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 average cat sleeps about 2/3 of the day.
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Bats sleep 18-20 hours per day.
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There's a love mattress that is specifically designed for couples who sleep on each other's arms.
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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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The harder you concentrate on falling asleep, the less likely you are to fall asleep.
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Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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Sleeping on your stomach can induce weirder, scarier, and sexier dreams.
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