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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle

Why is it that when I fall asleep watching TV, I wake up just in time for the credits?

Man asleep in front of TV
Wake me up when it’s over ... Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi/The Guardian

Why is it that when I fall asleep while watching a TV programme, I always wake up just in time for the closing credits?

Steve Mason, Hornchurch, Essex

Post your answers – and new questions – below or email them to nq@theguardian.com

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