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Notable figures like Leonardo da Vinci and Nikola Tesla took this concept even further, embracing polyphasic sleep schedules that involved sleeping multiple short intervals throughout the day, in a bid to maximize productivity. Da Vinci famously opted for just 1.5 hours of sleep per day, while Tesla often worked for over 80 hours straight without any rest. However, these extreme practices are not advisable for most, as a healthy adult requires adequate sleep to function optimally.