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They only develop in large, social animals like whales, elephants and humans.
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Von Economo neurons only develop in large, social animals such as whales, elephants, and humans.
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- September 17, 2026 at 8:21 PM (3 weeks ago)
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- September 17, 2026 at 8:21 PM (3 weeks ago)
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After 25 years of research, scientists at Northwestern University found that 'super-agers' (people 80+ with younger memory ability) are united by the importance they place on social relationships and tend to be extroverted.
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