This week I learned how screen addicts can get a good night's sleep, and more
Fun and interesting facts from around the web
Read more about the facts mentioned:
- Two hours of evening reading on a self-luminous tablet vs. reading a physical book does not alter sleep after daytime bright light exposure (Sleep Journal)
- Our weird lack of hair may be the key to our success (BBC)
- The Caribbean emits a 'whistle' that can be detected from space (Mental Floss)
- The strange tale of JFK's goat-out-the-vote campaign (Atlas Obscura)
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