How To Sleep

Next up in the holiday series: My favorite video game of all-time: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, for the Super Nintendo. This jam-packed manual runs 46 pages long and boasts a Hyrule backstory, a breakdown of the use of each button, a list of items to collect, a bestiary catalogue, and of course, a warranty. This one runs long to help you relax during this holiday season. Happy Holidays!

Follow along: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals/common/pdf/CLV-P-SAAEE.pdf

With host Mike Shafer. 

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One of my favorite video games and one of the most popular video games of all time, Street Fighter II influenced slews of modern fighting video games. The manual runs nearly 40 pages and includes detailed descriptions of each fighter, all the way from height, weight, DOB, their backstory and why they fight. Oh, every one of their special moves is catalogued and explained so you can perfect each one in combat. A classic game. A classic manual. This is Street Fighter II: Turbo. Enjoy!

 

Follow along: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals/common/pdf/CLV-P-SABHE.pdf

With host Mike Shafer. 

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The festive spirit isn't slowing down in the How To Sleep world. Next up: Picking the perfect Christmas tree. Whether real or artificial, both articles have something for anyone looking for that exact tree to lighten up their space. From blue spruce to balsam fir, from white lights to multi-colored, we've got you covered. 

 

This Old House article: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/21018599/how-to-pick-the-perfect-christmas-tree

Balsam Hill: https://www.balsamhill.com/how-to-choose-the-right-artificial-tree

With host Mike Shafer. 

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Board games are about to get dusted off during this stay-in holiday season. Which means it's time to flashback to one of my favorite episodes. 

Don your top hat, head on down to Boardwalk, and do your best to stay out of jail. Board games are back with the most iconic and popular board game of all time: Monopoly.

Find the Millennium Edition manual at: https://www.fgbradleys.com/rules/Monopoly%20Millennium%20Edition.pdf

The 80 enterprising facts are here: https://mashable.com/2015/01/21/monopoly-facts/#ikErSjOVLgq5

With host Mike Shafer. 

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As I prepare to pack my car for a long road trip up north to see friends and family, I am also preparing mentally for all the craziness that can come with spending an abundance of "quality" time with all of them. The holidays are a time to cherish time spent with loved ones. They are also a time to take a deep breath and prepare for the insanity. Listen in for tips to survive (and enjoy!) this holiday season. 

 

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https://www.nytimes.com/guides/smarterliving/stress-free-holidays

https://www.oprah.com/omagazine/dealing-with-a-dysfunctional-family-during-the-holidays/all

 

With host Mike Shafer.

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A tale as old as time: Halloween ends and everyone breaks out the Christmas decorations. It's been a long 7+ months. I don't blame people for their flourish and glee in spreading holiday cheer around their house. It got me thinking about the holidays, which turned to my favorite toy as a kid: a power train set. Interchangng tracks, interactive smoke stack and whistle, accessories galore. This manual has it all. Sit back, relax, take a deep breath, and enjoy. 

 

Follow along at:

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/831958/Lionel-Honda-Flyer-Train-Set.html?page=1#manual

 

With host Mike Shafer.

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Wake up at a different time than normal this morning? Perhaps an hour or two early? Ever cherish the extra hour of sleep only to find yourself drowsy later in the day? Desperately in need of a nap? You and millions of others around the world who live in countries that observe the clock-changing Daylight Saving (no "s" at the end!) Time. This episode explains the Why behind it, as well as some history and tips on how to adjust your sleep cycle to get a better night's rest. 

 

Read along at:

https://www.livescience.com/56048-daylight-saving-time-guide.html

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/circadian-rhythm/daylight-saving-time

 

With host Mike Shafer.

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The first book from Alvin Schwartz's famous horror collection for children laid the foundation for millions of fans of the macabre. Illustrations from Stephen Gammell helped it sell over seven million copies. The 3-book series scares from start to finish. We celebrate Halloween by reading selected tales from the book that started it all. Turn the lights down, lay back, relax, and enjoy. 

With host Mike Shafer.

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A crisp, spicy, and aromatic beverage is just the ticket this autumn. Articles from Craft Beer & Brewing and Brooklyn BrewShop teach us more about the history and how-to make a perfect pumpkin beer. Cheers!

 

Read along at:

https://beerandbrewing.com/brewing-the-perfect-pumpkin-ale/

https://brooklynbrewshop.com/pages/instructions-pumpkin-beer

 

With host Mike Shafer.

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This spooky October episode shares the background and process of one of the most interesting How-Tos in the show's history: mummification. Scary? Sure. Precious and important to ancient cultures who believed in the importance of the afterlife? Absolutely. Enjoy!

Read along at:

https://www.si.edu/spotlight/ancient-egypt/mummies

https://www.livescience.com/mummification.html

https://www.mylearning.org/stories/ancient-egypt-death-and-the-afterlife/331

With host Mike Shafer.

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