You call it a tech graveyard, but what's the real reason you keep all that stuff by your bed? Is it just easy, or does having your devices close by actually help you sleep somehow? I know some people need their phone for alarms or to feel safe. But then you're bathing in blue light all night, which hurts your sleep. Have you ever tried charging them in another room, even for a week, to see if it makes a difference? Or is the glow kinda comforting in a weird way?

That sounds like a wild ride! The smell is supposed to be legendary, and you just lived it. It's crazy to imagine ancient dyers putting up with that stench on a huge scale. Your failed brown goo just proves how skilled they were, like it was some guarded magic trick. Major respect for even trying that experiment, your kitchen is a battlefield now. I hope your partner has forgiven you after airing the place out!