The Mildly Interesting

By: Oliver Wilson
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  • Overactive mind keeping you awake? We’ll, you’re in the right place! Fall asleep quickly with British podcast host Oliver Wilson, as he explores a world of mildly interesting topics. Relax and drift away into a night of restful sleep. It's like taking a nightly dose of audio melatonin. The Mildly Interesting is the official bedtime podcast of former insomniacs. (Claims have not been evaluated by the FDA, USDA, or even a CPA).
    Oliver Wilson
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Episodes
  • Nutritional Benefits of Peaches - TMI 143
    Aug 21 2022

    National Eat A Peach Day is a day that is dedicated to eating peaches, as the name suggests. Peaches offer several health benefits, so not only do they taste amazing, but they are great for your well-being too. They are excellent in blood pressure control and promoting brain health. They also help with weight management, lower cancer risk, protect your eyes, perk up your skin, boost your immune system, and are good for digestion.

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    38 mins
  • National Lemon Meringue Pie Day: A Taster's Guide - TMI 142
    Aug 14 2022

    National Lemon Meringue Pie Day is a celebration held every year. Lemon meringue pie is one of the most popular pies in Great Britain and North America. Lemon custard is usually attributed to the Quakers in the late 1700s. The idea for a fluffy topping made from sweetened and flavored egg whites goes back to the 17th century in France. The first mention of Lemon Meringue Pie in a cookbook was in 1869, but often, during that time, these custard pies were also referred to as “lemon cream pie.”

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    25 mins
  • Bowling, the Old and the New - TMI 141
    Aug 7 2022

    Bowling is a sport that appeals to people of all ages, gender and is becoming more and more accessible. The sport dates back to ancient Egyptian times, as primitive bowling artifacts have been found in graves from around 5,000 BC.

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    41 mins

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