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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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Yesterday · 29 min
Secrets Disneyland Doesn’t Want You To Know
Opening its doors back in 1955, Disneyland was built to be pure, flawless magic. But that magic comes at a price. Because one stray kick from the crowd, one wrong step, and I tumbled straight down through an open manhole — and now I’m trapped in the pitch-black maze of service tunnels that snakes beneath the entire resort. And down here, far from the smiling faces and the fairy-tale façade, I’m starting to glimpse the things Disney keeps buried: whispers of Walt’s frozen head sealed in a freezer, dolls that crawl out of the dark, and things far worse. So come with me. These are the secrets Disneyland doesn’t want you to know. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Monday · 24 min
The Invincible Soldier Who Would Not Die
Meet Adrian Carton de Wiart, the soldier who fought in 3 major wars during his ludicrous lifetime! But that only scratches the surface of this soldier’s crazy life story. This guy endured everything. From getting shot in the head, to surviving 5 plane crashes, and even escaping out of a high-security Italian prison. So, get your helmets and combat boots on, as we uncover the insane tale of the invincible soldier who simply wouldn’t die! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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October 22 · 25 min
Tales of Revenge that Went TOO FAR – Part 6
There’s just something about hearing tales of terrible people who got what was coming to them that scratches an itch you didn’t know you had – especially the ones that go a little too far! And boy have I got some good ones for you. From plots where terrible bosses have lost everything, to some stories you guys have sent me in yourselves; strap in as we dive into even more tales of revenge that went too far! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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October 20 · 29 min
Crazy Military Techniques and Tactics
When you think of war, you probably picture swords, machine-guns, and nuclear bombs. But behind the blazing battlefield, every conflict is decided by creative tactics that attempt to outsmart the enemy! With boiled bullets, animal warfare and naval whack-a-mole, military leaders have utilized bizarre strategies to win battles. So today we’re going to head to the frontline and check them out, as we march through the craziest techniques and tactics used in military history! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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October 16 · 24 min
Scary Animals Found in the Amazon Rainforest
From fearsome fish with giant 6-inch fangs, to evil insects that wipe out 12,000 people every year, and even ludicrously large leeches with an insatiable appetite for blood, the Amazon is filled with some critters that seem purpose-built to send shivers down your spine. So, get your trekking poles and hiking boots ready, as we delve into the scariest animals found in the Amazon! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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October 14 · 33 min
What Was Earth Like In The Time of the Dinosaurs
251 million years ago, our planet was a barren wasteland, reeling from the most destructive mass extinction that it’s ever seen. Known as the Great Dying, this devastating event still isn’t fully understood, but one thing’s for sure – the Triassic period, the first of the Mesozoic era, was in full swing. Life was arduous, and only the strongest would thrive. In this battle for survival, one incredible creature would come out on top – the dinosaur. But what was their world like? How did they live? And what exactly led to their demise – if they even died out at all? Join me on another epic journey into the past as we discover what Earth was like during the time of the dinosaurs! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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October 12 · 28 min
Cruise Ship Secrets That Are Never Told to Passengers
Ever wondered what happens if pirates attack a cruise ship? Or how to survive falling overboard? How about what happens if a cruise ship leaves port without you in a foreign land? Well, get ready to rock the boat as we unleash some cruise ship secrets that are never told to passengers. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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October 8 · 23 min
This Millionaire Faked His Own Kidnapping: The Wild Tale of Kevin McGeever
January 29th, 2013. Sleet was falling down that night in Ballinamore, Ireland. Catherine Vallely and her friend were driving through the slush, when they saw something strange in the headlights. It was a man standing in the middle of the road. He was soaking wet with a scruffy grey beard, his thin body draped in tattered clothes and a plastic sheet. Taking pity on him, the two women stopped and offered him a lift. Once inside, the stranger told them that for the past eight months he’d been kidnapped, starved, and held in an underground bunker. This man was Kevin McGeever, and his story is like nothing you’ve ever heard. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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October 6 · 26 min
Strangest Things Found in The Middle of Nowhere
Imagine this: you’re wondering through a forest, hundreds of miles away from civilization - just you, the trees, and the birds - when all of a sudden you spot a tank sunk deep in the mud? Or what if you looked up, and saw a church on the top of a pillar of rock hundreds of feet in the air? How about looking over the desert, and suddenly spotting a mountain of ancient video games? What would you do? Well, come with me, as we take a look at some mysterious objects that were discovered in the middle of nowhere. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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October 2 · 23 min
Satisfying Times Karma Came For Awful People (Part 5)
You know, people call me the strongest fighter in the province – but there’s one foe even I could never defeat… karma! Yep, no matter who you are, if you’ve done something terrible I guarantee you’ll get your just desserts. And the rest of us will be watching and laughing! From animal avengers to some particularly stinky comeuppances, here’s a whole heap more times that karma came for awful people! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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September 30 · 25 min
