I Can’t Sleep

Pasta

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about pasta. I can't wait until you get to the part about food regulation around p...

Utility Pole

02 Apr 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Utility Poles. I grew up calling them telephone poles, but I guess I was wro...

Easter

31 Mar 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Easter. Honestly, I expected more discussion on the holiday's significance. ...

Hygge

28 Mar 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Hygge. What is it? How do you say it? Only the Danes can confirm my attempt,...

Soil

26 Mar 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Soil. I'm sure you could guess that this would be a boring subject, and you ...

Laguna Beach

25 Mar 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Laguna Beach. There's something peaceful about the beach, sunsets, sand, and...

Gilded Age

22 Mar 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about the Gilded Age. I swear I learned about this topic a long time ago, but I rem...

St. Patrick's Day

18 Mar 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about St. Patrick's Day. There is always more history behind these holidays than I...

Dog

15 Mar 2024

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Drift off while learning about dogs—how they evolved, what makes them unique, and why they’re humanity’s oldest companion. Narrated by Benjamin ...

Hard Disk Drive

13 Mar 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Hard Disk Drives. I'm not going to try and come up with something interestin...

Bonsai

11 Mar 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Bonsai. The methodology behind these trees is pretty fascinating. Well, if y...

Breakfast

09 Mar 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Breakfast. Mmmmmm...probably my favorite meal of the day! Yet, when you lear...

Python Coding Language

07 Mar 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about the programming language, Python. I know I didn't understand most of what I ...

Avatar: The Last Airbender

05 Mar 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Avatar: The Last Airbender. This is one of the most popular cartoons ever cr...

Earth's Magnetic Field

04 Mar 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Earth's Magnetic Field. I was quite fascinated by this one because of how ma...

Greek Mythology

02 Mar 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Greek Mythology. While the greek gods and demigods had interesting and twist...

Bread

29 Feb 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about bread. This topic is always associated with happy moments from my childhood ...

Cetacea

27 Feb 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Cetacea. Whales! More about whales. You know, those cuddly giant sea monster...

Painting

26 Feb 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about painting. Just think about words like brushes, styles, art, and more and you...

Australia

24 Feb 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Australia. This country is pretty amazing and full of interesting history, b...

Bat

22 Feb 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about bats. The only thing I can remember about bats is that they are an essential...

Grassland

20 Feb 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Grasslands. Just think of the swaying back and forth of the tall grass on th...

Embroidery

19 Feb 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Embroidery. This request from one of the listeners of the podcast feels like...

Cosmic Ray

17 Feb 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Cosmic Rays. These things are all spacey and cool sounding; you might even s...

Valentine's Day

15 Feb 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Valentine's Day. It is the day of love and friendship throughout many parts ...

Yawn

13 Feb 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about yawning. We've arrived as a podcast by finally recording an episode on this ...

Super Bowl

12 Feb 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about the Super Bowl. It's an exciting weekend for sports fans all over the world....

Natural Gas Pipeline System in the United States

08 Feb 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about the Natural Gas Pipeline System in the United States. Trying to come up with...

Soldering

05 Feb 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about soldering. This process of joining two metals is pretty interesting to try i...

Snail

01 Feb 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about snails. Just thinking about how slow they are has me nodding off. Perhaps it...

Mountains

29 Jan 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Mountains. While the world can't come to a consensus on how to define a moun...

Dragonfly

25 Jan 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Dragonflies. I learned a lot more about these insects than I probably ever w...

Harry Potter

22 Jan 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Harry Potter. What a popular book series! I've enjoyed this series multiple ...

Electron

18 Jan 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Electrons. Isn't science cool? Yes it is. And, the combo of learning about o...

Typewriter

15 Jan 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Typewriters. I imagine someone slowly, methodically, typing one finger at a ...

Darts

11 Jan 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about darts. While a competitive game, learning about darts has only caused me to ...

HVAC

08 Jan 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about HVAC. I'll be impressed if anyone can stay awake during this episode. It had...

Tempering

04 Jan 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Tempering. Just thinking about what to write on this subject is making me ti...

Taylor Swift

01 Jan 2024

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Taylor Swift. Yes, we all love Taylor, but did you know that if you start to ...

New Year's Day

28 Dec 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about New Year's Day. While this is a holiday celebrated across the world by differ...

Epiphany

25 Dec 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about the Epiphany holiday. While this holiday has many wonderful celebrations and ...

Elf

21 Dec 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about elves. I thought it might be nice to get a little festive for this time of ye...

Orca

18 Dec 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Orcas. While these are some of the most intelligent mammals on earth, it is w...

Money

14 Dec 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep while learning about money. We're diving into the good stuff now. What could be more suitabl...

HTML

11 Dec 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about HTML. What's that, you say? HTML? Yeah, it's internet stuff. And it's real dr...

Nervous System

07 Dec 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about the nervous system. Everyone has one and would totally learn more about what ...

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

04 Dec 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about the Introduction to Quantum Mechanics. The original article on this subject i...

Stainless Steel

30 Nov 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about stainless steel. It's a strong metal that is good at keeping the rust off. Gi...

Geometry

27 Nov 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Geometry. Shapes, objects, lines, points...wow! That took a lot out of me jus...

Worcestershire

20 Nov 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about the town of Worcestershire. You're probably thinking about the famous Worcest...

Animation

13 Nov 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Animation. Yeah, you're going to hear a lot about some exciting things like h...

