When Charles Darwin developed his Theory of Evolution he discovered animals bred selectively, so the strongest and fittest of the species were more likely to mate and pass on their DNA. Darwin called this Natural Selection. But every day people do stuff so stupid they actually die, and so no longer have the ability to pass their DNA to future generations. Long after he died, the Darwin Awards were created as a tongue-in-cheek way to remember those people who have removed themselves from humanity...
Oct 01, 2023•12 min•Ep. 54
It’s no secret that the world is full of lies. In fact, there are tonnes of so-called ‘facts’ that almost everyone still believes about anything from ancient history to the human body, Let's debunk some of the biggest fibs around! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 27, 2023•13 min•Ep. 41
It’s not uncommon for warring neighbors to erect fences or cut down trees just to get on each other’s nerves, but what happens when someone has enough time, money, and malice to use construction as revenge? Let's explore some of the pettiest homeowners who took vengeance to the next level! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 24, 2023•13 min•Ep. 51
Experts predict we’ll all be eating bugs in the future. They’re nutritious and extremely sustainable, as the amount of feed converted into edible food is much higher than in livestock farming. Packed with protein, edible insects are a perfect meat substitute, if only we could get over the taste. Are insects the food of the future? Could we all be swapping out our Kentucky Fried Chicken for Chinese Fried Cockroaches? Let's find out now! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy ...
Sep 20, 2023•13 min•Ep. 50
We usually associate “Karma” with bad people meeting some satisfying justice. But every now and then, the universe rewards the wonderful people who deserve it the most, and it’s just as satisfying as the bad equivalent. From rags-to-riches tales to fearless rescues, let’s explore some incredible, heartwarming tales of good karma coming for good people. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 17, 2023•13 min•Ep. 49
They say the best ideas are often the simplest. But there’s a fine line between simple and stupid. In fact, some ideas are so dumb, they’re actually brilliant. Let’s check out some dumb ideas that, somehow, actually work. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 13, 2023•13 min•Ep. 48
For the most part, birds are majestic creatures. They wake us up with their songs, stun us with their beauty, and inspire us to reach for the sky. It’s easy to think of them as gentle or even fragile, but in many places around the world, there are some birds that are just downright dangerous. Speed, flight, intelligence and talons all add up to a host of birds that are seriously deadly predators. So with that in mind, let’s take a look at the most dangerous birds of prey in the world. Advertisin...
Sep 10, 2023•14 min•Ep. 47
Crying babies, random delays, and microwave-nuked meals are just some of the reasons many of us find the whole process of jetting off to a new destination to be less than pleasant, but what behind-the-scenes secrets do flight attendants keep hidden from their passengers? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 06, 2023•13 min•Ep. 46
For many years, Pixar has been warming hearts around the world with its animated family movies. But could it be that the heart-warming movies are much darker than they seem? The internet is rife with theorists who suggest that there are some seriously scary ideas hidden within these classics. Some of them may even ruin your childhood! If you’re brave enough, let’s explore 10 scary Pixar movie theories. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.c...
Sep 03, 2023•14 min•Ep. 45
One small slip-up can cause a catastrophic fallout like no other. Following on from part 1, here are some more monumentally expensive mistakes that will go down in history for all the wrong reasons. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aug 30, 2023•15 min•Ep. 44
Even the best-laid plans can go awry, and it’s simply a part of life. But some plans veer so far from their initial aims that the outcomes become absolutely hilarious. From military mishaps to disastrous street parades, let's explore some recent and historic plans that really didn’t go as expected. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 27, 2023•11 min•Ep. 43
Archeologists and amateurs have made some incredible discoveries that can either reveal valuable information about the past or create entirely new mysteries. From 10 million-year-old teeth to thousands of baffling golden spirals, here are some of the most interesting ancient rare objects found underground. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 23, 2023•14 min•Ep. 42
As human history progresses, new discoveries constantly reshape our understanding of the past. And once in a while, stories long thought to be the stuff of legend are found to be more truthful than we could’ve ever imagined. Let’s dive right into the past and explore some incredible discoveries that brought legends to life. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 20, 2023•13 min•Ep. 52
Since the dawn of the dial-up connection, we’ve been told not to believe everything we read on the internet. You’d be surprised to learn there are plenty of incredible facts that might sound like they were made to fool you but are actually true, and here are some real corkers! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aug 16, 2023•13 min•Ep. 40
Quick, easy, and affordable: these are the three pillars of fast food that keep us coming back again and again, but how much do you really know about what goes on behind closed doors? Let's explore some fast food facts you don’t want to know! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aug 13, 2023•13 min•Ep. 39
The Mona Lisa, with her enigmatic smirk and wandering gaze, is probably the most famous painting on the planet, but there’s more to this artwork than meets the eye. From subtle details to mind-blowing conspiracies, here are some of the best-kept secrets about Da Vinci’s masterpiece Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 09, 2023•14 min•Ep. 38
There are thousands of different languages in the world, but only one is universal. Just 7% of what we understand actually comes from words, while a staggering 65% is classed as nonverbal, meaning our bodies are dead giveaways of our true thoughts and feelings. Here are some secrets your body language reveals about you. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 06, 2023•13 min•Ep. 37
Can you imagine the mind-blowing spectacle of watching 1.5 million balloons being released all at once? That’s exactly what executives from Cleveland USA’s United Way Charity set out to achieve on Saturday 27th September 1986. With months of careful planning and an ambitious vision in mind, this had all the makings of a historic event that would put the city on the map once and for all. But on that fateful day, the people of Cleveland were about to be reminded of the basic laws of gravity: what ...
