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Why Am I Like This?
Can Humans Change Their Sleep Cycle?
Season 1
Episode 6
Have you ever wondered why some people are early birds, and others are night owls? Are you the type who always falls asleep at 8 pm no matter what, or do you stay awake until 2 am finishing work? It really gets you thinking-Why DO we have sleep.
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