4. There's a Special Part of the Brain Just For Recognizing Faces

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Fusiform Face Area (FFA) The area of the brain that allows faces to bypass the visual cortex to identify them quickly. Located near the amygdala, the emotional center.
Eyes The most important part of the face. We tend to follow the eyes of the face we're watching. Has great emotional impact when looking directly at us.
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