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Watch out, Santa! This spice, commonly found in eggnog, contains myristicin - a psychoactive compound similar to amphetamines.
What is nutmeg?
This small, pea-sized endocrine organ located at the base of the brain plays a crucial role in producing and releasing hormones.
What is the pituitary gland?
Sir Simon Philip Baron-Cohen is a globally renowned clinical psychologist, credited with many breakthroughs such as the autism-spectrum quotient. Surprisingly, his first cousin is also globally known - but for his breakthrough films.
Who is Sacha Baron-Cohen?
A form of puzzle that requires thought to solve.
What is a brainteaser?
Sixty percent of the human brain is made up of this substance.
What is fat?
The main flavoring of this green liquor is anise, which contains the compound anethole; it's sometimes blamed for causing hallucinations when drunk.
What is absinthe?
Responsible for higher-level cognitive functions like planning, decision-making, personality, and executive functions. It is often joked that those under 25 are immature as this area is not yet developed.
What is the frontal lobe?
His hierarchy of needs is a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs in priority, culminating in self-actualization.
Who is Abraham Maslow?
Creative group or individual process of generating many ideas rapidly without judgment.
What is brainstorm?
Brain information can travel up to an impressive 350 miles per hour. When a neuron is stimulated, it generates this, that travels from cell to cell.
What is an electrical impulse?
This extremely prized spice contains contains compounds such as crocin and safranal, which have anti-depressive effects.
What is saffron?
This brain structure is part of the limbic system; mainly responsible for forming new long-term memories. Its name is derived from its seahorse-like shape; and is also the name of a popular indie rock band.
What is the hippocampus?
This famous Austrian psychologist treated Princess Alice, the mother-in-law of Queen Elizabeth II, for schizophrenia. Under his instruction, her doctors induced early menopause by x-raying her ovaries, causing life-long health issues.
Who is Sigmund Freud?
A stupid person, avian-ly.
What is birdbrain?
In this disease, the immune system attacks the protective layer that covers nerve fibers, causing communication problems between the brain and the body. Well-known advocates include actress Selma Blair.
What is MS / Multiple Sclerosis?
You might be put in a pickle (or worse!) if you synthesize dillapiole, an MDMA precursor, from this plant.
What is dill?
The name of this structure comes from Latin and means “little brain”; however, it plays a critical role in motor coordination, balance, and muscle control and contains over half the neurons in your body.
What is the cerebellum?
Influential Indiana University alumnus Alfred Kinsey developed this scale, used in research to describe a person's sexual orientation.
What is the Kinsey Scale?
An idea, invention, or creation that originates from someone's creative mind.
What is brainchild?
This is known medically as sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia, which occurs when cold hits the receptors in the meninges, the outer covering of the brain.
What is a brain freeze?
This flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit as a common spice, also contains trace amounts of myristicin.
What is black pepper?
This structure of your brain is responsible for emotional processing (especially fear and anxiety), and is named for its almond-like shape.
What is the amygdala?
This global, peer-led mutual-aid fellowship focused on an abstinence-based recovery model was influenced heavily by Jungian principles.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
Stupid; very foolish.
What is brainless?
A neurological condition that impairs the ability to recognize faces. It is also known as "face blindness."
What is prosopagnosia?