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Fact Fly: Why Do We Have to Sleep?

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The Fact Fly's One Big Question

© Brandon Savage Length 20 min 14 May 2026 StoriesAdventureMusic USA Story

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© Brandon Savage Length 20 min 14 May 2026 StoriesAdventureMusic USA Story

Introducing Reading Bug Adventures!

Introducing Reading Bug Adventures!

This is a serialised ongoing story, so jumping in at episode 10, for example, could confuse matters.

Listen to episode one here

The Fact Fly's One Big Question

Why does your body force you to shut down for eight hours every single night — and what happens inside your brain while you do? Join Lauren and the Fact Fly (fresh off an accidental cold brew catastrophe) as they investigate the surprising science of sleep! From the "Reading Bug Bookstore" analogy that explains memory consolidation, to the brain's nighttime power-wash system called the Glymphatic System, this episode reveals that sleep is far more than just rest. You'll discover exactly how caffeine tricks your brain with a chemical con, why your brain cells actually shrink while you sleep, and what REM's "Movie Remix Mode" is really doing while you dream of cheese-drum solos. Whether you're following along with the Power-Down Protocol to become a Sleep Hero or marveling at the brain-gunk-flushing Cerebrospinal Fluid, this adventure makes the science of snoozing genuinely fascinating.

Perfect for night owls, curious dreamers, and anyone who's ever wondered why the "bean juice" always wears off at the worst possible moment!


© Brandon Savage | 20 min

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