Bats sleep 18-20 hours per day.
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The human brain is more active during sleep than during the day.
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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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Those who get out of bed by 7am are more likely to be thinner and happier.
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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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