Unexplainable

Let’s play Unexplainable or Not

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Oct 5, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Shark Sleep Mystery

  • Scientists struggle to determine if sharks sleep because they must swim continuously to breathe.
  • A viral video of a seemingly catatonic great white shark sparked speculation, but brain activity remains unknown.
INSIGHT

Diverse Sleep Patterns

  • Sleep doesn't look the same in all animals, making shark sleep research more complex.
  • Some animals don't have REM sleep, so observing stillness or closed eyes isn't enough to confirm sleep.
INSIGHT

Frozen Frogs

  • Certain frog species freeze solid during winter, stopping their hearts and blood circulation.
  • They thaw out without negative effects when temperatures rise, a process still largely unexplained.
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