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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In China, teachers allow children to sleep in class for around 20 minutes to help improve their learning.
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The harder you concentrate on falling asleep, the less likely you are to fall asleep.
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You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television.
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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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The strangers in your dreams are actually people that you've seen in real life.
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"Dysania" is the state of finding it hard getting up out of bed in the morning.
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