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The human brain is the organ with the highest percentage of fat in the body.

Why it is true

About 60 per cent of the human brain is made up of fat. It is the fattiest organ in the human body. Fat is essential for insulating neurons and allowing the rapid transmission of nerve impulses.

Source: Live Science

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