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  2. Rip Van Winkle - Wikipedia

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    In Roger Zelazny's science-fantasy series The Chronicles of Amber, protagonist Corwyn experiences drinking and revelry in an underground lair with otherworldly people who try to entice him into slumber; he knows this is a centuries-of-sleep trap and resists; the passage is similar in theme to both "Rip Van Winkle" and especially the Orkney story.

  3. Night hag - Wikipedia

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    The night hag or old hag is the name given to a supernatural creature, commonly associated with the phenomenon of sleep paralysis. It is a phenomenon in which the sleeper feels the presence of a supernatural, malevolent being which immobilizes the person as if sitting on their chest or the foot of their bed.

  4. Heckle and Jeckle - Wikipedia

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    Heckle and Jeckle are postwar animated cartoon characters created by Paul Terry, originally produced at his own Terrytoons animation studio and released through 20th Century Fox. The characters are a pair of identical anthropomorphic yellow-billed magpies who usually cause problems to others and for themselves with their bizarre antics. Heckle ...

  5. Sleeping with socks on is either toasty or torture, depending ...

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    Other factors to keep in mind: Try to change your socks every night and stay on top of foot hygiene, such as by washing your feet. Bottom line Some find socks help them sleep better, while others ...

  6. Good Night Elmer - Wikipedia

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    Good Night Elmer is a 1940 Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies cartoon short, directed by Chuck Jones, animated by Phil Monroe and written by Rich Hogan. [1] The short was released on October 26, 1940, and features Elmer Fudd .

  7. Joseph Keppler - Wikipedia

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    Joseph Ferdinand Keppler (February 1, 1838 – February 19, 1894 [1]) was an Austrian-born American cartoonist and caricaturist who greatly influenced the growth of satirical cartooning in the United States.

  8. The Harveytoons Show - Wikipedia

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    The New Casper Cartoon Show and the Film Roman version of Richie Rich have also been featured on the final season of The Harveytoons Show. The show itself contained three full cartoons and one "ToonTake", an abbreviated cartoon. Jerry Beck was the show consultant.

  9. Baku (mythology) - Wikipedia

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    Legends say that the baku will come into the child's room and devour the bad dream, allowing the child to go back to sleep peacefully. However, calling to the baku must be done sparingly, because if he remains hungry after eating one's nightmare, he may also devour their hopes and desires as well, leaving them to live an empty life.