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Patrick Redford

Italian cyclist Fausto Coppi takes a nap next to his yellow jersey as the Tour de France cyclists had a day off 05 July 1952 in the mountain resort of L'Alpe d'Huez. Coppi had become the overall leader, the day before, after winning the stage from Lausanne (Switzerland) to L'Alpe d'Huez. Coppi never relinquished the lead and went on to capture his second Tour de France after winning in 1949. (Photo by STAFF / AFP) (Photo by STAFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Cycling

How Cycling Solved Sleep

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Funbag

How Do I Get My Lazy Teen To Pick A College?

I’m Great At Falling Asleep Now

Kelsey McKinney

Performers are seen during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.

Olympics

Reminder: The Olympics Are In Japan, Where It Is A Different Time

Actors Lucille Hutton and Jackie Levine play tug-of-war with Jack Miller's blanket while attempting to get him out of bed in a still from the silent film comedy 'Oh, Mama'. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Life Lessons

Hear Me Out: Put A Blanket On Top Of The Comforter

Soldiers of the Canadian Mounted Rifles Regiment taking a nap following military maneuvers during World War One, circa 1914-1918. (Press Illustrating Service/FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Jamboroo

Let’s All Take A Nap Together

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