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How Much Sleep Do Creative Geniuses Need?

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The stereotypical notion of creative geniuses forgoing sleep as they scribble or paint or solve equations might be way off. Some of the most creative minds in history went to bed surprising early and got up late. Check out just how much sleep people like Benjamin Franklin, Victor Hugo and Maya Angelou got in this New York Magazine graphic by Mason Currey.

Click on the link below to read the full, fascinating article.
http://nymag.com/health/bestdoctors/2014/genius-sleeping-habits-2014-6/

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