The speaker used to enjoy playing with a favorite robot figurine while falling asleep next to their spouse.
Nostalgia is often most strongly felt at night, making it a common time for people to reflect on the past.
As people age, they may become more anxious about their own mortality, which can manifest during bedtime.
The concept of second sleep, where people wake up in the middle of the night, was discussed on the Great Stuff You Should Know podcast.
The speaker keeps two items on their nightstand, both real and virtual.
In 1943 Swiss chemist Albert Hofman discovered he'd created what may be the most potent hallucinogen known to humankind. Then he took a bike ride. Learn about the chemistry, neurology, history and cultural impact of LSD-25.