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Wait, aren't video games too entertaini...

Hot Chocolate

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about hot chocolate. There's enough history here to distract you from how delicious...

Insomnia

23 Oct 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Insomnia. It's the sleeping disorder that keeps you from, well, sleeping. May...

Rice

16 Oct 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about rice. Sure, it's healthy and much of the world depends on it for food. But th...

Harp

09 Oct 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about harps. It's amazing that an episode about a gentle instrument that lulls you ...

GDPR

02 Oct 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about GDPR. What is GDPR? Funny you should ask. It's... wait, you'll have to listen...

Unicorn

25 Sep 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Unicorns. Too magical to be boring, you say? Well, you haven't spent enough t...

Astrology

18 Sep 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Astrology. Sure, you've heard episodes on astronomy and the like, but this on...

Middle Ages

11 Sep 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about the Middle Ages. Yeah, you might learn a thing or two about history, but you ...

Archaeology

04 Sep 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Archaeology. Movies may have made this subject more exciting to me than this ...

Mattress

28 Aug 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about mattresses. Oh, you thought this was covered enough during the bed episode? N...

Bed

23 Aug 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about beds. Yep, it has taken this long to record an episode on a topic that seems ...

Brockville

21 Aug 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Brockville, Ontario, Canada. While it sounds like a great place to live or va...

Travel

14 Aug 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about travel. Yes, travel is wonderful for many people. We travel places all the ti...

Knitting

07 Aug 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Knitting. Not only is the act of knitting hypnotic, learning about it seems t...

Mudbrick

29 Jul 2023

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In this episode of the 'I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about mudbricks. There's something uniquely calming about envisioning mud slowly d...

Photon

24 Jul 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about photons. These little particles of light are quite fascinating. However, you ...

Turtle

17 Jul 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about turtles. Yes, they are cute and seem friendly. But don't let that fool you. J...

North Rhine-Westphalia

10 Jul 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about North Rhine-Westphalia. Yep, I had no idea that was a place in Germany either...

Train

03 Jul 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about trains. Think about those slow moving trains you watch out your window on a l...

Electric Power Distribution

26 Jun 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Electric Power Distribution. I can't even pretend to come up with some way to...

Alfalfa

19 Jun 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about alfalfa. Sure, animals like it. Some really like it. But listening to someone...

Cheese

12 Jun 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about cheese. Yeah, it's smooth and creamy, just like my voice. That's how you know...

Woodturning

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about woodturning. Do you love creating things out of wood? I can't guarantee you'l...

Squirrel

28 May 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about squirrels. When insomnia strikes, we've got you covered. Tune in as we 'squir...

J. R. R. Tolkien

21 May 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about J. R. R. Tolkien. He's a pretty interesting individual and has been very infl...

Iron

15 May 2023

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On this week's episode of the I Can't Sleep" podcast, I dive headfirst into the riveting world of... iron. Yes, folks, you heard it right. Nothing scr...

A New Ad-Free Experience

09 May 2023

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Welcome to a special episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast! We have some exciting news to share with our listeners. Starting today, we are offering an ...

Helicopter

08 May 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about helicopters. Get ready to yawn as I talk about the intricacies of rotor aerod...

Lock & Key

30 Apr 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about all forms of locks and keys. Get ready to fall asleep as we discuss the intri...

Dinosaur

23 Apr 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Dinosaurs. There aren't any epic combats between dinosaurs as you might expec...

Long-Distance Calling

16 Apr 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about long-distance calling. Phones used to be really boring, then they got smart. ...

Chemistry

10 Apr 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about chemistry. Yeah, it's pretty boring to read about covalent bonds and, uh, wel...

Diode

03 Apr 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about diodes. I know that probably sounds too technical of a topic to fall asleep t...

Jellyfish

27 Mar 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Jellyfish. They sound so cuddly and kind, but they are more boring than that-...

Astrophysics

20 Mar 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about astrophysics. I bet even Nield deGrasse Tyson couldn't stay awake listening t...

Bookbinding

22 Feb 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about the art of bookbinding. Yep, this one is a winner when it comes to great cont...

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

08 Feb 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about the great American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. While poetry may seem to...

Outer Space

29 Jan 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about outer space. Dream about stars and galaxies; planets and moons. Let your mind...

Pine

08 Jan 2023

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about pine trees. I love the smell of a pine forest, yet that's all that seems to b...

Logistics

18 Dec 2022

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about logistics. I used to think this was primarily a subject around math. Turns ou...

The Wealth of Nations

29 Nov 2022

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about the wealth of nations. Yep, pretty boring stuff here. Reading this was almost...

Hinge

10 Nov 2022

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about hinges. They may seem innocent, but don't let them fool you; hinges are every...

Cardboard

18 Oct 2022

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about cardboard. The color alone is pretty boring. What can I say, I'm bored just t...

Trumpet

13 Sep 2022

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about the trumpet. This musical instrument has been around for a long time, and tha...

Astronomy

28 Jul 2022

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about astronomy. Stars, galaxies, planets...all yawn-worthy material here. Enjoy dr...

Hardware Random Number Generator

22 Jun 2022

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about hardware random number generators. I'm falling asleep just typing the title o...

Carpet

07 Jun 2022

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about carpets. What?! Carpets? Yep, the stuff you walk on all the time that probabl...

Scrum

16 May 2022

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In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about a form of project management called Scrum. Surely everyone would want to lear...