Random Sleep Facts

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    Hypnic Jerk
    Hypnic Jerk
    When you wake up with a jolt, it's called a Hypnic Jerk. This usually happens during the lightest stages of sleep, and can happen as a natural reaction when you fall asleep in a car or airplane.
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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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    Napping After Learning
    Napping After Learning
    Taking a nap after learning something can help your retention of it.
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    You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television.
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    Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.
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    If you hold farts in during the day, they'll just come out when you sleep.
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    The harder you concentrate on falling asleep, the less likely you are to fall asleep.
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    You can reschedule your sleeping pattern by not eating 12-16 hours before you want to be awake. Upon eating after this time period, your internal clock will reset to a new day, with the time of your first meal being interpreted as "morning".
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