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Amazingly interesting fact podcasts. From most amazing people to future technology creations to facts about amazing mysteries, if it’s amazing, we'll explore it. Oh, and there's a splash of humor thrown in too. You'll be amazed at our mind-blowing array of fun facts and condensed lists.
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From a fraudster who sold a stranger’s house without their knowledge, to a fake princess who swindled thousands from members of the public, let’s take a look at some of the sneakiest, and most outrageous, fraudsters of all time. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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From fixing sports games to selling you fake food, it turns out the Mafia still does a whole lot. Grab your Fedora, because we’re about to step deep into the criminal underworld. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyبقلم Be Amazed
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From going months without sleep, to keeping their offspring safe in their stomachs, and even selfless mama’s sacrificing themselves to feed greedy offspring, here are some of the best animal parents on the planet. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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Of all the heroes that fought in World War 2, few are as weird or wonderful as Mad Jack. So, today, we’re going to put on our helmets, load up our rifles, and charge forth, into a tale of male-modelling, sword-fighting, perilous escapes and surfboarding – running through the legendary life of Mad Jack Churchill. Advertising Inquiries: https://redci…
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In our modern world, it’s easy to think we’ve got technology all figured out. But while we’ve come along leaps and bounds over the centuries, our ancient ancestors were – surprisingly – much further ahead, technology-wise, than we generally assume. From ancient automatic doors to 2000-year-old computers, stay tuned for some truly amazing ancient te…
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While almost all gems are stones, not all stones are gems! From rocks that are literally out of this world, to glittering gems that glow in the dark, let’s take a tour of some of the rarest rocks, stones, and gems on earth. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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Humans throughout history have come up with twisted and terrible ways to punish alleged wrongdoers. From burning bulls to bug buffets, these are some of the worst punishments in human history. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyبقلم Be Amazed
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Some bizarre, funny, and outright terrifying life forms have roamed the Earth for far longer than us; unchanged since the times of the dinosaurs and beyond. So, grab your backpack and get ready for an adventure, because we’re about to go and find some amazing ancient creatures that are still alive today! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com…
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All around the world, ships in all sectors are seriously sizing up. With competing companies racing to build bigger, better, and bulkier vessels, these mega machines have become modern marvels of engineering. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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In July 1955, Pan Am Flight 914 left New York City Airport en route to Miami. However, the flight never made it to sunny Florida. Without sending out a single distress signal, or leaving behind even the smallest piece of wreckage, the plane and its 57 passengers seemingly vanished into thin air. As the years passed without any sign of the missing p…
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There are some places on earth you should never visit, no matter how much you need a holiday! We’re talking lakes that will kill you in a single hour, caves that will boil you alive, and radioactive islands where the rats will give you bubonic plague! I don’t want to put you off traveling for life, but you won’t believe just how dangerous our plane…
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From peculiar remnants of ancient civilizations to entire lost cities, here are some of the most mysterious discoveries found under dried bodies of water. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyبقلم Be Amazed
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From million-dollar pigeons to designer garbage bags, you won’t believe the weird, wacky, and downright useless ways billionaires have found to splash their cash. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyبقلم Be Amazed
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Join me on this truly wild tale, traversing through the collapse of nations and into the territory of literal time travel itself, in the story of what happened to the astronaut who was lost in space for 311 lonely days! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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Let’s deep dive into the mystery of why China decided to assemble a duck army and discover even more of the strange and unbelievable ways birds have been used for fowl play in warfare! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyبقلم Be Amazed
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From a truly miraculous series of life-saving coincidences to the most ridiculous arrest story you’ll ever hear, here are some of the most ridiculous stories that sound fake, but are 100% real. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyبقلم Be Amazed
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What’s rarer than finding a 4-leaf clover? Rarer than being struck by lightning? Or even rarer than winning the lottery? They’re such exceptional occurrences that the chances of them happening to you seem slim! But there are even more impossibly rare events in this world that make those things look common. From finding the rarest element on earth, …
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It’s certainly no stretch to say that life would have been much scarier if the dinosaurs had stuck around. But what if I told you the Earth used to be populated by creatures that were even bigger, badder, and more ferocious? From super-sized serpents to deep-sea monsters and bizzare critters straight from your nightmares, let’s delve into some anim…
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Being the curious creatures that we are, human beings are constantly discovering amazing new things. But sometimes, those discoveries are so strange, they raise more questions than answers. From truly bizarre artifacts that fell from the heavens to ancient anomalies found underground, here are some of the strangest objects recently discovered. Adve…
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When you think about prison, I bet most of you imagine endless iron bars, dark hallways, grim food, and an overwhelming sense of despair. But, surprisingly, not all prisons around the world are the same! While some serve stomach-churning meals, others have a tasty and healthy-looking menu. And where some prisons cram inmates into every available in…
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Remember the nursery rhyme: “if you go down to the woods today you’re sure of a big surprise?” What if that “surprise” was an eerie, isolated staircase that seemed to lead absolutely nowhere? It’s time to grab your trench coat and magnifying glass as we take a closer look at some of most puzzling unexplained mysteries that need some serious explain…
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We all have our favorite way of doing things, but many of us are making the usage of everyday things a lot harder for ourselves than we realize. From the most efficient way to eat fast food to the only way you should be washing fruit, get ready for your mind to be blown as I reveal a whole ton of things you never realised you’ve been doing wrong! A…
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Whether it’s a network of abandoned mines, haunted islands, or top-secret military facilities, here are some of the most fascinating places you’re not allowed to visit… and the people who did anyway! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyبقلم Be Amazed
