Random Sleep Facts

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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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    47% of people have a nightmare at least once a month.
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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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    "Dysania" is the state of finding it hard getting up out of bed in the morning.
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    Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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    There's a love mattress that is specifically designed for couples who sleep on each other's arms.
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    Termites work 24 hours per day and they do not sleep.
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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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