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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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Thursday · 24 min
Weird Creature Discoveries That Confused People
There are some strange and downright terrifying creatures out in our world. I’m talking some really weird stuff. But, luckily, the internet allows us to meet these monsters without leaving the house. So today, we’re going to explore the world’s freakiest life-forms, investigating curious critters, otherworldly enigmas, and flying spiders, as we check out some weird creatures that made people say what is that?! Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Tuesday · 24 min
They Dumped 1 Million Pounds of Coffee. What Grew There Made Them Rich
In 2009, a pair of bored college students had a truly bizarre idea that changed their lives forever. By 2011, that same duo, Nikhil Arora and Alejandro Velez, were diverting over 1 million pounds of used coffee away from landfills and right into their bank accounts. Over the next decade, the pair would use that coffee to make hundreds of millions of dollars, and even meet the President. Were they turning the coffee into gold? Had they discovered a miracle-cure in the brown stuff? Well, grab a cup of joe, and sit back, as we’re about to plunge into the unbelievable story of how these guys got rich in one of the most surprising ways you’ll ever hear. And heck, we’ll even see how some other folks got rich turning used gum into shoes, and turning literal trash into food. Strap in, because this is about to get weird… Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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August 20 · 25 min
Mythical Creatures That Actually Exist In Real Life
Have you ever seen a creature that just couldn’t possibly be real? Maybe as the night fell you once saw a grotesquely tall, gangly, lumbering creature with burning eyes heading straight for you… but it turned out to be a lamp overgrown with vines. Phew… No? Just me? Well, you can see how our ancestors thought they saw impossible creatures like dragons, or unicorns, or bigfoot … but what if I told you these creatures actually existed once? So, come with me as we uncover the real beasts that inspired these legends! Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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August 18 · 24 min
Revenge That Went Wrong
We all love hearing about cheaters who get exactly what they deserve, or bad bosses being publicly humiliated, or horrible friends being thoroughly exposed! But these revenge plots and calculated acts of sabotage don’t always go to plan… which is somehow even more entertaining! From bad dads who tried and failed to humiliate their families, to cheaters who got the ultimate lesson in karma, it’s time to go through some revenge plots that went really, really wrong! Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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August 13 · 26 min
Largest Trains in The World
How many miles of railway tracks do you think there are in the whole world? 100,000 miles? Maybe 250,000 miles? In fact, the world’s railway network spans more than 800,000 miles, with trains proving essential to the economies of almost every country on Earth! But the trains riding the rails are getting bigger, longer, and more powerful every year – and some just have to be seen to be believed. From monstrous machines that cross deserts, to massive passenger trains that wind up mountains, let’s explore some of the largest and longest trains in the world! Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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August 10 · 29 min
Most Impressive Heists of All Time
Crime never pays. At least that’s how the old saying goes. But is it actually true? Well, if you’re one of the belligerent burglars or bank robbers we're covering today – it definitely does pay -- a LOT! Their rousing rustles have raked in millions, if not billions of dollars. And while I don’t condone how they did it – you gotta put respect on the name. Stay alert, detectives, these guys could be armed and are definitely dangerous. Let’s look at the most impressive heists of all time. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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August 6 · 24 min
Impossible Places People Were Found – Part 2
Have you ever noticed how lost things often turn up in the unlikeliest of places? Well, turns out missing people occasionally follow the same strange rule. From the missing millionaire found starting a new life with a remote tribe, to the impossible case of the man found inside a dinosaur, let’s explore some impossible places people were found. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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August 4 · 22 min
Boat Pulling 6 Million Pounds of Trash Has Nowhere To Go
Come with me on a wild tale of nationwide panic, criminal connections, and trash. As we set sail through some of the most mind-blowing shipping mishaps of all time. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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July 30 · 22 min
Craziest Things Ever Found in the Human Body
The human body is amazing, isn’t it? I mean, did you know our bodies contain 100,000 miles of blood vessels? Or that we’re made up of around 30 trillion cells? That only thing that makes human anatomy more astonishing is the weird things some people put inside them! Yep, whether on purpose or by accident, many folks out there have ended up with pretty mind-boggling things inside their bodies. From seedlings sprouting in ears, to entire spoons in stomachs, join me as we take a look at the craziest things ever found in the human body! Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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July 28 · 20 min
Foods That Originally Looked Totally Different
Were bananas always shaped so funny? Were Thanksgiving turkeys always so large? Did cucumbers used to look like horrifying, green spiders? Well get ready, because I’m about to answer all three of those questions and more, as we investigate foods that used to look unrecognisable. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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July 23 · 20 min
Gadgets That Give You Superpowers
