Staying awake for 17 hours is the same for your body as drinking 2 glasses of wine.
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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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Honeybees never sleep.
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The average person falls asleep in seven minutes.
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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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You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television.
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