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Quiz: How Many Brains and Hearts Do Octopuses Have?

Octopuses are some of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures. Here’s the quick answer: an octopus has nine brains and three hearts. Sounds wild, right? Let’s break it down. Nine Brains, Really? Yep, an octopus has a central brain in its head and eight smaller brains in each of its arms. This setup lets each arm operate on its own, allowing the octopus to multitask like a champ. While the central brain handles the big decisions, each arm’s mini-brain manages tasks