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In 1964, a 17-year-old named Randy Gardner stayed awake for 11 days straight as part of a science experiment. By the end, he started hallucinating and struggling to speak clearly. Surprisingly, he recovered after finally sleeping. His record is still one of the longest scientifically documented per…

In 1964, a 17-year-old named Randy Gardner stayed awake for 11 days straight as part of a science experiment. By the end, he started hallucinating and struggling to speak clearly. Surprisingly, he recovered after finally sleeping. His record is still one of the longest scientifically documented periods without sleep. It proved just how dangerous sleep deprivation can be. Want more crazy real stories? Follow for more.