Why Do We Dream at Night?

Imagine your brain is like a storyteller who never stops talking, even when you're asleep. Dreams are the stories it tells while you rest. Sometimes they’re silly, sometimes scary, and sometimes they help you learn new things or sort out problems from the day.

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You dream about flying after watching a superhero movie.
You wake up from a nightmare about being chased by a giant turtle.
Your brain turns your math homework into an adventure with pirates.

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