19 November 2004
sleep, perchance to dream
Today's bit of trivia is also courtesy of the Page-a-day Fact or Crap desk calendar. It seemed appropriate for today (though it is in fact from August 7th), since I was able to sleep in until after noon, and I while I snoozed this morning I had some odd dreams myself: "Reptiles do not dream." Once again, this is a fact (not crap) and they continue:
Although all reptiles, birds, and mammals sleep, they do not all dream. It is believed that some birds dream for just seconds at a time, while some mammals, such as chimpanzees, can dream for several minutes, the way humans do. Reptiles may have rapid eye movements during sleep, but scientific studies prove that these movements are not accompanied by brain waves that allow them to dream.
What a life that must be, to not dream.
I tried watching City of lost children (by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro) recently but wasn't able to give it the concentration and attention it deserved (or rather demanded). I'll try it again once I've lifted my half-hearted library embargo once this month ends or I finish my novel. I've got quite a stack of movies and books and music even to enjoy once I turn off my vacation hold.