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Today, there are some 250 artificial islands that have been developed around the world! Though not all of these man-made islands appear on world maps, for reasons that range from the dangerous to the downright dumb! Let's take a look at the terrifying and stupid reasons some artificial islands are being built! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc…
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Caviar is one of the most sought-after delicacies in the entire world. But while it may look fancy doled out alongside thousand-dollar bottles of champagne, have you ever wondered where it comes from? Or what makes certain types so expensive? Let's find out! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co…
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As companies strive for ever-increasing profits, it’s usually the customer who ends up paying the price, quite literally. But don’t worry. I’m here to put the power back in your hands. Prepare to get thrifty, as we check out some sneaky time-and-money-saving tricks companies don’t want you to know about. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com…
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Protecting the President of the United States is no easy task, but agents of the United States Secret Service do so without question, even if it means risking their own lives. They go to unbelievable extremes to keep the POTUS safe, but there’s much more to those dark-suited, sunglass-wearing agents than meets the eye! From using high-tech hidden i…
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It’s easy to assume you know everything about the objects you encounter on the daily. But even the most seemingly-mundane items can harbour a few secrets you’d never expect. From surprising functions in the gadgets you use every day, to game-changing elevator hacks, let’s check out some amazing secrets hidden in everyday things. Advertising Inquiri…
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There are some things that humans just weren’t built to survive. Freak accidents happen all the time - yet there are some people among us who manage to beat the odds and live to tell the tale. So, without further ado, here are some of the luckiest people who survived the impossible… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-…
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Let's discuss a collection of fraudsters who accidentally exposed themselves, revealing their own lies, crimes and scams. From fake cancer patients, to the world’s most infamous lip-sync-ers, let’s take a look at the people who took their lies too far, exposing themselves in the process. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…
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We’ve all experienced some weird coincidences in our lives – from sharing a birthday with a friend to bumping into someone you know while on vacation. But I guarantee they’re nothing compared to many of the crazy coincidences that have happened throughout human history. So, get ready for your jaw to hit the floor as we investigate some of the most …
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People are dumb. So dumb, that many accidentally remove themselves from the gene pool in the most idiotic ways possible! Let's explore even more Darwin Award winners and people who ended themselves in the dumbest ways imaginable. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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With so many people living in urban environments nowadays, it’s inevitable that weird stuff is going to happen. But some of that weirdness leaves behind mysteries that not even Sherlock Holmes could solve! From pursuers in the sky to a phone number you should never call, grab your magnifying glass as we puzzle our way through some of the strangest …
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We take a lot of objects and items that we use every day for granted. But did you know some of them have incredible hidden components that are actually designed to save your life? From secret details in planes and cars, to little known features on your phone, backpack, and even pen lid. So, get ready to find out the true life-saving purposes of the…
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Fear is a natural response to something dangerous, like spiders, heights, or needles. But a phobia is an irrational and debilitating fear of an object, place, situation, feeling, or animal. And people can be terrified by just about anything, from eyes and belly buttons to teeny tiny holes! Let's take a look at some of the weirdest phobias that exis…
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From islands flooded by crimson tides and rainbow sands, to a little landmass concealing the world’s deadliest secret, join me on this whistle-stop-tour around the strangest islands that you won’t believe actually exist! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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Everyone has a few bad habits, but some of those habits make everyday tasks much more difficult than they have any right to be. And because of them, there are so many things we’ve been doing wrong all this time without even knowing! From peeling sticky notes to charging your phone - and even using the bathroom – it’s time to find out what you’ve be…
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Whether or not we’re alone in this universe is a question everyone ponders at some point. It’s not surprising: the possible existence of extra-terrestrial beings is a concept that’s both fascinating and slightly creepy. But while we currently have no concrete evidence of aliens, there have been numerous bizarre encounters that might make you think …
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With superhuman levels of talent, athleticism, and competitive drive, professional athletes are pretty far from being regular folks. These superstars will do whatever it takes to win, and it turns out, this often includes some pretty strange stuff. From pros with… unconventional diet choices to baseball players who take their love of the game a bit…
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All over the world, slight cultural differences like common gestures or etiquette can cause major misunderstandings for unsuspecting visitors. Let's explore some common cultural oddities that can really confuse tourists! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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Viewing animals in their natural habitats is an incredible thing to experience, but all it takes is one wrong move for a wild encounter to turn deadly. Would you know what to do when faced with an enraged elephant, a mad-looking moose, or an angry gorilla? Let’s find out, as we explore some potentially life-saving tips on how to survive being attac…
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The truth is out there, but that doesn’t mean we always find it! It’s human nature to be captivated by a good old unsolved mystery – the weirder the better – and that’s exactly what I’ve got in store for you today! From mysterious meat falling from the sky to the most famous TV hijacking incident of all time, let’s dive into some of the most bizarr…
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Pro athletes are among some of the highest-paid people in the world! Whether it’s slam dunks, touchdowns or home runs -- if you give the crowd something to cheer about, you can cash in millions! But, with great financial power comes great financial responsibility -- and not all our favorite stars are up to the challenge! Whether they blew it on gol…
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Have you ever wondered why penguins can't fly? Or about one of the biggest mysteries in evolution: where do eels come from? Have you ever wondered why we see monsters in the mirror if we look at it for too long? Grab some popcorn, your best trivia hat, and strap in for this episode of the ultimate fact show! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle…
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As bad as the recent years might seem, it ain’t got nothing on the year 536. So, strap in, and let’s rewind the clock almost 1,500 years, to a truly hellish year where summer never came. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyبقلم Be Amazed
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