One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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A new parent will lose about 1055.6 hours of sleep in the first year of their child's life - almost 44 days!
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You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television.
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Those who get out of bed by 7am are more likely to be thinner and happier.
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If you hold farts in during the day, they'll just come out when you sleep.
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Bats sleep 18-20 hours per day.
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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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