Scary Airline Facts That Will Make You
Everyone loves flying! Well, ok, maybe most of us just tolerate it. Waiting in line for hours before flying through the sky in a tiny metal tube is kinda nerve-wracking. Still, planes are safe, right? Supposedly, flying is safer than driving, right? Well, fasten your seatbelts, because we’re about to take a look at some aspects of airplane design and air travel that the airlines don’t want you to know about. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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September 28 · 25 min
She Lived In A Tree For 738 Days - The Amazing Story of Julia Butterfly Hill
We all face obstacles that we’ve gotta overcome in life. But they’re likely nothing compared to the woman who had to live in a 180-foot tall redwood tree for over 2 years. Facing everything from attacking helicopters, to ferocious thunderstorms! Intrigued? Well, get your harnesses at the ready, as we uncover the unbelievable story of Julia Butterfly Hill - the woman who lived in a tree for 738 days! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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September 24 · 24 min
Luckiest People Who Survived the Impossible – Part 10
From being attacked by a hoard of killer bees to falling into an active volcano, these are even more of the luckiest people who survived the impossible! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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September 22 · 25 min
Last Minute Decisions That Changed History
Whether it’s changing your jacket just before you leave the house, or booking a spontaneous weekend getaway, we make last minute decisions every single day. But, crazy as it sounds, did you know there are some eleventh hour calls that have literally changed the course of history? From a last-second change of personnel that cost over 1,500 people their lives, to one wrong turn that caused one of the world’s deadliest wars; join me as we discover some of the craziest last-minute decisions that changed history. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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September 17 · 27 min
Largest Things Ever Moved
It’s safe to say us humans are obsessed with constructing some massive megastructures. But, big and impressive as these feats of engineering ingenuity are, have you ever considered how they got there in the first place? Yep, even more impressive than the size of some structures, are the tremendous transport operations that helped them get from A to B. From towing towering oil platforms, to road-ready space shuttles, get your seatbelt strapped, as we take a look at the largest things ever moved! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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September 15 · 23 min
Insane Security Features of the White House
Since 1800, every single president of The United States has lived and worked in the White House. It’s a big job that puts a big target on their backs – so over the years, security features of the White House have been constantly upgraded. The exact details are kept pretty confidential, but from past biographies, public construction records, and well-timed photos, we do actually have an idea of what’s going on behind the front door! From roof-top missiles, to hidden snipers, and even underground bunkers, join me as we take a look at what makes the White House a formidable fortress. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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September 11 · 25 min
Craziest Ways Celebrities Died
If you go to Instagram, Tiktok, yourmom.com, or whatever your favorite social media platform is right now, you’ll see people praising celebrities like they’re Gods! But newsflash, celebs are mortal, just like us. Not only that, some celebs have met their mortal ends in the weirdest, grossest, and most mysterious ways imaginable. From toilet trouble, to Darwin Award level stunts, join me as we uncover the craziest ways that celebrities have met their maker. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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September 9 · 27 min
Debunking ‘Solved’ Mysteries
On a humid August night off the coast of Sicily, British billionaire, Mike Lynch, along with 21 other passengers, were sleeping soundly on Lynch’s luxury yacht, the Bayesian. Then, all of a sudden, a surging storm hammered the vessel. Shockingly, within minutes the Bayesian had capsized, tragically sending Lynch, and 7 others down with her. Now, you’d presume this was just an unlucky case of nature’s brutality. However, some theorists out there believe that somehow, Lynch was deliberately targeted that night! Intrigued? Well, get your trench coat and magnifying glass, as we re-open the case files on this, and plenty more, supposedly ‘solved’ mysteries! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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September 7 · 24 min
Extreme Stories of Revenge That Went TOO FAR – Part 5
Ahh, revenge. There’s nothing like the feeling of getting your own back, or hearing stories of terrible people who got their just desserts! However, some people have taken their revenge plots way too far – but in a way I just can’t get enough of. From cheaters who had their lives completely ruined, to immortalizing the deed with tattoos, here are even more stories of people who conducted some nuclear level revenge! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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September 3 · 32 min
What Was Earth Like Before the Dinosaurs?
When we think back millions of years ago, long before recorded history, we usually think about dinosaurs, right? Those big boys are cool, sure, but life on Earth actually existed for billions of years before the first dinosaur cha cha’d onto the scene! Though, it was very different to what you might imagine. So, come with me on a wild journey from Earth’s very first days all the way through to the dawn of the dinosaurs! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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