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Babies steal 1,055 hours from their parents. <\/strong>According to research, new parents<\/a> lose an average of 44 days of sleep per year from their beautiful, sleepless newborn. No wonder new parents are always tired!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n- \n
- Humans can sleep with their eyes open. <\/strong>Yes, you can sleep with your eyes open. Micro-sleeps can last 4-5 seconds, which doesn\u2019t seem like a long time \u2013 but it\u2019s long enough to cross the centerline on the highway and crash.\u00a0Driving tired is as dangerous as driving drunk<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Altitude disrupts sleep. <\/strong>Due to lower amounts of oxygen at altitudes of 13,200 feet or higher, it\u2019s much harder to get your snooze on. Be careful next time you\u2019re visiting the Rocky Mountains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Some people dream in black and white. <\/strong>Studies show only 12% of people dream in black and white. Surprisingly, this number was 75% before the evolution of color televisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Humans are the only mammal that can delay sleep. <\/strong>Dogs, cows and even sheep must go to sleep when their body tells them to. We have the ability to defer sleep (to a limit, of course) and finish doing what\u2019s capturing our attention at the moment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- 11 days is the record for the longest period without sleep. <\/strong>In 1964, Randy Gardner fought exhaustion and suffered extreme sleep deprivation after his feat. We definitely don\u2019t recommend trying this \u2013 in 2012, a Chinese man died from staying awake 11 days to watch soccer. No thanks!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- It\u2019s common for the deaf to sign in their sleep. <\/strong>Just like talking in your sleep, the hearing impaired communicate via sign language while sleeping. There are many recorded instances of people who have reported seeing their deaf partner or child signing while snoozing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- You can\u2019t sneeze while sleeping. <\/strong>Humans aren\u2019t prone to sneezing while asleep, and since we aren\u2019t moving to stir up dust particles, the reaction doesn\u2019t occur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- The strangers in your dreams aren\u2019t strangers. <\/strong>You might know some of them personally, but you\u2019ve seen everyone in\u00a0your dreams<\/a> Crazy, right? The brain can\u2019t create people, so it uses registered faces to populate your dreams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- You grow .3 inches while sleeping. <\/strong>But the growth is temporary as you shrink back down to normal after you\u2019re awake for a few hours. When you sit or stand, your cartilage discs are squeezed by gravity, like sponges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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12 fascinating facts about sleep from around the world<\/h2>\n
While we all want a comfortable sleep bed and cozy sheets, what do other cultures around the globe prefer when it comes to catching some zzz\u2019s?<\/p>\n
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- Residents of Japan and the United States get the least amount of sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- People in the United States are more likely to\u00a0sleep with a pet<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- 1\/3 of people in the United Kingdom prefer to shed their pajamas<\/a> and sleep in their birthday suits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Americans love their\u00a0pillows<\/a>, most tending to sleep with more than one at a time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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In Mexico, they make their beds in the morning when they rise and many change their\u00a0sheets <\/a>more than once a week. The average American family changes their sheets once a month\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n- \n
- While watching\u00a0TV before bed <\/a>seems to be a (mostly) global habit, people in France generally poo-poo late-night electronic distractions and opt for a good meal with friends or family. In Mexico, they prefer praying or meditating before bed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Many Mediterranean countries (including Italy and Spain) have culturally ingrained\u00a0siestas<\/a>. After lunch, many businesses close down and everyone heads home for a long afternoon nap. They often work later hours to offset their siestas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- The Japanese are known for taking a\u00a0nap at work<\/a>, known as\u00a0inemuri<\/em>. Napping at work in Japan shows an employee\u2019s professional commitment to working hard long hours \u2013 the nap is a sign the employee will arrive early and stay later into the night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- In Afghanistan, not only do family members all sleep in the same room but in the morning, they fold up their\u00a0mattresses<\/a> and\u00a0blankets<\/a> so the room is available for daytime use. Even houseguests are expected to join the pajama party.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- In Scandinavia, it\u2019s not uncommon for people to leave their babies by themselves to nap outside in strollers \u2013 even during the winter. In fact, children often sleep outside during the day, both at daycare and on the sidewalk while the parents are inside a caf\u00e9 or restaurant. Many parents believe that the\u00a0cold air is healthy <\/a>for children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- While kids in the United States tend to have earlier bedtimes, giving parents a few hours of grown-up time in the evenings, in Spain and Argentina, kids burn the midnight oil right beside their parents, often staying up as late as 10:00 pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- In the United Kingdom, a\u00a0relaxing drink<\/a>, such as tea, before heading to bed is a common activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Rest well & wake up ready to go!<\/h2>\n
