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 higher someone’s I.Q. the more likely they are to be sleep deprived.
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44% of kids watch television before they go to sleep.
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Those who get out of bed by 7am are more likely to be thinner and happier.
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47% of people have a nightmare at least once a month.
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Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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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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Sea otters hold hands while sleeping so they don’t drift away from each other.
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