These myths about sleep have lasted so long it’s time to debunk them. Do you need 8 hours of sleep? How much sleep do you really need? What is dreaming all about? Learn more about this below.

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Thanks to Tristan Reed (writing), Troy W. Hudson (VO) for helping to create this video!