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History: Dreaming Since Beginning of Time

History: Dreaming Since Beginning of Time

What’s in a dream? According to Dream Moods, humans have been trying to properly interpret their dreams since 3000-4000 B.C, using clay tablets to record their nighttime trips. These personal, mysterious experiences are sometimes vivid and full of strong of emotions, while others seem to fade from memory in minutes, making writing down dream content—emotions, […]

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The History of Pillows

The History of Pillows

While pillows today are known for their comfort, history reveals that this was not always the case. In the past, pillows ranged from simple stones to wooden stands. Pillows are known to have existed in ancient Egypt and even as far back as Mesopotamia. Egyptians made lavish headrests made of solid wood. They were carved […]

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The History of Sleeping Pills

The History of Sleeping Pills

Inducing sleep can be traced back to ancient times. People used herbs, smoked opium and drank excessively to force themselves to sleep. It wasn’t until the second Scientific Revolution (16th-18th centuries) that formal chemistry introduced drugs that could knock people out. During the 19th century, ether was used as an anesthetic and was abused by many. Doctors […]

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