Random Sleep Facts

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    Hypnic Jerk
    Hypnic Jerk
    When you wake up with a jolt, it's called a Hypnic Jerk. This usually happens during the lightest stages of sleep, and can happen as a natural reaction when you fall asleep in a car or airplane.
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    44% of kids watch television before they go to sleep.
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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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    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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    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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    47% of people have a nightmare at least once a month.
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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 average cat sleeps about 2/3 of the day.
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