One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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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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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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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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Quick naps not only improve your alertness, but they also help in decision making, creativity and sensory perception.
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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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A hippo sleeping underwater automatically rises to the surface every ~4 minutes and breathes without waking.
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Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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