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The brain is a mystery we've been trying to solve for ages, and the desire to unlock its secrets has led to vast amounts of misinformation. Many of these false notions are more widely believed than the truth. We took our healthy skepticism and a bunch of brain research to find the truth behind some of the most common myths about intelligence and our brains. Here's what we learned.

National Geographic Brain Gallery

National Geographic has part of their website devoted to the human body, this page covers brain anatomy and disease.

"Dianne Backwell was a psychology student at La Trobe University in 1973. She took part in controversial obedience tests modelled on the infamous Milgram experiments conducted at Yale University in the early sixties. On the orders of a tutor, Dianne had to give what she thought were electric shocks to her fellow student. Even after finding out that there were no shocks, she still suffers to this day about taking part in the experiment."

Engaging website featuring the effect of various drugs on neurotransmitters.

"What do you see when you look at this picture? Three young, attractive humans? Look closer."

Sleep deprivation study in rats