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Why some people twitch when they start to fall asleep

When you drift off to sleep tonight, don't worry if your body suddenly twitches. It's a strange feeling, but about 7 out of every 10 people experience it. Why do we jerk awake while falling asleep? Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield has the startling answer.
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