SLEEP

A northern hawk owl snoozes in a tree cavity.

How Do Birds Sleep?

At some point, whether during the day or at night, all birds need to sleep. How do they do it?

The Origins of Daylight Saving Time

The long, winding history of Daylight Saving Time includes a few false starts and a cameo from Benjamin Franklin.

Churchill knew how to tackle those midday slumps.

10 Famous Modern and Historical Nappers

Did you know that famous figures like Thomas Edison and Salvador Dalí were avid nappers? Learn more about their unique napping habits and the benefits they experienced here.

A Brief History of Dry January

Participating in Dry January means that no booze at all is to pass your lips for the entire calendar month of January. Here's how it started.

Here Are Two Very Good Reasons Not to Sleep During Your Plane's Take-Off and Landing

Save your nap for the cruising portion of your flight.

This Eco-Friendly, Wearable Sleeping Bag Will Keep You Cozy on Chilly Nights

The best sleeping bag is one you can walk around in, and VOITED’s Slumber Jacket proves it.

‘The Nightmare’ by Henry Fuseli, circa 1871. Frame has been added.

13 Names for the Sleep Paralysis Demon from Around the World

Take a look at these 13 names from across the world that describe sleep paralysis and the demon once believed to cause it.

Never underestimate the power of belief.

‘Dogged by Death’: The True Story Behind the Bizarre Syndrome That Inspired ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’

Here’s how a wave of mysterious deaths in the late 1970s and early 1980s among Southeast Asian refugees living in America inspired Wes Craven to pen his 1984 horror classic, “A Nightmare on Elm Street.”

Coin-operated beds used to be all the rage.

Whatever Happened to Vibrating Beds?

The buzzing mattresses used to be a staple of seedy motels everywhere. Then they disappeared.

Why Don't Mattresses Come With Handles Anymore?

Want to find out who your real friends are? Ask them to help you move a mattress.

How Your Hotel Room's Clothes Hangers Could Help You Get a Better Night's Sleep

To keep your hotel room dark, use a basic item that’s likely waiting in your closet when you arrive.

25 Fascinating Facts About Daylight Saving Time

Love it or hate it, daylight saving time means you have to reset your clocks twice a year and either gain or lose an hour of sleep.

Working on My Night Cheese: You Could Get Paid $1000 to Eat Cheese Every Night and Record Your Experiences

Does cheese really give people nightmares? A new study will pay you to find out.

Instead of keeping you awake, your phone might actually help you sleep.

Trouble Sleeping? Your iPhone Has a White Noise Feature You Probably Didn’t Know About

Instead of staying up doom-scrolling, let your smartphone lull you to sleep.

Weighted blankets recreate the feeling of being held, and might even help you sleep better at night.

Buy One Gravity Weighted Blanket and Get the Other One Free, Thanks to This Holiday Deal

Gravity makes one of the most popular weighted blankets on the market, and now you can get one for free thanks to this buy one, get one free holiday deal.

This year, you won't lose sleep over what to give the insomniac in your life.

12 Perfect Gifts for Insomniacs

With this roundup of the best gifts for insomniacs, you won't lose sleep over what to give them this holiday season.

Catch some quality shut-eye with this budget-friendly device.

Rest Easy With This 4.6-Star-Rated White Noise Machine That’s on Sale for $18

The 4.6-star-rated HoMedics white noise sound machine is on sale on Amazon for a limited time.

6 Simple Ways to Get a Better Night's Sleep, According to Science

Mental Floss and Cheribundi have teamed up to share these six simple tips—all backed by science—for increasing and improving your rest.

Presented by: Cheribundi

The 20 Worst Dog Breeds to Share a Bed With

These dog breeds pose the greatest risk to your bed sheets and sleep quality.

The 10 Best Classic Rock Songs to Fall Asleep to, According to Science

From Led Zeppelin to Pink Floyd, here are classic rock’s 10 best lullabies.

Get hotel-quality pillows for a fraction of the price.

This Early Prime Day Deal on the Beckham Hotel Collection’s Top-Rated Pillows Is Too Good to Skip

With this early Prime Day deal, you can save a bundle on these top-rated pillows that won't lose stain, fade, or lose their shape.

When it comes to sleeping well during the summertime, don't sweat the small stuff.

10 Top-Rated Bedding Products That Hot Sleepers Swear By

Stop waking up in a pool of sweat and check out these 10 top-rated bedding products that hot sleepers swear by.

5 Simple Ways to Stop Snoring

Special equipment, lifestyle changes, and even readjusting your body can make nights more peaceful for your entire household.

The Reason Your Pillows Turn Yellow, and How to Clean Them

Yellow stains on pillows are gross, but they're more common than you may think (and easier to clean).