Brain Science - Part 3
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Ever had one of those 'eureka moments' of insight that appear to come out of nowhere? Maybe when you're in the shower or exercising, or just after you've woken up? Even though you're in a relaxed mental state, your brain is evidently still doing work 'offline'. This sometimes results in new ideas you didn't consciously create.
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