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Re: sleep record

Posted by Doug on November 06, 1997 at 08:54:57:

In Reply to: sleep record posted by Terry on November 05, 1997 at 06:20:59:

Although I would not classify myself as a "sleep professional/expert", I believe the longest duration without sleep (other than fatal familial insomnia people) is 264 hours. Randy Gardner, a 17 year old high school student, stayed awake for 11 days and nights as a project for a sciance fair. His efforts were monitored and well documented by scientists and sleep experts.

There is a lot of informaiton about this topic out there - let me know if you need some specific references...good luck.

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