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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.

Be Amazed


    • Aug 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 18m AVG DURATION
    • 346 EPISODES

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    The Be Amazed podcast is an absolute delight for fans of the YouTube channel. It offers the same level of entertainment, knowledge, and quirkiness that viewers have come to expect from the host. Personally, I've been following the YouTube channel for years, and having the podcast as another way to enjoy the content is fantastic.

    One of the best aspects of The Be Amazed podcast is its ability to keep listeners engaged and entertained. The host's storytelling skills are exceptional, and they have a knack for choosing topics that are both intriguing and educational. Each episode is well-researched and presents a wide range of fascinating facts that I never would have known otherwise. Whether it's about historical events, bizarre phenomena, or mind-blowing discoveries, every episode leaves me feeling amazed and wanting to learn more.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its versatility. While the YouTube channel primarily caters to visual learners, the podcast format allows for easy listening on-the-go. Whether I'm driving, cleaning, or just relaxing with my eyes closed, I can still enjoy all the captivating content that The Be Amazed has to offer. The audio quality is excellent, and the host's voice is clear and engaging throughout each episode.

    As for drawbacks, one minor issue I have noticed with The Be Amazed podcast is occasionally inconsistent release schedules. While this doesn't happen often, there have been a few instances where episodes were not uploaded as regularly as expected. However, given the high-quality content provided by this podcast, it's understandable that production may sometimes take longer than anticipated.

    In conclusion, The Be Amazed podcast is a must-listen for fans of the YouTube channel and anyone who enjoys learning fascinating facts in an entertaining manner. From start to finish, each episode keeps listeners engaged with incredible stories and interesting insights into various topics. Despite occasional inconsistencies in release schedules, this podcast remains a fantastic source of education and entertainment that never fails to leave me amazed.



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    This Is How a Nuclear Bomb Works

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 26:51 Transcription Available


    Since their first, devastating use back in 1945, nuclear weapons have been a huge source of anxiety and fear across the globe. For almost a century now, we've lived in the knowledge that our world leaders could plunge us into nuclear war with destruction on a scale never before seen in history. But how likely really is this scenario? What was the biggest nuclear weapon ever dropped? And how does a nuke even work anyway? Slip your HazMat suit on and brace yourself for impact, because you're about to get hit with a fat knowledge bomb.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Worst Jobs You Could Be Assigned in World War 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 27:15


    From being loaded into human torpedoes to detecting landmines using nothing more than their own bodies, some of these jobs were about as bad as they get. They say, “war is hell”, and you're about to find out why, as we explore some of the worst roles you could be assigned during World War 2!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Harshest Punishments for The Smallest Crimes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 25:52


    Some things you never even thought could be illegal can get you slapped with a life sentence! Let's open our casebook and find out how that's possible, as we explore some of the harshest punishments doled out for the smallest of crimes! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    What Your Dog's Sleeping Position Reveals About Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 23:31


    Even though roughly a third of us own at least one of the cute canines, many of us don't realise just how much their sleeping positions can tell us about them. And it's not just dogs that reveal all in their sleep! So, grab your pooch and snuggle up tight, because it's time to find out what your dog's sleeping position reveals about them, and explore some other animals with crazy sleeping habits too!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Crazy Ways People Tried to Avoid the Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 23:45


    Nobody wants to go to prison, but if you're sentenced to serve time, you don't really have a choice in the matter. But not everyone goes down that easy! Whether it's trying to hide their faces in pen ink, faking their own demise, or surgically altering their appearance, some criminals really go the extra mile to stay out of the way of the law. Are you wondering how many of these creative criminals got away with it? Well, you're about to find out, as we explore the most hilarious and craziest ways people tried to avoid the law!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The Horrible Things North Korean Soldiers Have to Go Through

