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Fall back: Daylight Saving Time

Humans may not have the power to travel through time, but we certainly know how to manipulate time in order to make the most efficient use of it. When Daylight Saving Time (DST) was first introduced in 1908 in Ontario, Canada, it added one hour to our standard time to make better use of daylight hours. […]

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History: Dreaming Since Beginning of Time

History: Dreaming Since Beginning of Time

What’s in a dream? According to Dream Moods, humans have been trying to properly interpret their dreams since 3000-4000 B.C, using clay tablets to record their nighttime trips. These personal, mysterious experiences are sometimes vivid and full of strong of emotions, while others seem to fade from memory in minutes, making writing down dream content—emotions, […]

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The History of Narcolepsy

The History of Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a chronic brain disorder that involves poor control of sleep-wake cycles. People with narcolepsy experience periods of extreme daytime sleepiness and sudden, irresistible bouts of sleep that can strike at any time.  These “sleep attacks” usually last a few seconds to several minutes. Often time people fall asleep in the middle of conversations, eating, […]

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The History of Pillows

The History of Pillows

While pillows today are known for their comfort, history reveals that this was not always the case. In the past, pillows ranged from simple stones to wooden stands. Pillows are known to have existed in ancient Egypt and even as far back as Mesopotamia. Egyptians made lavish headrests made of solid wood. They were carved […]

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The Invention of CPAP Machine

The Invention of CPAP Machine

The first Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine was developed by Australian researcher, Dr. Colin Sullivan during the early 1980s. The invention is considered a landmark development in the treatment of sleep apnea. His machine contained a reversed vacuum cleaner motor which blew into the patient’s nasal passage, using tubing to keep the airway open. […]

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