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Believe it or not, some trees are so hazardous that even standing too close can be a death sentence! There are trees that produce deadly poisons, trees with trunks lined with thorns, and trees whose seeds explode with the force of a hand grenade! Suddenly the forest doesn't seem so relaxing! So, let me be your guide, as we explore some of the world's most dangerous trees and plants that you should never, ever touch! Our Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/BEAMAZEDAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In nature, food rarely comes easily. Some forms of prey out there have developed pretty terrifying defense techniques to avoid becoming dinner. But apparently, nature's most hardcore animals just don't care. From creatures with an appetite for the poisonous and the spiky, to some unexpected fans of all things bony and rocky, get ready for the animals that have evolved to eat deadly food.Our Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/BEAMAZEDAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Both the First and Second World Wars were undeniably horrific periods in history, and one thing we can all agree on is that a Third World War would be good for nobody. But what if the worst happens and we really do get swept up in one? Well, some people would definitely have it worse than others. So, come with me as we take a hypothetical look at some of the worst roles you could be assigned in World War 3.Our Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/BEAMAZEDAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From abundances of junk to filthy old socks that look as if they may be breathing, there are plenty of interesting things to be found under people's beds. But in this episode we're delving beneath beds that have hidden truly extraordinary things. From treasures worth millions, to monsters in every sense of the word, stay tuned to see what lies beneath the treasure troves we call beds!Our Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/BEAMAZEDAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ah, cartoons – they're what childhoods are made of. However, we all must grow up, and one thing life teaches us is that not everything is as it seems – cartoons included! So today we'll be uncovering some hidden truths, ranging from the practical secrets of animation that will blow your mind, to the peculiar reason why the Simpsons are yellow. Here's a sprinkling of very sinister theories and interpretations that – fair warning – may just ruin your childhood favourites forever. So stick with me as I reveal some of the craziest – and darkest – cartoon secrets you won't believe are true! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Symbols! We see them everywhere; on traffic signs, on logos, on our phones – even hand gestures are a kind of symbol. But have you ever wondered where all these universal squiggles and swoops come from? Well, allow me to act as your humble cryptographer, as we decode everything from ancient @ signs to confusing controller buttons - these are the secret origins of everyday symbols. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Well, here we are again! I guess human stupidity really doesn't know any bounds. With that, let's take a look at even more Darwin Award winners and the ridiculous ways they achieved their prize!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The internet is a big place, and it's full of bizarre mysteries. Many of them are never solved – but every now and then, self-proclaimed internet detectives band together from across the globe to dive down the rabbit hole and uncover the truth. And sometimes they succeed! So, from an apparently cursed arcade machine to a spine-chilling photograph of unknown origins, let's investigate some seriously strange mysteries that were solved by Reddit and the internet! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Who doesn't love a revenge? But not just any old revenge. I'm talking posting fish-through-your-ex's-letterbox-every-single-day level revenge. Or collecting-dog-poop-for-weeks-and-throwing-it-over-your-annoying-neighbour's-yard level revenge. Jheez! Yep, strap in, cos we're about to check out even more awesomely passive aggressive ways people got revenge!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

These tantalising tales are linked by one thing – they'll make you cry. So strap in for some true stories that moved the world to tears!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I'm sure you've all heard people claiming that long running animated sitcom, The Simpsons, has predicted the future. That's because it kinda has – a lot. But you might be surprised to hear that it isn't the only cartoon with seemingly prophetic powers! So, from presidential projections to foretold food scandals – here are some of the most shockingly accurate cartoon predictions ever made. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When you go on vacation, all you want to do is check into a fancy hotel and let the bed, pool, and bellhops help you to forget about your life's worries. However, hotels aren't all about fresh linens and room service. Turns out, the hospitality industry is hiding some incredibly dark and straight-up bizarre secrets from their guests. So, today, we're going to remove our ‘do not disturb' signs and ruin all of our future vacations, as we check in and check out thieving cleaners, sickening stains and even an international secret society. Let's unveil the secrets hotels don't want you to know! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From those who excessively splurged their cash on the finer things, to those whose fraudulent and immoral schemes saw their millions melt away... Stay tuned, cause coming up are some of the dumbest lottery winners of all time!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From children from impossible places to miracles in the sky, here are some unsolved mysteries that can't easily be explained… But I'll try anyway!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We all love pets. In fact, countless studies have suggested that the company of a furry friend might even be beneficial to our mental health. That said, some pets out there are a little strange, and their owners have gone way beyond what can be considered a ‘normal' relationship with their animal friends. So, today, we'll be meeting some crazy pets with even stranger owners, including a chicken raised for meat that's now convinced he's a dog, a woman with 28,000 cats, and a handful of pet owners who refuse to say goodbye to their dearly-departed fur-babies. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How wrong would your life have to go for you to consider faking your own fatal demise? You might be thinking that getting caught for some sort of serious crime is the only reason anyone would go to such extreme lengths. But amazingly, some people have faked their own death for the smallest, strangest, and most insane reasons. From wanting to avoid marriage, ditch their friends, or just avoid a cell-phone fine, there's no reason too stupid for these people. And how some people have faked their death is almost as insane as the reason itself. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From mashed potato ice cream to secret augmented reality cars, here are some of the shocking tricks used in the commercial advertising industry!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From explosive miscalculations to bullying backfires, let's explore even more plans that didn't go as expected. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Let's explore a few weird, accidental discoveries and the stories behind some everyday innovations that you've probably never even heard of. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you order something online, how does it get to you? By road? Maybe it's flown in? Well, you might not think it, but a staggering 90% of all globally traded goods are carried by ships, many of which rely on intra-country waterways to get from A to B. These often giant, or sometimes surprisingly tiny, waterways are used to cut down travel times so that your Amazon package gets to you faster! But that's not all they're built for! From providing impossible looking passageways across countries, to the narrow straits giant ships are launched in, let's take a look at some of the most important waterways, and how they've changed the world around them. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our planet is pretty amazing. It's the only one in over 5,000 discovered planets we know for sure has life. But, in this infinite, expanding universe, have you ever wondered if there was something better? Well, it turns out there's a candy world, a diamond world, and all manner of other unbelievable places out there! So, prepare for lift-off. We're taking an intergalactic cruise around some newly discovered planets so unbelievable they seem to defy logic itself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

War is big business, and countless incredible technological marvels have been devised on behalf of this controversial industry. Understandably, the development of these game-changing weapons has to be kept super hush-hush. So, from nuclear-powered tanks to covert heart attack guns, here are some of the most unbelievable top-secret military weapons – revealed! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How exactly does death work? What really happens to body, mind, or even soul?! Today we're going to talk about all things death, from curious talking cadavers, to the science behind people claiming to have seen the ‘other side'!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the consumer-focused society we live in, it seems you can't even walk out the door without spending 20 bucks on god-knows-what. That's because big companies know exactly how to manipulate us into parting ways with our hard-earned cash – and often, we don't realise they're doing it! From the subtle to the shameful, let's investigate some of the sneakiest ways you're secretly being tricked by companies. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Some renovators have discovered one-in-a-million items they never knew were there. And some of them are truly shocking! I've got bees, bones, live bombs, and more – so, get your overalls ready as we check out some incredible treasures people discovered during renovations. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's hard to imagine a time when people didn't rely on their smartphones for everything. But not so long ago, the idea of a touch-sensitive supercomputer in your pocket would've been ridiculous! Believe it or not, we used to wear fish on our heads to cure headaches and inhale scabs to fight off diseases! Get ready for some amazing signs of just how far science has come! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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