An interesting, but dry, insight into the importance of many scientific discoveries from a 19th Century perspective. Includes details about the techniques of different types of printing, so truly snooze inducing.
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115 – Household Science in Rural Schools Ontario Teacher’s Manuals
Apologies for something with very traditional gender roles baked in, but this is an interesting mix of stunningly boring and good advice for everyone trying to keep house. Even if the advice on how to maintain a coal stove isn’t exactly pertinent.
But hey, at least you’ll get a good night’s rest.
114 – General Instructions for the Guidance of Post Office Inspectors in the Dominion of Canada
Ever wondered what it takes to run a group of Post Offices in 19th Century Canada? No?! Well, good news. You won’t find out because this is guaranteed to help you sleep! Tonight I share with you an endless list of rules and regulations so soporific it was almost impossible to record and edit.
113 – Returning to ‘Pellucidar’ by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Travel through the mysterious realm under the Earth as our protagonist works with, loses, and finds an old friend, encounters some bears and climbs a mountain to find his way.
112 – A Catnap Compilation – A selection of Sleepy Stories normally for Patrons
I got a bit sick this week and couldn’t do much recording. So here is an assortment of sleepy short stories normally reserved for $5 a month patrons. Take a listen and see what you’re missing out on. Or don’t because you’ll be snoring before long.