14th march

... that today{14th march} is Cabbie Brains Day? In 2000, researchers at
the University College of London announced research showing
that the brains of London cab drivers grow and adapt to help
them keep a detailed mental map of the city of London. Brain
scans revealed that cab drivers have unusually large
development in one area of the hippocampus, the part of the
brain which deals with navigation critical for learning.

Today's Inspirational Quote:

"The brain is like a muscle. When it is in use we feel very
good. Understanding is joyous."

-- Carl Sagan --