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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The human brain is more active during sleep than during the day.
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If you hold farts in during the day, they'll just come out when you sleep.
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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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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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People who sleep late have more mental stamina and can outperform early risers.
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Sleeping on your stomach can induce weirder, scarier, and sexier dreams.
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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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