EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 18 MIN
The Backwards Day That Broke the Internet (And Your Sleep)
from Brain Candy Daily · host Podcaster
In 1995, a tiny island nation accidentally discovered something that would revolutionize our understanding of human circadian rhythms—and it happened because they decided to skip an entire day to fix their economy. Today we'll explore how Samoa's time-traveling Tuesday revealed why your brain thinks 2 PM is the perfect time for a nap, no matter where you live. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What this episode covers
In 1995, a tiny island nation accidentally discovered something that would revolutionize our understanding of human circadian rhythms—and it happened because they decided to skip an entire day to fix their economy. Today we'll explore how Samoa's time-traveling Tuesday revealed why your brain thinks 2 PM is the perfect time for a nap, no matter where you live.
NOW PLAYING
The Backwards Day That Broke the Internet (And Your Sleep)
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.