The Haunting Effects Of Going Days Without Sleep

The Haunting Effects Of Going Days Without Sleep

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Decades ago, Randy Gardner stayed awake for 11 days. He broke a record in the process, but the teenage stunt has come back to haunt him. At 71, he offers wisdom about staying up past your bedtime.

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