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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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Kites | Can’t Sleep? Explore a Worldwide Flying Tradition
Kites have crossed borders, centuries, and cultures with little more than wind and a very long piece of string. This episode explores the history of kite flying, how kites stay in the air, and the many ways cultures around the world have tu
Planets | Can’t Sleep? Explore Our Solar System
Planets come in an impressive variety of sizes, temperatures, and compositions. This episode explores what makes a planet a planet, how planets form, and the different types of worlds found throughout our solar system and beyond. Along the
Owls | Can’t Sleep? Learn About These Nocturnal Hunters
Owls have been fascinating humans for thousands of years, which is probably what happens when a bird can fly almost silently and turn its head much farther than seems reasonable. This episode explores the unique features of owls, including
Banff National Park | Can’t Sleep? Explore the Canadian Rockies
Banff National Park is a landscape of towering mountains, turquoise lakes, glaciers, forests, and winding valleys in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. This episode explores the park’s geography, wildlife, famous lakes and mountains, and th
Lakes | Can’t Sleep? Dive Beneath the Surface
Lakes can form in some surprisingly dramatic ways for bodies of water that mostly just sit there. In this episode, you’ll hear how glaciers, shifting tectonic plates, and volcanic activity create lakes of all shapes and sizes. We’ll also ge
Alpacas | Can’t Sleep? Discover These Fluffy Andean Animals
Alpacas have spent thousands of years turning harsh Andean landscapes into a surprisingly successful place to be fluffy. In this episode, you’ll explore the history and domestication of alpacas, their close relationship to llamas and other
Castles | Can’t Sleep? Learn About Medieval Fortresses
Castles were built to project power, control territory, and make attacking the people inside considerably more inconvenient. This episode explores how castles developed, how their walls, towers, gates, and defenses worked, and why they beca
Ancient Greece | Can’t Sleep? Learn About the Birthplace of Democracy
Ancient Greece shaped much of the modern world despite rarely being united about anything. This episode covers the rise of Greek civilization, the city states of Athens and Sparta, mythology, religion, warfare, philosophy, politics, art, an
Egyptian Mythology | Can’t Sleep? Learn About Gods and Pharaohs
Egyptian mythology turned the sun, the Nile, death, kingship, and even chaos into a sprawling cast of gods and stories. This episode explores the beliefs and myths of ancient Egypt, including major gods such as Ra, Osiris, Isis, Horus, and
Dolly Parton | Can’t Sleep? Learn About the Queen of Country
Dolly Parton turned a childhood in rural Tennessee into one of the most recognizable careers in entertainment. This episode explores her early life, her beginnings in country music, her years with Porter Wagoner, and the songwriting that pr
West Highland White Terrier | Can’t Sleep? Meet Scotland’s Tiny Terrier
The West Highland White Terrier was bred to be small, sturdy, and remarkably determined. In this episode, you’ll learn about the Scottish origins of the Westie, how the breed developed from working terriers used to hunt vermin, and why its
Bicycles | Can’t Sleep? Take a Ride Through Cycling History
The bicycle went from a strange two wheeled experiment to one of the most popular ways to get around. This episode explores the history of bicycles, from early designs and the arrival of pedals to chains, gears, pneumatic tires, and the mac
Empire State Building | Can’t Sleep? Discover 1,250 Feet of History
The Empire State Building has spent nearly a century towering over Manhattan and becoming one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. This episode explores the building’s history, distinctive Art Deco architecture, interior spaces,
Butterflies | Can’t Sleep? Learn About Metamorphosis
Butterflies pull off one of the most remarkable transformations in the animal kingdom. This episode explores their life cycle from egg and caterpillar to chrysalis and adult, including how metamorphosis actually works, where those elaborate
Magnetism | Can’t Sleep? Discover the Power of Attraction
Magnetism is an invisible force that shapes more of our world than we might realize. This episode explores how magnets attract and repel, how magnetic fields work, and the connection between magnetism and electricity. Along the way, you’ll
