Two Surprising Facts About Taste and Sleep

Humans can actually taste fat, and it’s considered a sixth taste called oleogustus.

It’s different from sweet, salty, sour, bitter,

and umami. Your tongue has specific receptors just for fatty acids, which is why some

foods taste “rich” or “greasy” even when they aren’t salty or sweet. Another one,

if you want: Your brain rewires itself while you sleep, not just rests.

During deep sleep, it actively deletes weak or unnecessary connections to make important memories

stronger. That’s why sleep helps you learn faster. If you want more

“only 10% know this” facts, tell me the topic: space, the human body,