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How long could you live on three to four hours of sleep before you die?
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Not safe: A better question to ask yourself is why are sleeping so little? Long term studies on the effects of sleep deprivation are lacking. Some humans need less sleep than others but 3-4 hours per night may cause long term health effects.
Answered 7/7/2014
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