How Not Sleeping Actually Kills You

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Who among us hasn't uttered the phrase "I'll sleep when I'm dead"? Well, sleep deprivation can totally kill you. But you might be surprised to learn what the actual cause of death is, and a technique you can use to stay awake for the rest of your natural lifespan (at least if you're a fruit fly).

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Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRgeLECILESxDBrGo-_jAV1j1_EWyYEE5vogDc9GBRWxTP_c-zvZ0BdQ9HwqY2vd3CwWjUFVw8zDQj4/pub