The record for the longest scientifically documented period without sleep is 264.4 hours (eleven days).
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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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Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.
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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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Studies show that the colder the room you sleep in, the more likely you are to have a bad dream.
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The average person falls asleep in seven minutes.
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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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A new parent will lose about 1055.6 hours of sleep in the first year of their child's life - almost 44 days!
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