1 The cerebrum makes up 85 percent of the brain's weight. 2  It contains about 86 billion nerve cells (neurons), the gray matter. 3  It contains billions of nerve fibers (axons and dendrites), the white matter. 4  These neurons are connected by trillions of connections, or synapses.
Making a Mammoth splash: The longest water-coaster in the world. These are the first images of the world's longest water-coaster - a ride that is guaranteed to make a splash when its (flood) gates open next year. The Mammoth, which cost $9 million (Â£5.5 million) and features a five-storey drop, will open at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, in Santa Claus, Indiana, in May 2012.
The Kansas City Star said the park was teeming with children of legislators and their parents enjoying free passes when the tragedy occurred. The Verruckt, which means âinsaneâ in German, opened in July 2014 and was certified as the worldâs tallest water slide by Guinness World Records. The slideâs opening was delayed a few times, though the operators did not provide reasons for the delays.