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The Real Story Behind “Sleep Tight, Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite”
Have you ever wondered where the phrase “Sleep Tight, Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite” came from? Explore the history behind colonial rope beds, bedbugs, and the essential role rope played in everyday life. From ropewalks in Boston to hands-on cord making at Camp Flintlock, discover how a simple saying connects to colonial homes, trades, and even the growing tensions that led to the American Revolution.

April Rosequist
Jun 114 min read
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