

United States of America: We’re made up of a bunch of states in North America that, ideally, are united. Although we’ve hardly lived up to that sentiment since the original 13 colonies fought for independence in the American Revolutionary War.
Technically, we didn’t call them “states” until the Declaration of Independence was drafted in 1776 (they were “colonies” before then), so I guess that was the first and last time we were ever truly united.
The first two are part of the reason I can’t sleep at nighttime. It’s finally quiet, no distractions, I can finally sit down and focus on that project, and… why’s the sun coming up?!
Fortunately I’m retired so I can sleep whenever I want. I typically sleep through the mornings and am awake all afternoon, evening, and night.