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 25:27


    There are few countries on earth as repressed or as militarised as North Korea. Under the military-first dictatorship of the Kim Dynasty, the Korean People's Army – or KPA - has become the central pillar of the country's government and society. It's believed that with 1.3 million active soldiers, a 5.8 million strong paramilitary force, and 200,000 reserve soldiers, it has the largest military of any country in the world. While its massive military parades show off super-disciplined men and women, a peek behind the hermit kingdom's curtain reveals a more disturbing picture. From being forced to live in squalor to starving during their service, it's time to take a look at the horrible things North Korea's soldiers really have to go through. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Most Expensive Construction Mistakes in The World

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 29:46


    All over the world, huge, awe-inspiring construction projects, from skyscrapers to suspension bridges, dominate our skylines. As you can imagine, these construction projects are built on plenty of blood, sweat and cold, hard cash! But they don't always turn out the way their developers anticipate. In fact, basic mistakes in multi-million-dollar projects can see new buildings abandoned, bridges destroyed, or entire complexes collapse! So, grab your hard hat and hang onto your wallet, as we explore some of the most expensive construction mistakes in the world! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    You Wouldn't Survive Dipping Your Toe In This Lake

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 26:49


    Prepare yourself for a story so dark, it'll make you wish it wasn't real. This is the terrifying true tale of Lake Karachay and other even deadlier lakes all around the world. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    You'll Never Eat This Again Knowing How It's Made

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 24:20


    From puking bees to glued meats, and even a peek into the unnerving life-cycles of the humble hotdog and cans of SPAM, here are some foods you'll NEVER eat again once you know just how they're made… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Amazing Secrets Hidden in Everyday Things - Part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 19:27


    When you're naturally curious, every day's a school day - but I'll bet you didn't realise just how much there is to learn about the seemingly mundane items we see and use on the daily. From deceptive store displays to the secret messages hidden in fast food, let's take a look at yet another batch of amazing secrets hidden in everyday things! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Luckiest People Who Survived The Impossible - Part 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 26:30


    It was Christmas Eve, 1971. 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke and her mother, Maria Koepcke, excitedly boarded LANSA Flight 508. They were flying from the city of Lima, Peru, to spend Christmas with Juliane's father in Panguana, a biological research centre in the rainforest where the family lived. It would be a short flight, a little over an hour if they were lucky. But they weren't lucky. Far from it. Midway through the flight, with no warning, the plane broke apart! Juliane was thrown out, and suddenly found herself free-falling some 10,000 feet! How would she survive this colossal fall? What had caused the plane to break apart mid-flight? If you want answers to these questions and more, then stay tuned as we explore this unbelievable story of survival against all odds, and many more like it!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    From $42 Billion to 0 – How Anil Ambani Lost All His Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 25:48


    We all love a story of rags to riches, but how many times have you heard about someone going from multi-billion-dollar riches to empty-pocket rags? Well, that's exactly what happened to Indian businessman Anil Ambani. From the most expensive sibling rivalry in the world, to jail bailout scandals and a mind boggling $7 billion debt, here's how one man went from $42 billion to 0!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Lost Species That Might Save Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 28:22


    Our environment is transforming faster than we can predict, and now it's affecting our food security, our health, and our everyday lives! Instead of looking to the future, scientists are turning to relics of the past that have been extinct for thousands of years! Species like Woolly Mammoths and Aztec crops, which once survived in harsher environments than what we have to face. So, buckle up as we go for a deep dive into some vanished species of the past that might just hold the keys to our salvation! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    For 36 years, This Man Dug in the Mountains - The Story of Huang Dafa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 19:33


    The world can be a tough place. And, sometimes, it can leave you feeling powerless to change anything. But that's not true. No matter how high the mountain, you can scale it! Or, in the case of humble Chinese villager turned hero Huang Dafa, dig straight through it! So, expeditioners, keep your hats hard and your hearts open as we embark on the inspiring story of one man who literally moved mountains to make the world a better place.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Amazing Secrets Hidden in Everyday Things - Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 21:23


