One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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The average person falls asleep in seven minutes.
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Sea otters hold hands while sleeping so they don’t drift away from each other.
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Blue light fends off drowsiness in the middle of the night, which could be useful to people who work at night.
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Sleeping on the job is acceptable in Japan. It is viewed as exhaustion from working hard. Some people fake it to look committed to their job.
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Those who get out of bed by 7am are more likely to be thinner and happier.
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47% of people have a nightmare at least once a month.
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Staying awake for 17 hours is the same for your body as drinking 2 glasses of wine.
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