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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You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television.
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Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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The average person falls asleep in seven minutes.
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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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Staying awake for 17 hours is the same for your body as drinking 2 glasses of wine.
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Those who get out of bed by 7am are more likely to be thinner and happier.
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The average cat sleeps about 2/3 of the day.
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