Your brain can fall asleep while you're awake and make your life miserable

Microsleep: Brain regions can take short naps during wakefulness, leading to errors

ScienceDaily (2011-04-28) -- If you've ever lost your keys or stuck the milk in the cupboard and the cereal in the refrigerator, you may have been the victim of a tired brain region that was taking a quick nap. ... > read full article