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Why did Nikola Tesla rarely sleep?
Can you tell me why Nikola Tesla rarely slept?
Yes, Nikola Tesla's sleep patterns were quite unusual. He claimed to only need two hours of sleep per day, and often worked throughout the night. Some have speculated that this was due to his highly active mind and intense work ethic. Others believe that Tesla may have had a sleep disorder, such as the rare genetic condition known as the DEC2 gene mutation, which allows some people to function on significantly less sleep than average.