Gibberish, urine, and sheer chaos: What happens when you sleepwalk - Emmanuel During
Published: September 24, 2026
Duration: 8:16
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Mumbling fantastical gibberish; devouring blocks of cheese in the nude; peeing in places that aren’t toilets; and jumping out of windows. These are all things people have reportedly done while sleepwalking, a behavior that can be dangerous in some cases. It’s estimated that around 18% of people sleepwalk at least once in their lives. So, what exactly is sleepwalking? Emmanuel During investigates.
Lesson by Emmanuel During, directed by Laura Jayne Hodkin.
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