BodyInterestingTeenage 'laziness' is largely explained by biology: adolescent brains undergo major rewiring while their circadian rhythms shift up to 2 hours later, making early mornings genuinely harder for teens than adults.3885k
PeopleMind-BlowingMost people forget the majority of their dreams within minutes of waking up, with studies showing we may forget up to 95% of dream content.3082k
ScienceInterestingBlue light fends off drowsiness in the middle of the night, which could be useful to people who work at night.3051k
BodyMind-BlowingStaying awake for 17 hours impairs your cognitive performance as much as having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05% - roughly equivalent to two glasses of wine.2792k
BodyInterestingNew parents typically lose 400-750 hours of sleep during their baby's first year, with some estimates as low as 350-400 hours per parent. That's roughly equivalent to losing one full night of sleep every week.2671k
PeopleInterestingQuick naps not only improve your alertness, but they also help in decision making, creativity and sensory perception.1815k
AnimalsWholesomeSea otters hold hands while sleeping to avoid drifting apart, forming groups called 'rafts' that can range from a few individuals to over a hundred.1215k
PlacesInterestingSleeping on the job is acceptable in Japan, known as 'inemuri' (being present while sleeping). It is viewed as a sign of exhaustion from working hard. Some people fake it to look committed to their job.694k
PeopleInterestingPsychologists suggest that hugging a pillow while sleeping may indicate a longing for intimacy, comfort, or connection with others.455k
BodyInterestingThe harder you concentrate on falling asleep, the less likely you are to fall asleep.372k
