How does the brain store memories?

Imagine your brain as a giant, living library. Every moment you experience — whether it's hearing your favorite song, smelling pizza, or meeting someone new — gets turned into a "book" that your brain tries to write and store. It all starts with your senses. As soon as you see, hear, or touch something, the information gets sent straight to your brain for processing.

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What Causes Static Electricity?

Everything around us is made of atoms, and atoms are composed of electrons (negative charge), protons (positive charge), and neutrons (no charge). Normally, atoms are neutral, meaning they have the same number of protons as electrons. But electrons are the rebels of the atom—they can move from one atom to another, especially when certain materials are rubbed together.

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