The average cat sleeps about 2/3 of the day.
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The human brain is more active during sleep than during the day.
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Honeybees never sleep.
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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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Quick naps not only improve your alertness, but they also help in decision making, creativity and sensory perception.
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The harder you concentrate on falling asleep, the less likely you are to fall asleep.
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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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