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Space movies regularly dispatch characters through an explosively decompressed airlock. But how likely is such a rapid ejection, taking into account the victim's location in the airlock and its volume? Assuming they are wearing a spacesuit, what is the best way to avoid expulsion, apart from grabbing something solid?
My husband is a lark and I am an owl when it comes to our attitudes to bedtime. This leads to discussions about the ideal time to go to bed. He is convinced that the best sleep happens before midnight, while I believe that no matter when you fall asleep, you are advised to get 8 hours and whether it starts before midnight or after has no relevance to the quality of your sleep. Who is right?