The second reason for our low threshold of tax pain lies deeper: We have allowed our fiscal debates to be framed in a way that highlights only the pain of opening our wallets.

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Getting comfortable when you sleep is important because a lack of sleep can cause joint inflammation and lowers your pain threshold, experts say.

WSJ: Find the Perfect Sleep Position

It is fine going on about having a high pain threshold, but it is just the sheer physicality of the game that can be the real test.

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