Flaky, hollow, and suspiciously light, choux pastry is the kind of delicate French dough that somehow became the backbone of everything from éclairs to swans. It’s made by cooking the flour before baking, which feels like cheating but makes for excellent bedtime reading. A soothing deep dive into pâte à choux—ideal for pastry fans, sleep seekers, and anyone too tired to whisk anything.
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35:37
Mariana Trench
Deep sea relaxation meets crushing geological indifference as we drift down to the Mariana Trench, Earth’s most famous abyss and arguably its least inviting vacation spot. Perfect for insomnia relief or anyone who needs to feel small before bed.
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34:27
Sport Stacking
Rhythmic clattering and plastic cups might not scream “bedtime,” but the soothing repetition of sport stacking’s oddly competitive world just might. Ideal for insomniacs who find NASCAR too subtle, this episode stacks up nicely for sleep.
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36:28
Hedgehog
If your insomnia demands something with spikes but no real drama, hedgehogs may do the trick. These solitary, nocturnal insectivores bumble through gardens and folklore alike without stirring much excitement. Ideal bedtime material.
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35:55
Hydrogen
Drift off with a calming exploration of hydrogen, the element that somehow manages to be both the most abundant in the universe and the least interesting at dinner parties. This relaxing bedtime story about atomic simplicity, star fuel, and flammable gas is sure to bore your insomnia into submission.
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Trouble sleeping? Let me read you something boring. Three nights a week, I use a soothing voice to quietly share slow, factual content—usually from Wikipedia. No plot twists. No drama. Just calm, sleepy facts.
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