Boring Bedtime Stories for Sleep

audiobook (Unabridged) The Painstaking History of Measuring Time · Boring Bedtime Stories

By Sleeptime Publications

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.


Is time dragging on? Let's make it feel even slower.

From sundials and hourglasses to atomic clocks and GPS satellites, this audiobook takes you on an excruciatingly detailed journey through humanity's obsession with measuring time. Perfect for insomniacs, amateur horologists, and anyone who's ever wondered how long a second actually is—but not enough to stay awake for the answer.

Inside, you'll discover:

  • Ancient timekeeping tools, from shadows on the ground to burning candles (fire hazards included).
  • The mechanical revolution, where gears and springs made clocks slightly more exciting—but not much.
  • Galileo's pendulum discovery and the surprisingly complex effort to make clocks accurate.
  • The rise of standardized time zones, so trains (and your boredom) could run on schedule.
  • Atomic clocks, GPS systems, and the philosophical dilemmas of measuring time down to the nanosecond.
  • Narrated in a calm, steady tone, Boring Bedtime Stories for Sleep: The Painstaking History of Measuring Time guarantees to slow down your thoughts and guide you gently into sleep—no ticking clocks required.

    Press play now, and let the march of time lull you into oblivion.

    *PDF included with purchase

    Boring Bedtime Stories for Sleep