Sleep Trivia

How Much are Your Pets Sleeping While You are Hard at Work?
A cat sleeps an average of 12 hours a day, a dog sleeps about 10.5 hours a day and--just in case you have an exotic pet such as a giraffe--you had better take some time off from work because your giraffe is only sleeping about 2 hours a day.

Why Do People Need Sleep?
Deep sleep allows the body to re-energize! It's the only time during the day when our system has a significant release of growth hormone which boots the immune system and aids in the growth and repair of the body. Deep sleep allows the mind to rejuvenate! Missing one night of sleep leads to a decrease in problem solving, learning ability, memory and concentration.

• A person will die from total lack of sleep sooner than from starvation. Death will occur about 10 days without sleep, while starvation takes a few weeks.
   
• Charles Dickens was an insomniac who believed his best chance of sleeping was in the center of a bed facing directly north.
   
• The phrase "sleep tight" originated when mattresses were set upon ropes woven through the bed frame. To remedy sagging ropes, one would use a bed key to tighten the rope.
   
• You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching TV.