Sleep could kill you faster than hunger — and other wild and dreamy facts

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Follow your dreams Sleep could kill you faster than hunger — and other wild and dreamy facts 3 min. We do it every night, yet sleep is still one of the most mysterious parts of human life. But thanks to science, we have uncovered some of the strangest truths about what happens when we close our eyes, from sleepwalking to lucid dreaming. Here are 12 weird and wild facts about sleep and dreams, backed by real research. Read full article

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Word of the Day: Burgeoning

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Word of the day · May 23, 2026 Burgeoning 1. beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing “manufacturers are eager to cash in on the burgeoning demand” adjective/ˈbərdʒ(ə)nɪŋ/

Choose the word that fits in the phrase “The burgeoning crowd at the park suggested that the ______ weather had drawn the neighborhood outdoors.” rainy sunny

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