The Russian Sleep Experiment: Science, Myth, and Madness
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What begins as a Cold War-era experiment quickly spirals into one of the internet’s most infamous and terrifying urban legends. In this solo episode, Megan takes you deep into the chilling tale of the Russian Sleep Experiment—breaking down the viral creepypasta, the real science behind sleep deprivation, and the eerie military research that makes this legend feel just a little too plausible.
From MKUltra to real-life sleep studies, this story forces us to ask: How far can the human mind be pushed before it breaks?
Tune in for facts, fiction, and the fine line between horror and reality.
💀 Listen now… if you can stay awake.
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