Who invented the hammock
Mayans were clever folk. They developed the only known written language in Mesoamerica, gave chocolate a God long before Europeans even knew it existed, and they invented the hammock! Yup, hammocks were originally woven from the Hammack tree, native to Latin America, hence the name, “hammock”.
Hammocks give you a deeper sleep
Have you have wondered why you feel instantly relaxed when you lie in a hammock? It turns out that it’s not just the ocean vista in front of you that makes you feel serene – it’s the actual physics of lying in a hammock that makes you sleepy. The rocking motion of a hammock makes you feel like a baby being nursed by its mother, encouraging a deep and satisfying sleep.
There’s a humungous one in North Carolina
Americans know how to supersize everything, including their hammocks. In North Carolina, you can find the largest hammock in the world, which spans 42 feet and has been woven from over 10,000 feet of rope. The hammock can hold 8000lbs, so you can invite all your friends and family to share in the hammock fun with you!
Some companies have hammocks in the workplace
You can only perform well at work if you are well rested, right? And what could make you better rested than a dreamy nap in a hammock? The folks over at HubSpot have the same idea, and have suspended a hammock above a plush carpet where their employees are welcome to catch up on some afternoon rest.