Random Sleep Facts

    42 facts tagged with Sleep Facts

    Staying awake for 17 hours is the same for your body as drinking 2 glasses of wine.
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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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    There's a love mattress that is specifically designed for couples who sleep on each other's arms.
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    The record for the longest scientifically documented period without sleep is 264.4 hours (eleven days).
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    Studies show that the colder the room you sleep in, the more likely you are to have a bad dream.
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    The average person falls asleep in seven minutes.
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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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    Bats sleep 18-20 hours per day.
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