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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 · 25 min
Largest Animals to Ever Exist on Earth
Tell me something: what’s the biggest animal you’ve ever seen in real life? An elephant maybe? A giraffe? Perhaps you’ve actually seen a blue whale! They’re all pretty huge, but amazingly, these aren’t the biggest animals to have ever existed – in fact they’re not even the biggest of their kind! So, come with me as we take a look at the biggest animals that have ever walked the earth, and what they were able to do! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Wednesday · 30 min
Forbidden Places You Should Never Go
The world is full of amazing and mysterious places. But there are some places you should never go – and the reasons will make your stomach churn. From a cursed island to an eerie hotel you’d never check out of, here are some forbidden places you should never go! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Monday · 30 min
Lucky Discoveries That Made People Rich
Do you ever dream of having unbound riches but don’t want to put in any of the work? Of course you do! Well, I’ve rounded up the luckiest people who stumbled upon the most unbelievable riches. So, get ready to take a trip through treasures you couldn’t even imagine – but be warned. For some folk, all that money put a big target on their back. It’s time to look at some lucky discoveries that made people filthy rich. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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November 5 · 50 min
If You Notice This In Your Food, Throw It Away Immediately!
Imagine sinking your teeth into your favourite meal, and feeling something crunch that was never meant to be there. A whole human tooth, buried in your Chinese takeaway! A freshly severed finger, scooped up in your ice cream. A live, deadly spider unfurling its legs in a bunch of bananas. It sounds like a horror film, but every single one of these stories actually happened. From Kentucky-fried towels and bullet-stuffed hotdogs, to sewing needles baked into a fast-food breakfast and things with far too many legs crawling out of a sealed can, we're about to dig into the most stomach-churning discoveries people have ever made in their own food. And they all carry the exact same warning: if you ever notice any of this on your plate, throw it away immediately. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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November 3 · 26 min
Reasons Behind Strange Things You See In Food
Let's find out the truth about the strange things hidden inside our favorite food and drinks. From how Swiss cheese gets its holes, to the meaning of hidden codes on food packaging, and even exploring Oreo’s connection to the world’s largest secret society, let’s tuck in to the reasons behind strange things you see in food! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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October 30 · 27 min
Extreme Stories of Revenge That Went Too Far – Part 7
Some say revenge is a dish best served cold. Well, those people are wusses – revenge is best served flaming hot and covered in spiders! Yep, it’s time for more dastardly tales of fiendish vengeance. So, from some truly impressive uses of dog doo-doo to a group of thugs made homeless and destitute, here’s some more extreme stories of revenge that went way too far! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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October 28 · 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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October 26 · 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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