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Frigatebirds sleep while flying.

Why it is true

Frigatebirds can sleep during flight, using only half of their brain at a time. This phenomenon, called unihemispheric sleep, allows them to keep flying for days without stopping. They can stay in the air for weeks without touching land.

Source: Science

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