One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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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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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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People who sleep late have more mental stamina and can outperform early risers.
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You forget 90% of your dreams.
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In China, teachers allow children to sleep in class for around 20 minutes to help improve their learning.
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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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