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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You forget 90% of your dreams.
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The higher someone’s I.Q. the more likely they are to be sleep deprived.
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A hippo sleeping underwater automatically rises to the surface every ~4 minutes and breathes without waking.
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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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Quick naps not only improve your alertness, but they also help in decision making, creativity and sensory perception.
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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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