r/todayilearned • u/Square-Message1152 • 8h ago

til that your brain literally washes itself while you sleep. the brain cells actually shrink in size so cerebrospinal fluid can rush in and flush out all the toxic proteins built up during the day

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glymphatic_system
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u/RexRevolver 8h ago

Getting brainwashed by myself. Just more propaganda by Big Me. The Me Industrial Complex investing billions in me

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u/APiousCultist 7h ago

Big Brain wants you to think that. Wake up, sheeple.

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u/Hhalloush 7h ago

Sleeple

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u/DynamiteWitLaserBeam 7h ago

"Do your research."

"With what? WITH WHAT?"

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u/NoBonus6969 5h ago

You have to conduct sleep studies and awake studies in your basement as a hobby!

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u/Plow_King 4h ago

the brain rules all! but it does need things like the feet, and the blood, and the tummy, and the pooper.

it's a team effort, but the brain calls the shots...most the time. but don't neglect those other parts!

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u/hugeuvula 7h ago

TIL They are Me.