diff --git a/etc/gunicorn.conf.py b/etc/gunicorn.conf.py
index aacca75..27493f1 100644
--- a/etc/gunicorn.conf.py
+++ b/etc/gunicorn.conf.py
@@ -8,5 +8,8 @@ bind = "0.0.0.0"
 max_requests = 1200
 max_requests_jitter = 100
 
+# Run an additional thread so the GIL isn't sitting completely idle
+threads = 2
+
 # Replace gunicorn's 'Server' HTTP header
 gunicorn.SERVER_SOFTWARE = gunicorn.SERVER = "Wouldn't you like to know"