stackyFACTSNodding off before the plane leaves the ground seems peaceful until your eardrums pop like cheap bubble wrap. Because rapid altitude changes severely alter cabin pressure, sleeping prevents you from actively swallowing to clear your tubes, leaving you highly susceptible to permanent ear damage.
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