance to contradictory information.

Fact #1497 · Psychology

Humans are generally better at recognizing faces than other complex patterns.

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People often misjudge how others perceive them.

Fact #972 · Psychology

Your brain uses patterns to recognize faces almost instantly.

Fact #1760 · Psychology

Memories are reconstructed each time you recall them.

Fact #1965 · Psychology

Your brain predicts events before you consciously experience them.

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