    They say you should always try to see the beautiful in the everyday, but I'll bet you didn't realise just how many beautifully brilliant secrets are hidden in the items you use every day. From classified cookie symbols to the reason green gummi bears aren't what you think, here are some more amazing secrets hidden in everyday things!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    John McAfee, The Millionaire Antivirus Creator Who Went Insane

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 25:51


    If you've used a computer in the last 40 years, chances are an annoying little pop-up has invaded your screen relentlessly. It was by McAfee, the most well-known and annoying anti-virus programme available on the market. Today, about 500 million customers rely on it to protect their computers from malicious software, and it made close to $3 billion in revenue in 2020 alone. Now, I bet you're thinking the inventor of this essential tech was probably a typical I.T. nerd who now lives a quiet, private life with his many millions of dollars… but that couldn't be further from the truth. John McAfee was a pioneer, inventor, and all-around coding genius. However, he led a life that was so unbelievable and bizarre, his recent obituary read more like an action movie plot than the life of a techie! From starting as an underdog, to making hundreds of millions of dollars, to becoming an addict, a fugitive, sucking a model's toes for the camera, and running for president while running from the cops! And that's not even half of it. Let's take a ride through the wild life of John McAfee. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    People Found Living In Bizarre Places

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 21:43


    From shoebox-sized apartments to literal mansions, our dwellings come in all different shapes and sizes. However, beyond the realms of real-estate, some people have gotten pretty creative with what they call “home”. From grocery stores and sewers to the amazing story of a man who lived in an airport for 18 years… and made $250,000 from it?! Let's explore some of the most bizarre places people have been found living. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Proof Governments Are Dumb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 22:22


    We all like to think the people in charge of our countries have their heads screwed on straight. But the truth is, they can be just as stupid as the rest of us. In fact, they can be way more stupid. From political punch-ups and selling nuke material to anyone who asks, to state-mandated glowing reindeer! Sounds too dumb to be real, right? Well, get ready to hear some of the stupidest decisions that our many governments and official institutions have ever made.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Video Game Theories That'll Ruin Your Childhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 23:52


    Gamers are a seriously passionate bunch. After spending hours, days, or even weeks playing a single game, some seriously hardcore fans will seek out tiny in-game details left behind by the developers. Anything left unexplained can have a fan base spinning theories that point to a much darker picture off-screen. And disturbingly, not even your favourite childhood games are safe! From Mario's insatiable hunger for souls to people eating Pokémon, it's time to shatter the fourth wall and take a dive into a few theories that'll ruin your favourite video games forever. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    People Born With Crazy Mutations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 22:17


    Did you see the New Mutants? No? Don't worry – that movie sucked! Let's learn about some real mutants – and without the crummy CGI. Join me on our journey through history as we hear some inspirational stories and learn some mind-blowing bodies. Here are people born with mind-blowing mutations.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The Worst Pain A Human Can Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 22:56


    From eye surgery without an anesthetic to a plant with a sting that can torment you for years, I hope you never experience any of the agonizing afflictions I'm about to reveal. So, grit your teeth and brace yourself because it's time to learn about some of the most painful things a human can ever experience. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    What People In The Past Thought The Future Would Look Like

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 25:58


    Here's a question: what do you want the future to look like? Personally, I'm hoping for instant teleportation, hoverboards, and free chocolate for all by 2050! Sounds like a bit of a stretch, I know, but it's nothing compared to what people over 100 years ago thought life would be like today! From robotic helpers and super schools, to flying fireman, some of the predictions are hilarious, but others are surprisingly accurate! Well, it's time to separate the science facts from the science fiction, as we explore what people in the past thought we'd be doing today!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Strangest Historical Coincidences That Can't Be Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 27:15


    Let's explore some of the most contagious and strangest historical coincidences of all time!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Why The Amazon River Has No Bridges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 25:41


