What is a dream?

Have you ever wondered what your brain is up to when you fall asleep? Even though your body is resting, your brain is busy putting on a wild, technicolor show! We spend about six whole years of our lives dreaming, and the science behind it is absolutely unbelievable! Join Mira and Finn as they uncover the secrets of sleep and discover why our brains act like a giant filing cabinet at night. Did you know that your brain literally washes itself with a built-in dishwasher while you snooze? Or that your brain temporarily freezes your muscles so you don't jump out of bed to act out your superhero dreams? We'll dive deep into the amazing world of REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep and learn how nightmares are actually just helpful "fire drills" to make us braver! Plus, we will find out if animals dream, too. From rats practicing mazes in their sleep to a real-life octopus named Heidi who changes stunning colors while dreaming of catching crabs, this episode is packed with mind-blowing secrets! Get ready to explore exactly what happens in the dark.