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# counting sheep

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Ever wondered what a census at a Zoo looks like?

A lot more fun than a human headcount, it seems.

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Jan 5th 2015, 6:27 PM

Sleep deprivation is a pervasive problem for astronauts in space

An astronaut during spaceflight gets just under six hours sleep on shuttle missions.

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Aug 8th 2014, 7:00 AM

9 irrational thoughts that will keep you awake tonight

Now that you mention it, what IS the meaning of life?

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Jan 13th 2014, 9:30 PM