    The Amazon River is believed by many to be the longest river in the world, closely followed by the Nile. Although these two rivers may share a similar size, there's one thing that they don't have in common: bridges! The Amazon River has no bridges whatsoever! Let's find out why!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    People Who Became Rich With Junk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 26:01


    They say that money is what makes the world go round, but with rising rent prices, food prices, gas prices - heck, everything prices - getting rich today is easier said than done. But it's not impossible to go from rags to riches! From stories of crazy collectors, crafty entrepreneurs, and dumpster divers, some of whom had as little as $1 – or less – it's time to take a look at a few millionaires who started from the very bottom! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Comparing Death Rows Around The World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 25:38


    Death Row is the part of a prison that houses inmates awaiting the sentence of capital punishment for some seriously heinous crimes. While Capital Punishment is an intensely controversial issue, it's still famously legal across the United States. But the US isn't the only country in the world with a death row! From the crimes that can land you there, to the last meal you're given, it all varies wildly depending on where you're condemned. So, let's explore some of the most shocking differences in death rows around the world! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Free Cash In The Street But Nobody Wants it!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 17:00


    Have you ever found a $5 bill in the street and felt like it's your lucky day? I know I have. What if you found $500, though? Would you still take it? How about $500,000?! Well, believe it or not, only recently an entire country's worth of people were faced with this very question – and none of them chose to take any of it! In fact, some of them even threw it away! All this despite being so poor they could hardly afford food. Uhh… what?! Well, the whole thing is kinda hard to explain. Let's find out why nobody wanted any of this free cash, and how it ended up in the street in the first place! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Most Elite Special Forces In The World – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 24:04


    Elite special forces are some of the most formidable and best-trained units a country can boast. They scope out threats, conduct top-secret missions, and go where many other troops fear to tread! From their insane training to undercover operations, you won't believe the extent that some of the best of the best really go to!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Deadly Animals You'll Be Glad To Know Are Extinct

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 26:40


    The world's full of some terrifying creatures who'd have no trouble making a quick meal out of us humans! But as scary some animals today may seem, there once existed even bigger, badder, and way more terrifying beasts. From child-eating eagles to colossal carnivorous whales, here are 20 deadly animals that you'll be glad to know are extinct. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Embarrassingly Dumb Ways People Died - Darwin Awards Winners (Part 12)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 21:53


    Now, you'd think after so many episodes of this series, we'd be running low on accounts of people who embarrassingly removed themselves from the gene pool. And yet, unbelievably, here I am again with even more stories of idiots that ended themselves in the dumbest ways possible. From attempting to French Kiss a rattlesnake, to laughing in the face of gun safety, here's a new episode of our never-ending Darwin Awards!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The 3000 Room Cursed Hotel That's Never Had A Single Guest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 16:24


    Jutting out of a cold, dank city fog, a massive triangular monolith erupts from the skyline. The city of boxy, concrete apartment blocks below can't match up to the sheer size of this bizarrely shaped building, which reaches 1,083 feet into the sky. Despite its foreboding appearance, it's actually a hotel that's a little taller than France's Eiffel Tower or New York's Chrysler Building. With 3.9 million square feet of usable floor space and 3000 rooms, it's big enough to rival some of the largest hotels in the world! It was even designed to include casinos and nightclubs, so you'd think it'd be bustling with life! But despite its shiny façade, this hotel has never welcomed a single guest, and has actually laid empty for almost 30 years! With all that information, can you guess where this incredibly creepy hotel is? Well, brace yourself, because I promise you're not going to believe what I'm about to tell you. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    He Spent 22 Years Digging Through A Mountain With A Hammer And Chisel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 21:23


    We all have mountains in our lives. For some of us, they're our ambitious career goals. For others, the personal mountains are just managing to walk up the stairs to their apartment without feeling short of breath! But no matter what mountainous ambitions we may have, they're pretty likely to pale in comparison to the story of one middle-aged man who spent 22 years cutting an actual mountain down to size. And, craziest of all, he did it alone. Now how exactly does a person tame a mountain? And why? Well, if you want to find out, grab your pickaxe, as we explore the story of Dashrath Manjhi, the most patient man in the world. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Exciting Time Capsules From The Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 23:57


