Honeybees never sleep.
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The human brain is more active during sleep than during the day.
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You can reschedule your sleeping pattern by not eating 12-16 hours before you want to be awake. Upon eating after this time period, your internal clock will reset to a new day, with the time of your first meal being interpreted as "morning".
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You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television.
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44% of kids watch television before they go to sleep.
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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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