Sasikala Ravisankar
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How sleep helps our brain evolve
Facts about sleep A snail can sleep for three years: The longest recorded sleep of any animal is that of the snail, which can sleep for up to three years. Humans spend around a third of their lives asleep: This means that by the time you're 75 years old, you will have spent around 25 years sleeping. Elephants sleep standing up: Elephants are one of the few animals that can sleep while standing up. They can do this by locking their knees so that they don't fall over. Dreams can be in black and white: Although most people dream in color, studies have shown that a small percentage of people dream exclusively in black and white. Sleepwalking is more common in children: Up to 15% of children are known to sleepwalk, while only around 4% of adults do. Some animals sleep with only one half of their brain: Certain animals, such as dolphins and birds, are able to sleep with only one half of their brain at a time, while the other half remains awake to monitor their surroundings. Lack of sleep can lead to hallucinations: After just a few days of sleep deprivation, it's not uncommon for people to start experiencing hallucinations. Your body temperature drops when you sleep: Your body temperature drops by around one degree Celsius when you sleep, which is why it's often recommended to sleep in a cooler room. The record for the longest time without sleep is over 11 days: The current world record for the longest time without sleep is held by Randy Gardner, who stayed awake for 11 days and 25 minutes in 1964 as part of a sleep deprivation experiment. Snoring can be as loud as a pneumatic drill: Some people snore at a volume of up to 90 decibels, which is as loud as a pneumatic drill or a chainsaw.
By Sasikala Ravisankar3 months ago in Humans
The Enchanted Forest - Riddle
In the heart of the enchanted forest, there lies a secret. It's said that only the bravest and most clever of adventurers can uncover it. But beware, for the forest is full of danger, and only those who can solve the riddle will make it through.
By Sasikala Ravisankar3 months ago in Longevity
Money Matters: Unlocking the Secrets to Financial Freedom through Smart Investing and Budgeting
Introduction: Personal finance and investment are essential aspects of managing your money effectively and achieving your financial goals. Personal finance involves the management of your personal financial matters, such as budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management. Investment, on the other hand, is the process of allocating your money to different types of investments, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, and other investment vehicles.
By Sasikala Ravisankar3 months ago in Lifehack