    If you wanted to really summarise the times we live in, what items would you put in a time capsule, only intended to be opened after many, many years? It's a difficult question. To really define a time with just items alone can be tricky, but plenty have done it, and once opened, the stuff inside can be pretty mind-blowing. From age-old mysteries to futuristic constructions, let's crack open the most exciting time capsules, including a few we were never supposed to see! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Mysterious Books You Should Avoid Reading At All Costs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 23:00


    For as long as mankind can remember, the written word has served as a portal to incredible knowledge, sometimes passed down over thousands of years. But as enlightening as books can be, there are some you should never, ever read. From ancient tomes supposedly containing black magic to cursed texts that could lead to your demise, keep the lights on bright as we delve into the most mysterious books you should avoid reading at all costs.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    What Are Those Floaty Things In Your Eye? Fact Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 20:58


    They say curiosity killed the cat, but it's natural to want to find out more about the world around us. After all, that's probably why you're listening to this episode in the first place, right? Rest assured, these weird and wonderful nuggets of information are sure to satisfy that craving for now! Just allow me to amaze you! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    False Facts Everyone Still Believes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 22:34


    Would it surprise you to learn that people tend to believe a lot of stuff that isn't true? No? Well, it makes sense. The modern world is complicated and fast-moving. Everyone has places to be, work to do, and bills to pay – most folks just don't have the time to google random facts and double-check their accuracy. Luckily for you, I have nothing but free time! So, get ready to have your world rocked, because here come some false facts that you just might believe!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The Unbelievable Story Of Teenage Castaways

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 20:53


    At some point, most of us have fantasized about swapping our hectic day-to-day lives for isolated bliss on a tropical island. But while that might sound like heaven to some, survival on a deserted island is certainly no picnic, as one exceptional group of real-life castaways learned back in the 60s. And, craziest of all, they were only teenagers at the time! So, grab your coconuts and face-painted volleyballs, as we explore the incredible true story of 6 boys who found themselves lost and alone on a deserted island!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Chainsaws Were Invented For Childbirth! Fact Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 22:13


    Do you have a sudden craving for random trivia? Are you in need of some killer pub quiz questions? Fear not my friends, coming up are some of the best random facts the internet has to offer, courtesy of yours truly!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Embarrassingly Dumb Ways People Died - Darwin Awards Winners (Part 11)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 21:54


    There are many ways a person can kick the bucket, including the most embarrassing of all: their own stupidity. It's true; an alarming number of pop their clogs each year due to their own blatant lack of risk-assessment and self-preservation skills. Luckily, I'm here to tell you all about them so you can avoid a similar fate. From the biggest dum-dums of the coronavirus pandemic, to people who lost battles against nature, here are some Darwin Award winners who naturally selected themselves out of existence. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    20 Facts You Didn't Know 5 Minutes Ago

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 22:51


    In the age of the internet, an entire goldmine of knowledge is never more than a few clicks away. The problem is that it sometimes seems like there's just too much out there. How do you decide what's worth knowing and what will only clog up your brain with useless nonsense? That's where I come in. From the weird and wonderful to the downright amazing, coming up are 20 facts you didn't know 5 minutes ago!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    How Did A Woman Who Was Dead Show Up At Her Own Funeral

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 24:47


    Funerals are understandably morose affairs. But what would you do if the woman whose funeral you were attending suddenly showed up to her own ceremony? I'd run for the hills! But this isn't hypothetical, back in 2015 it really happened. And it's far from the only time something terrifying and seemingly impossible like this has happened, either. So, rev up your hearses as we go through some unbelievable times people appeared at their own funeral. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Luckiest People Who Survived The Impossible - Part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 21:38


