Modern life makes us tired, right? But research from societies in Africa and South America suggests people in the ancient world slept only 6.5 hours a night.

Modern life makes us tired, right? But research from societies in Africa and South America suggests people in the ancient world slept only 6.5 hours a night.

Driving through smoke as heat radiates through fire trucks and flames lap at the road, Country Fire Authority members know they are in a race against time.