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A nap so small it's measured in eyelid twitches, yet powerful enough to reboot a king.

first appearancePrinted phrase dates to 1820s England
the numberForty long meant simply many, not literal
royal nappersChurchill swore by midday power naps
science saysTen-minute naps boost alertness for hours
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