    Have you ever had something weirdly lucky happen to you? Maybe you found $20 lying on the ground? Or perhaps you were just in the right place at the right time? Amazing as that is, there are some people out there who have survived against near-impossible odds and lived to tell the tale. From a woman who spent 80 minutes trapped in freezing water, to a soldier who fell over four miles without a parachute, let's look at even more of the luckiest people who survived the impossible.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    This Family Adopted A Doberman But After 5 Days They Heard A Scream

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 25:08


    The Svilicic family took a huge gamble when they adopted a Doberman from a rescue shelter and brought him home to their 17-month-old daughter back in 2007! Would the Doberman bond with their child? Or had the family made a terrible mistake? All those questions were answered when, only five days later, the parents heard a loud scream from their backyard! What catastrophe had unfolded? Let's dive into stories of incredible heroic dogs that saved their owners!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Plans That Didn't Go As Expected - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 16:13


    Benjamin Franklin once said, “if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail”. But sometimes, no matter how much planning is involved, a task can still veer comically far off its intended outcome. From hilarious failed attempts at deception to jaw-dropping scuba-dive surprises, let's check out some plans that definitely didn't go as expected.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The Most Powerful Breeds of Dog in The World

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 21:52


    When you think of a dog, what's the first thing to come to mind? Something cute and fuzzy with a mindless grin on its face? Well, true, some dogs are like that. But others are far less cuddly. So, from brutal beasts taller than men to mighty hounds that have gone toe to toe with actual bears, grab a lead – or chain – because we're about to go walkies with the most powerful breeds of dog in the world.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Embarrassingly Dumb Ways People Died - Darwin Awards Winners (Part 10)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 14:32


    Despite all the advancements in modern society, people still find ways to fall through the safety nets and put themselves in danger. Some people are so dumb that no amount of health and safety regulations can keep them around past their self-inflicted expiry date! So, without further ado, let's marvel at the unfortunate souls who selected themselves out of the gene pool, winning a posthumous Darwin Award in the process! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Most Elite Special Forces in The World

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 16:46


    Among the special armed forces of the world's nations are found some of the most formidable units ever seen. Designed to go above and beyond the call of duty, everything from their training to their missions goes further than standard military forces to extremes you'll struggle to believe. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sneakiest Disguises People Used For The Best Reasons

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 21:18


    They say, “never judge a book by its cover”. But even the best of us are prone to judging people based on their appearance, wealth, or societal status. Because of this, people sometimes hide these things, or even downright lie about them! So, from a secret millionaire who pretended to be poor to a cop who pretended to be a disabled homeless man, here are some people who received very different treatment once they disguised themselves, and the weird and wonderful reasons why they did so.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Most Powerful Militaries in The World

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 29:00


    All around the world, battlefields are constantly evolving. The fight for control and power no longer hinges on the size of a country's army, but on their tactics, technology, financials, and logistical capabilities as well. And believe you me, some countries have a lot more of these than others! So, taking all this into account, it's time to find out which countries have the most formidable military forces in the world!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Wine Genius Defrauded The World With His Scamming Family

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 23:57


    Back in March 2012, the FBI charged down wine expert Rudy Kurniawan's front door, and made a shocking discovery – one that finally closed a four-year-long investigation. The designer suit wearing, Lamborghini driving Kurniawan wasn't everything he claimed to be – he'd been scamming some of the world's wealthiest people out of millions of dollars! How? Crack open your favorite bottle and pour yourself a glass. This story has notes of deception, betrayal, and more than a hint of fraud – because we're investigating how one man and his family stole millions from bankers and wine afficionados! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Luckiest People Who Survived The Impossible - Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 18:37


    Lady luck can be a cruel mistress. But for some ludicrously lucky people, she comes just when they need her most. From a woman who survived falling 14,500 feet without a parachute, to a girl who was frozen solid for a whole night, the following stories of these real-life legends are sure to leave your jaws on the floor. Let's take a look at even more of the luckiest people who survived against impossible odds!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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