We’ve all dreamt of being a superhero, but the real-world lacks real superpowers. But while we may never have the natural ability to fly, possess super speed, or X-Ray vision, there are some incredible devices that can give you these feats! And you won’t even need to change into a costume. So, strap in, as we take a look at some awesome gadgets that give you superpowers! Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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July 21 · 23 min
Mysterious Doors That Can Never Be Opened
Most of the time, a door is considered a pretty mundane thing, right? You open it to get from A to B and… well, that’s pretty much it. But what if I told you some doors were never meant to be opened? From a forbidden hotel room staff refuse to talk about to a secret chamber hidden deep within the Great Sphinx, it’s time to take a look at some of the most mysterious doors that can never be opened. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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July 16 · 26 min
This Man Went From 7th Richest Person to Minus 1 Billion
This man went from being the 7th richest person in the world, to having a net worth of minus one billion dollars. Now how does someone go and do a thing like that? Well, turns out, the more you have, the more you’ve got to lose; and this guy lost much more than just money! So, grab some popcorn, as we dig into how, through a series of utterly insane twists, one man went from having over $30 billion in the bank to landing himself 30 years in prison without a penny to his name! This is the crazy story of Eike Batista. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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July 14 · 29 min
Luckiest People Who Survived The Impossible – Part 9
Ssome people have escaped from super crazy situations with the help of a whole lotta luck. From an exploding toilet to falling into a vat of liquid chocolate, let’s take a look at even more luckiest people who survived the impossible. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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July 9 · 26 min
Most Uncomfortable and Controversial Finds in American History
According to the history books, the American continents once symbolised a brave new world where anything was possible—or so we were led to believe. Sometimes, a single discovery can shake our entire understanding of the Americas: from exposing uncomfortable truths, scrubbing the shine off beloved heroes, or challenging cherished beliefs. And there’s been more than just one discovery. So, join me, as we delve into some of the most uncomfortable and controversial finds in American history! Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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July 7 · 25 min
They Banned These Games For The Craziest Reasons
Videogames have been awash with controversy for nearly as long as they’ve existed. But some have proved so offensive that entire countries have demanded they be censored – or even completely outlawed! And the reasons why get pretty darn wild. So, from a cursing hedgehog to a drunk princess, let’s explore some banned and censored video games – and the weird reasons behind their censorship! Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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July 3 · 31 min
Weirdest Products Launched by Famous Brands
Marketing can be a difficult thing, especially when it comes to big brands trying to diversify and experiment. Sometimes they produce a hit like Cherry flavoured Pepsi, other times you get… Pokémon’s Sea salt and cheese flavoured water… cheese water? Really? Some of these products have to be bought to be believed… which is exactly what I did! So, join me as I purchase, review and regret some of the strangest products ever released by famous brands. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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July 1 · 28 min
What’s at the Bottom of the Deepest Hole on Earth?
Question: What's the highest mountain on Earth? Would you say Mount Everest? Give yourself a point. Now, let's ask the opposite: what's the deepest hole on Earth? Some smart alecs among you might be saying The Mariana Trench, but that’s wrong. There exists a hole so deep that it exceeds the deepest depth of the famous Mariana Trench, and shockingly, it was dug out by humans! However, what they found at the bottom no one expected. What did they find? How deep did they go? And how deep have we dug before? Let's explore some of the deepest holes on earth, and what lies at the bottom of them! Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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June 29 · 32 min
The Soldier Who Didn’t Know WW2 Ended
Back in 1974, a Japanese college dropout called Norio Suzuki heard a rumour. Apparently, on a lone island in the Philippines, far out in the dense jungle, was a Japanese soldier – a lieutenant no less - who’d been there since the end of World War 2, that’s almost 29 years at this point - refusing to surrender! Initially, Norio brushed this off as a hoax – if he’d been missing for that long, he must have been declared dead! Plus, there was no way someone could survive out in the jungle for that long. However, he did some research… the lieutenant, by the name Hiroo Onoda, had been missing since the war ended in 1945 and declared dead … in 1959. That was odd – it was a suspiciously long time to wait to declare someone dead. So, he must have been seen alive at some point. And if he’d survived that long… what was to say he wasn’t still there? Inspired by this wild legend, he decided to take matters into his own hands, and embarked on a daring adventure to find the lost soldier and bring him home! But it wouldn’t be that easy… not by a long shot. So, get ready, because we’re about to take one heck of a deep dive into the story of a man who fought for nearly 29 years after World War 2 had ended. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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June 25 · 25 min
North Korea’s Craziest Laws
Of all the countries in the world, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, more commonly known as North Korea, might just be the most mysterious. Nicknamed ‘The Hermit Kingdom’, it’s famous for its isolation and independence, but also for its shocking lack of human rights. Because it exists under the iron-fisted rule of a dictatorship, headed by Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un, its laws are some of the most extreme in the world. So, with that in mind, let’s expose some of the craziest laws that’ve ever been enforced here, that we know of… Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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