right parietal lobe damage denial paralysis

Brain damage can make someone deny that they are paralyzed

Damage to the right side of the brain can make a person ignore the left side of the world. In some cases, the person may even deny that the left side of their own body is paralyzed.

Elevators turned the least desirable apartments into the most expensive

Before elevators, climbing several flights of stairs made upper-floor apartments inconvenient. Wealthier residents often preferred lower floors, while cheaper rooms were higher up. Elevators removed much of that disadvantage and made height desirable for its views, light and privacy. The modern luxury penthouse reflects a reversal created by technology.

Some plants keep ice outside their cells

In some cold-adapted plants, tissue barriers stop ice from spreading into the shoots. Water inside the cells can stay supercooled, or liquid below freezing. But ice outside the cells can still dehydrate the plant.

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right parietal lobe damage denial paralysis

Brain damage can make someone deny that they are paralyzed

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