When people listen to a preferred or a favorite song, they are able to connect better to the part of the brain called the default mode network, which is tied to how humans are able to switch between thinking about what's going on around them and their self-referential thoughts.

Swearing is a motor activity with a strong emotional content. The brain processes swear words and normal words differently. The brain stores swear words that are "emotionally charged" as whole units. The brain relies on the limbic system, which controls memory, emotion, and behavior, and the basal ganglia, which controls motor functions and impulse control, to process the "swear words".

Sports is all about the body, movement and nonverbal communication. Nonverbal communication plays a major roll in the success of an athlete. They have to be able to interpret and send nonverbal signals to teammates and competitors incredibly quickly.

Some of us love using technology to write, but as we highlighted yesterday, the best writing system is the one that stays out of your way. Author Patrick McLean discusses why, despite his love for tech, he sticks with longhand when writing.