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Hello. Welcome to the Bore You to Sleep podcast, the podcast that will hopefully help you get to sleep.

I am going to read an open source book, one that is not particularly interesting, but one that is hopefully boring enough to get you to sleep.

Tonight's reading comes from The Meccas of the World.

Written by Anne Warwick and published in 1913. This story explores the life and cultures of five major

world cities, as it was in the early 20th century. My name is Teddy, and I aim to help people

everywhere get a good night's rest.

Sleep is so important, and my mission is to help you get the rest you need.

The podcast is designed to play in the background while you slowly fall asleep.

Happy holidays to you and your family, wherever you are in the world.

I realize it can be a happy time of year for many of you, but I also realize that it may not

be so easy for others.

Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, I send you my best

wishes and hope that you are well. Thank you to everyone who shared their words of gratitude with me

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