[Did you know?] Why do we count sheep to sleep?

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Counting Sheep to Sleep
Sheep are now iconic. "Can't sleep? Then count sheep!" How many times have you heard that phrase? They say that doing so prevents the mind from thinking and lulls you into a drowsy state. But who came up with this idea? Why sheep?

The exact origin of this sleep method is unknown. However, the first written reference dates back to the 12th century and points to a children's story created to lull the reader to sleep.

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