A 1999 study conjectures that the belief in a connection between the moon and lunacy may be a 'cultural fossil' from a time before outdoor lighting, when full moon light caused sleep deprivation in people living outside, potentially triggering erratic behavior in individuals with mental conditions like bipolar disorder.

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