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Humans are slightly taller in the morning than at night.

Why it is true

During the day, gravity compresses the spinal discs, which lose water and become thinner. When sleeping lying down, the discs expand again and a person can wake up about 1.5 centimetres taller. The difference decreases over the day.

Source: NASA

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