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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Honeybees never sleep.
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People who sleep late have more mental stamina and can outperform early risers.
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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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One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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Staying awake for 17 hours is the same for your body as drinking 2 glasses of wine.
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Those who get out of bed by 7am are more likely to be thinner and happier.
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Dieters who sleep more take off more fat that those who sleep less.
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