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Why Do We Dream?

No one knows for sure why we dream. Scientists have theories about it, but they are still working to try to figure it out. What do you think? Below are a few different ideas about why we might have dreams.

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We may dream …

To express our worries, hopes, fears, etc.

To keep our brains active at night, so that they stay more alert.

To release all the tension and stress of the day.

To store new memories into our brains, and connect them to old ones.

To form or strengthen our personality.

To improve our mood.

For no good reason at all; just for fun!

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