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Be Amazed

Be Amazed

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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  • English

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  • June 23 · 24 min

    Most Expensive Mistakes In History - Part 5

    We all make mistakes: some are small, some are big, and some are bigger… much, much bigger. And the bigger these mistakes are, the bigger the price tag that’s usually attached to them. From minor mistakes leading to million dollar losses, to corporate incompetence that’s bankrupted businesses, it’s time to explore more of the most expensive mistakes in 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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  • June 19 · 34 min

    Most Densely Populated Places On The Planet

    In 1804, the world population hit 1 billion for the first time ever. And think about how fast it grew from there: it took 123 years to add the second billion, then just 33 years for the third — and the jump from 7 to 8 billion took only 12 years. The curve isn’t just rising, it’s accelerating — and all those people have to live somewhere. So join me today as we explore some of the most densely populated places in the world right now, and what it’s like to live there! 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 17 · 32 min

    Making Famous Sound Effects

    What do tasers, dried oranges, and lawn rollers have in common? They’re all used to create movie sound effects in the most utterly bizarre and unexpected ways imaginable. Seriously - you’ll never guess what cinematic sounds those dried oranges are repurposed to create. As it turns out, most of us moviegoers overlook one of cinema’s most important elements… the sound effects. So, from whooshing lightsabers and gallant knights, to screaming aliens, animal impersonations and beyond, today we’re going to learn how they make the most famous sound effects in Hollywood! 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 15 · 33 min

    Loopholes You Can Exploit to Cheat the System

    Let's delve into tales of people finding legal loopholes to get unimaginably amazing deals! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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