I Can’t Sleep
Trouble sleeping? You could count sheep, or let I Can’t Sleep do the heavy yawning for you. Host Benjamin Boster reads slow-paced, fact-filled content on science, history, and everyday oddities with zero plot twists and even less urgency. It’s calm. It’s consistent. And yes, you might accidentally learn something. So get comfy, press play, and let your brain wander off without you.
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Butterflies | Can’t Sleep? Learn About Metamorp...
From hungry caterpillars to elaborate wings, butterflies really commit to the makeover
30 min
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Magnetism | Can’t Sleep? Discover the Power of ...
A fascinating look at magnetic fields, attraction, and the invisible forces around us
25 min
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Sewing Machine | Can’t Sleep? Unravel the Story
A thread through invention, industry, and the art of the perfect stitch
29 min
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Broadway Theater | Can’t Sleep? Let’s Go Behind...
A calm look at Broadway stages, famous productions, and the business behind the curtain
31 min
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Thunderstorms | Can’t Sleep? Learn the Science ...
The science behind thunder, lightning, and weather getting a little dramatic
32 min
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Maple Syrup | Can’t Sleep? Tap Into Something S...
A surprisingly detailed look at maple trees, flowing sap, and one very sweet tradition
32 min
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Golf | Can’t Sleep? Learn About Birdies, Bogeys...
A surprisingly detailed look at clubs, courses, scoring, and centuries of chasing a tiny ball
29 min
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The Nile | Can’t Sleep? Explore the World’s Lon...
A winding journey through geography, civilization, and thousands of years of history
31 min
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Jigsaw Puzzles | Can’t Sleep? Piece Together Th...
A piece-by-piece journey through the history and appeal of jigsaw puzzles
28 min
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Magic: The Gathering | Can’t Sleep? Explore the...
A surprisingly detailed look at cards, strategy, and a game with endless possibilities
32 min
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Martha’s Vineyard | Can’t Sleep? Explore the Fa...
A relaxing journey through island history, coastal communities, and New England life
26 min
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The Silk Road | Can’t Sleep? Follow the World’s...
A journey through ancient trade, distant cultures, and the routes that connected them
27 min
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Roman Empire | Can’t Sleep? Discover the Ancien...
A journey through emperors, ancient cities, and life across the Roman world
32 min
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Hubble Space Telescope | Can’t Sleep? Explore t...
A journey through distant galaxies, cosmic discoveries, and Hubble’s view of the universe
29 min
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Sahara | Can’t Sleep? Explore an Ocean of Sand
A journey through dunes, oases, ancient routes, and endless desert
30 min
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Cotton | Can’t Sleep? Learn About the Fabric of...
A surprisingly detailed look at plants, fibers, textiles, and the history woven through them
31 min
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Hibernation | Can’t Sleep? Discover Nature’s Lo...
A cozy journey through deep sleep, survival, and nature’s longest naps
32 min
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Cosmos | Can’t Sleep? Explore the Wonders of th...
A journey through galaxies, cosmic scales, and the universe we call home
30 min
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Doughnut | Can’t Sleep? Discover a Hole Lot of ...
A sweet journey through fried dough, flavors, and a hole lot of history
30 min
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Easter Island | Can’t Sleep? Explore the Myster...
A remote journey through moai, Polynesian culture, and an island full of mysteries
31 min
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Snow Leopard | Can’t Sleep? Meet the Ghost of t...
A quiet journey into the high mountains and the world of one of nature’s most elusive cats
26 min
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Samhain | Can’t Sleep? Discover an Ancient Celt...
An ancient journey through Celtic traditions, seasonal change, and the origins of Halloween
27 min
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Alchemy | Can’t Sleep? Search for the Philosoph...
A mysterious journey through gold, ancient experiments, and the philosopher’s stone
30 min
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History of Tea | Can’t Sleep? Steep Yourself in...
A journey through ancient traditions, global trade, and the world’s love of tea
31 min
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Apartments | Can’t Sleep? Learn About Life Unde...
A surprisingly detailed look at apartment living, history, and life under one roof
32 min