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When it comes to survival, animals have mastered skills that humans could never match. From extreme regeneration to sensing earthquakes before they strike, these eight incredible adaptations prove ...

Imagine if you could feel totally energized on just 4 hours of sleep each night. Some people are naturally that way. These people are called "short-sleepers," and scientists are only recently ...