On this week's episode of the I Can't Sleep" podcast, I dive headfirst into the riveting world of... iron. Yes, folks, you heard it right. Nothing screams "sweet dreams" like a dense, in-depth exploration into the world of this naturally occurring element. It's all there: the atomic number (26 - spoiler alert!), the atomic weight, and even a riveting discussion about oxidation states. If you can stay awake through that, you're stronger than most. I'll dish out a comprehensive, blow-by-blow account of the history of iron, stretching back to the exciting Iron Age, where things got really wild, let me tell you. Iron smelting, forging, and the rise of early industrialization – talk about a thrill ride! So buckle up, insomniacs. Tonight, we're trading sheep for Fe atoms. And remember, in the world of the "I Can't Sleep" podcast, 'Fe' stands not for 'fear' but for 'ferrous' – the sleep-inducing superpower of our everyday life. Happy sleeping!

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