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May 25, 2001

Strange But True!

  • A weekly column of incidental information, off-the-wall observations and other random facts about the world.
    • By BILL SONES and RICH SONES, Ph.D.
    Special to the Journal

    Q. When sleeptalkers get to talking, what's it all about?

    A. Some three-quarters of people have somniloquized at one time or another, from brief meaningless mumblings to pseudo speeches or dialogues lasting several minutes, says Dr. Michael Perlis in the "Encyclopedia of Psychology." There may also be laughing, crying, humming or groaning.


     
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