Sewing Machine | Can’t Sleep? Unravel the Story
The sewing machine transformed the way clothing and textiles were made. This episode explores the early attempts to mechanize sewing, how sewing machines developed during the Industrial Revolution, and the inventors who helped turn a simple
Broadway Theater | Can’t Sleep? Let’s Go Behind the Curtain
Broadway theater grew from a collection of New York stages into one of the most recognizable forms of commercial theater in the world. This episode explores the history of Broadway, how the Theater District developed, what officially makes
Thunderstorms | Can’t Sleep? Learn the Science of Storms
Thunderstorms are atmospheric machines powered by warm air, moisture, and some impressively violent physics. This episode explores how thunderstorms form, what creates lightning and thunder, how towering storm clouds develop, and why some s
Maple Syrup | Can’t Sleep? Tap Into Something Sweet
Maple syrup begins with something surprisingly simple: sap flowing through a maple tree. This episode explores how maple sap is collected and transformed into syrup, the history of maple syrup production, and the traditions that developed a
Golf | Can’t Sleep? Learn About Birdies, Bogeys, and Bunkers
Golf has spent centuries turning the simple act of hitting a ball into a surprisingly complicated sport. This episode explores the history of golf, how the modern game developed, the basics of clubs and scoring, and why terms like birdie, b
The Nile | Can’t Sleep? Explore the World’s Longest River
The Nile has shaped life in northeastern Africa for thousands of years. This episode explores the river’s geography, its major tributaries, the civilizations that grew along its banks, and the important role the Nile played in agriculture,
Jigsaw Puzzles | Can’t Sleep? Piece Together Their History
Jigsaw puzzles have been challenging patient minds for centuries. This episode explores how the first puzzles were created, how they developed from educational tools into popular entertainment, and how advances in printing and manufacturing
Magic: The Gathering | Can’t Sleep? Explore the Epic Card Game
Magic: The Gathering has grown from a tabletop card game into a worldwide phenomenon. This episode explores how the game was created, how it is played, and the cards, colors, and strategies that shape its many possibilities. Along the way,
Martha’s Vineyard | Can’t Sleep? Explore the Famous Island
Martha’s Vineyard has been home to communities, visitors, and changing traditions for centuries. This episode explores the island’s geography, history, towns, and the people who have shaped life there over time. Along the way, you’ll hear a
The Silk Road | Can’t Sleep? Follow the World’s Oldest Trade Routes
For centuries, the Silk Road connected distant regions across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. This episode explores the network of trade routes that carried goods, ideas, technologies, and cultures across thousands of miles. Along the wa
Roman Empire | Can’t Sleep? Discover the Ancient World
The Roman Empire shaped much of the ancient world and left a legacy that can still be seen today. This episode explores how Rome grew from a powerful republic into a vast empire, how emperors ruled, and what everyday life was like across Ro
Hubble Space Telescope | Can’t Sleep? Explore the Universe
The Hubble Space Telescope has been observing the universe from above Earth’s atmosphere for decades. This episode explores how Hubble works, the instruments it uses to study space, and the discoveries that have changed our view of the cosm
Sahara | Can’t Sleep? Explore an Ocean of Sand
The Sahara stretches across much of North Africa and is the largest hot desert in the world. This episode explores the geography of the Sahara, its vast landscapes, the people who have lived and traveled across it, and how the desert has ch
Cotton | Can’t Sleep? Learn About the Fabric of Civilization
Cotton has been grown, spun, and woven for thousands of years. This episode explores how cotton plants are cultivated, how their fibers are turned into textiles, and the long history of cotton production around the world. Along the way, you
Hibernation | Can’t Sleep? Discover Nature’s Longest Nap
When winter arrives and food becomes scarce, some animals have a remarkable way of waiting it out. This episode explores how hibernation works, what happens to an animal’s body during long periods of inactivity, and the different ways anima
