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by Anonymous on May 4th, 2009
The difference is the way your circadian rhythm resets itself. A delay of the light cycle (going west) is accompanied by an immediate reset of the modulators of sleep in the brain. If the light cycle begins prematurely (going east), the brain can only advance its internal clock by 3 hours each day (has to do with the expression of mCry protein). So if you fly from New York to Paris it will take the brain around 2 or 3 days to reset your circadian rhythm.
What is the longest time you've ever spent waiting in an airport departure lounge?
by PrivateGomerSpooner on January 31st, 2011
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How much time do you gain or lose flying to Australia because of the change in time zones?
by crazyjeyesy on May 26th, 2010
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Have you flown lately, and how is it getting through security? Full body scans and a long time?
Did your baggage arrive with you?
by Baba on May 16th, 2010
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When did you first travel by airplane and where?
by Doyler - you have got to be kidding me! on June 15th, 2010
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I'm getting on my 1st flight in 5 days. Does anyone have any travel tips to make this easy and me not so stressed??
by starrygirl on April 30th, 2010
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