Aug 02, 2023•13 min•Ep. 36
There are some extremely dangerous trees out there, especially the Borrachero tree. This tree is used to make a substance called the 'devils breath'. It's known as the most dangerous tree in the world! Let's explore why you should never ever sleep under this tree. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 30, 2023•12 min•Ep. 35
An incredibly dedicated group of viewers have been waiting for almost a century to see an incredibly bizarre yet important event you've probably never even heard of. The pitch drop experiment is part of what's known as the longest-running scientific endeavor according to Guinness World Records. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 26, 2023•12 min•Ep. 34
Whether it is food, medicine, or a household necessity, it is generally expected that whatever you’re purchasing will be safe when used for its intended purpose. If it’s out on the market, the people selling it should have all their bases covered, right? Unfortunately, lots of products sold aren't fit for purpose and need to be recalled. Here are ten of some of the most noteworthy product recalls. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr...
Jul 23, 2023•13 min•Ep. 33
It’s pretty scary to think that, at any given moment, humanity is only an asteroid impact or nuclear launch away from total annihilation. But despite the universe’s best attempts to snuff us, humanity has managed to emerge from the rubble a surprising number of times. Let's explore 8 apocalypses humanity somehow survived. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 19, 2023•13 min•Ep. 32
The CIA, in its attempt to foil the spread of Communism during the Cold War, created a covert program called MKULTRA to test and develop techniques and gadgets to stop the Soviets in their tracks. Most evidence of MKULTRA’s activities were destroyed by CIA director Richard Helms, but a secret Magic Manual meant to train agents in the art of trickery and misdirection survived. Here are some of its most revealing secrets that very few people know about. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com...
Jul 16, 2023•13 min•Ep. 31
It might seem unlikely, but the world’s many lakes are in fact some of the most unusual, unexplained, and deadly natural phenomena on the planet. From unheard-of natural events to countless human disappearances and even bodies of water which suddenly vanish and reappear again, here are 10 of the most mysterious lakes out there. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 12, 2023•12 min•Ep. 30
Have you ever wondered how many bacteria you swapped with the last person you kissed, or how snails eat? The answers to questions like these can be more shocking than you’d expect. With some facts, once you’ve learned their secrets, you’ll wish you never did! Here's a selection of scary and shocking facts that will scar you for life! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 09, 2023•12 min•Ep. 29
Some products need time to find their true calling. Surprisingly, this is true even for some of the biggest brands in the world, that produce products that seem to have been the same forever. From bubble wrap to 7-Up, let's explore some everyday products originally intended for very different purposes! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 05, 2023•15 min•Ep. 28
When it comes to revenge, public displays of aggression aren’t always the best choice. Sometimes, the most satisfying kinds of vengeance are the sneaky, calculated slow-burners, and they’re just as entertaining to hear about as they are to carry out. So, get ready for off-the-charts pettiness, as we explore some awesomely passive-aggressive ways people got revenge. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 02, 2023•14 min•Ep. 27
The world is full of spooky coincidences and sometimes these uncanny happenings are so unexplainable it seems like the world we live in is just one big simulation. Here are some incredibly lucky coincidence stories that beat all odds. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 28, 2023•14 min•Ep. 26
Have you ever been so sure you’re right that you were willing to bet your life on it? The world of science occasionally attracts people ready to take that test, walking the line between braveness and serious stupidity. Forget all about safety regulations, because when no one else was willing, these mad scientists used themselves as guinea pigs! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 25, 2023•16 min•Ep. 25
Human history is packed full of uncertainty and we can’t even begin to know everything about our ancient past, but what if I told you some of the most basic facts you learned in history class are founded on lies? Let's untangle some of the most common historical misconceptions you should probably know about. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 21, 2023•14 min•Ep. 24
