Is counting sheep effective for falling asleep?

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Today most people find that silly but idk. What does science say about such practice? Does it unironically work, is it individual etc.
Tell me your thoughts, anon. I myself have troubles sleeping at night. One time I counted about 500 sheep and fell asleep, but dunno was it because of cattle digits or I'd just fall asleep anyway.