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slacker346 t1_isyv8wu wrote
Reply to comment by theUturn2Yz in Is our sleep pattern based off the length of the day? by ebb5
Wikipedia is a little light on the exact source, but they make the claim that the 25 hour study was flawed, in that it allowed artificial light. If I'm to believe their references, a better estimate for human circadian rhythm is 24h11m. And it varies by gender.
slacker346 t1_isuz5tl wrote
Reply to comment by spaceman60 in If I am just recovered from a typical cold (5 days long / 2 days off work), am I now more immune to all infections for a period of time, or less? by [deleted]
I remember once sitting behind a mother and her toddler on the light rail train, and she was completely, blissfully unaware of that kid was doing. She thought he was looking out the window. Maybe he was, but he seemed most focused on licking every part of that window. Ewwwwww....
slacker346 t1_j6o7jaa wrote
Reply to comment by Dalenonne in When you have a sun tan and it fades what is actually happening? by Immediate_Rough_7661
Wasn't the 'dust is mostly dead skin cells' idea debunked?