By Brian Croft, Owner of Croft Mattress and Founder of Foreverbed
Let’s face it—sleep is serious business. At Croft Mattress and Foreverbed, we’ve dedicated our lives to making sure you sleep deeper, better, and longer. But every now and then, it’s good to lighten up and laugh a little. After all, we spend nearly a third of our lives asleep—might as well enjoy the weirdness that comes with it.
Here are some funny (and slightly bizarre) sleep facts that’ll make you laugh between yawns:
1. You Can’t Snore and Dream at the Same Time
Turns out your body can only multitask so much. If you’re sawing logs, you’re not dreaming—and if you’re dreaming, you’re not snoring. So next time your partner claims they dreamed about saving the world while snoring like a freight train… you’ve got science on your side.
2. Sleep Texting Is Real—and Hilarious
Yes, some people actually send texts while completely asleep. Most are gibberish (“bring the soup to the giraffe”) but some have started arguments, scheduled fake appointments, or confessed love to their boss. Sleep responsibly, folks.
3. You Grow Taller in Your Sleep
You’re technically taller in the morning than you are at night—gravity compresses your spine throughout the day. So if you’re ever feeling short, go lie down on a Foreverbed. You’ll bounce back. Literally.
4. We All Get Paralyzed at Night (On Purpose)
During REM sleep, your brain tells your body to chill out—literally. It paralyzes your muscles to keep you from acting out dreams. It’s like your body’s way of saying, “Let’s not karate kick the nightstand again.”
5. Some People Sleep With Their Eyes Open
Creepy? Yes. Real? Absolutely. It’s called nocturnal lagophthalmos and it’s more common than you’d think. If your partner stares at you while “sleeping,” don’t worry—they’re probably just dreaming about that Foreverbed sale.
6. Dolphins Sleep With Half Their Brain
No joke. One half stays awake so they can swim and avoid danger, while the other half naps. Kind of like a parent on vacation.
7. Your Brain Cleans Itself While You Sleep
Think of sleep as your brain’s overnight housekeeping. It literally washes out toxins while you snooze. So yes—beauty sleep is real, but so is brain cleaning. Just another reason not to skimp on it.
Final Thought:
Sleep is weird. Funny. Mysterious. And absolutely essential. That’s why we’re here—to make sure your mattress isn’t the punchline. Whether it’s a handcrafted Croft Mattress or one of our luxury Foreverbeds, we believe great sleep should feel amazing—and never be boring.
Sleep well. Laugh often. And never settle for a mattress that keeps you up at night.
