The human brain is more active during sleep than during the day.
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Some people have a "natural alarm clock" allowing them to wake up when they want. This is actually caused by a burst of the stress hormone adrenocorticotropin.
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The harder you concentrate on falling asleep, the less likely you are to fall asleep.
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The strangers in your dreams are actually people that you've seen in real life.
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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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Dieters who sleep more take off more fat that those who sleep less.
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