Better sleep gives rise to better mornings, bringing your goals into focus and dreams within reach. Hungry for more sleep info? Dig into these posts:<\/p>\n
- In the United Kingdom, a\u00a0relaxing drink<\/a>, such as tea, before heading to bed is a common activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- While kids in the United States tend to have earlier bedtimes, giving parents a few hours of grown-up time in the evenings, in Spain and Argentina, kids burn the midnight oil right beside their parents, often staying up as late as 10:00 pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- In Scandinavia, it\u2019s not uncommon for people to leave their babies by themselves to nap outside in strollers \u2013 even during the winter. In fact, children often sleep outside during the day, both at daycare and on the sidewalk while the parents are inside a caf\u00e9 or restaurant. Many parents believe that the\u00a0cold air is healthy <\/a>for children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- In Afghanistan, not only do family members all sleep in the same room but in the morning, they fold up their\u00a0mattresses<\/a> and\u00a0blankets<\/a> so the room is available for daytime use. Even houseguests are expected to join the pajama party.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- The Japanese are known for taking a\u00a0nap at work<\/a>, known as\u00a0inemuri<\/em>. Napping at work in Japan shows an employee\u2019s professional commitment to working hard long hours \u2013 the nap is a sign the employee will arrive early and stay later into the night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Many Mediterranean countries (including Italy and Spain) have culturally ingrained\u00a0siestas<\/a>. After lunch, many businesses close down and everyone heads home for a long afternoon nap. They often work later hours to offset their siestas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- While watching\u00a0TV before bed <\/a>seems to be a (mostly) global habit, people in France generally poo-poo late-night electronic distractions and opt for a good meal with friends or family. In Mexico, they prefer praying or meditating before bed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Americans love their\u00a0pillows<\/a>, most tending to sleep with more than one at a time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- 1\/3 of people in the United Kingdom prefer to shed their pajamas<\/a> and sleep in their birthday suits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- People in the United States are more likely to\u00a0sleep with a pet<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Residents of Japan and the United States get the least amount of sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- You grow .3 inches while sleeping. <\/strong>But the growth is temporary as you shrink back down to normal after you\u2019re awake for a few hours. When you sit or stand, your cartilage discs are squeezed by gravity, like sponges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- The strangers in your dreams aren\u2019t strangers. <\/strong>You might know some of them personally, but you\u2019ve seen everyone in\u00a0your dreams<\/a> Crazy, right? The brain can\u2019t create people, so it uses registered faces to populate your dreams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- You can\u2019t sneeze while sleeping. <\/strong>Humans aren\u2019t prone to sneezing while asleep, and since we aren\u2019t moving to stir up dust particles, the reaction doesn\u2019t occur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- It\u2019s common for the deaf to sign in their sleep. <\/strong>Just like talking in your sleep, the hearing impaired communicate via sign language while sleeping. There are many recorded instances of people who have reported seeing their deaf partner or child signing while snoozing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- 11 days is the record for the longest period without sleep. <\/strong>In 1964, Randy Gardner fought exhaustion and suffered extreme sleep deprivation after his feat. We definitely don\u2019t recommend trying this \u2013 in 2012, a Chinese man died from staying awake 11 days to watch soccer. No thanks!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Humans are the only mammal that can delay sleep. <\/strong>Dogs, cows and even sheep must go to sleep when their body tells them to. We have the ability to defer sleep (to a limit, of course) and finish doing what\u2019s capturing our attention at the moment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Some people dream in black and white. <\/strong>Studies show only 12% of people dream in black and white. Surprisingly, this number was 75% before the evolution of color televisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Altitude disrupts sleep. <\/strong>Due to lower amounts of oxygen at altitudes of 13,200 feet or higher, it\u2019s much harder to get your snooze on. Be careful next time you\u2019re visiting the Rocky Mountains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Humans can sleep with their eyes open. <\/strong>Yes, you can sleep with your eyes open. Micro-sleeps can last 4-5 seconds, which doesn\u2019t seem like a long time \u2013 but it\u2019s long enough to cross the centerline on the highway and crash.\u00a0Driving tired is as dangerous as driving drunk<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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