With only weak scientific evidence relating madness to the moon, perhaps the best way to explain the existence of this myth is to call it a relic of the past: Long before electricity, bright moonlight was an invitation for extra nighttime activity. And for some people, even just one night without sleep is enough to induce mania in them—whether or not they have hair on their hands.

只有微弱的科学证据能证明疯狂举动与月亮有关，也许解释这个说法存在的最好方法是把它当作一种过去的遗俗。在发明电之前很长一段时间，皎洁的月光会诱发特别的夜间活动。对一些人来说，即使只是一晚不睡，也足以让他们发狂──不管他们手上有没有长毛。

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