Random Sleep Facts

    42 facts tagged with Sleep Facts

    The record for the longest scientifically documented period without sleep is 264.4 hours (eleven days).
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    You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television.
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    Dieters who sleep more take off more fat that those who sleep less.
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    47% of people have a nightmare at least once a month.
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    44% of kids watch television before they go to sleep.
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    One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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    Hypnic Jerk
    Hypnic Jerk
    When you wake up with a jolt, it's called a Hypnic Jerk. This usually happens during the lightest stages of sleep, and can happen as a natural reaction when you fall asleep in a car or airplane.
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    Cats and sleep
    Cats and sleep
    On average, cats sleep for 2/3 of their life. This would mean that a 9 year old cat has been asleep for 6 years.
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