The Psychology and History of Why We Sleep Under Blankets, Even in Summer Heat
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Summary
This article explores the psychological and historical reasons why humans feel compelled to sleep under blankets, even during hot weather. It examines the comfort and security that coverings provide, tracing back to when only the wealthy could afford bed coverings. The piece uses a personal anecdote about struggling to sleep in a hot New York City apartment without a blanket to illustrate this universal human behavior.
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Originally, only the wealthy could afford bed coverings.
There's great comfort in being covered.
There's great comfort in being covered.
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