The Ancient Egyptians are known for creating one of the greatest early civilizations in world history, leaving behind a rich cultural legacy that includes the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. But if you look beyond their architectural marvels, what was life really like for the Ancient Egyptians? As it turns out, mummification was just the tip of the pyramid! Let’s delve into some of the strangest customs of ancient Egypt! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: h...
Mar 01, 2024•11 min•Ep. 108
While plenty of nations around the world like to boast about their superior military strength, not every country has a high-power defensive force. Some countries either can’t afford (or simply don’t want) a strong military presence on their home soil, and the results are guaranteed to raise a few eyebrows. So which countries have the weakest armies in the world? Let’s find out. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Feb 28, 2024•16 min•Ep. 112
We all have our little secrets and the objects we use every day are no different. Even grocery carts, bottles, and toothpicks have secret features that, once you learn about them, you’ll never look at them the same again. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 26, 2024•14 min•Ep. 109
Tragic disappearances haunt the news headlines every day, but the strangest cases follow people who somehow re-appear against all odds. From stone-cold trails to forgotten identities, let’s investigate some of the most unbelievable cases of people who disappeared and reappeared in strange and mysterious ways. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Feb 23, 2024•14 min•Ep. 113
It seems, these days, companies will do anything for a bit of exposure. But in that desperate search for attention, marketing strategies occasionally go beyond just being ignored and explode into fantastical spectacles of utter failure. Let’s get down to business; with some marketing strategies that failed spectacularly. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Feb 21, 2024•14 min•Ep. 115
Sometimes, it really does seem like the worst people get away with everything. Indeed, seeing the actions of terrible people go unpunished can be a soul-crushing experience. But luckily, we have karma. Every now and then, it steps in, delivering some super-satisfying justice to those who deserve it. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Feb 19, 2024•12 min•Ep. 107
Time travel may not be possible right now, but we can use our knowledge of the past to paint a pretty good picture. Let’s set the clock back one million years ago and take a day trip to see our planet as it once was. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 16, 2024•13 min•Ep. 111
There are plenty of mind-blowing natural phenomena in the world, and even the ground beneath our feet is subject to change. From man-eating voids to bouncy soil, prepare to be amazed by these places where the earth acts in some seriously strange ways. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 14, 2024•15 min•Ep. 104
To break the law with your freedom intact, you need to be either smart, intimidating or lucky. But some miscreants don’t match any of those criteria. Some criminals are so incredibly dumb that they end up doing the hard work for the police, making their arrest not only simple but inevitable! From robbers who accidentally called the cops on themselves to California’s phantom pooper, let’s explore some embarrassingly dumb people who don’t want their freedom. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircl...
Feb 12, 2024•12 min•Ep. 102
North Korea is a country well known for its secrecy, poverty, human rights violations, and of course, its enigmatic leader, Kim Jong Un. Being such a private and unique nation, however, means there are a few quirks that simply don’t exist outside its all-encompassing walls. So, let’s break into the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and see what we can find. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Feb 09, 2024•14 min•Ep. 106
An attitude of winning at all costs sees some athletes throw the rulebook out of the window. But once they’ve crossed that finish line or climbed that podium, a single keen-eyed onlooker can bring all their hard-won success crashing down. With that, let’s talk about some shocking times athletes were caught cheating. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Feb 07, 2024•14 min•Ep. 105
At some point you’ve probably experienced something that made you say, “It’s a small world”, but there are some coincidences out there that are so impressive they deserve a special place in history. Here are some more one-in-a-million coincidences! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 05, 2024•11 min•Ep. 103
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, but just how special are yours? You’re probably familiar with the same old shades but believe it or not there are people with silver, violet, or even multicolored eyes out there. Let’s explore some of the rarest eye colors spotted in humans! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Feb 02, 2024•14 min•Ep. 101
The natural world can be a scary place and it’s easier than you might think to get lost in the wilderness without any means of immediate escape. If you do happen to find yourself in this sticky situation, don’t panic and try to remember these tips, because they could save your life! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jan 31, 2024•12 min•Ep. 100
The advancement of civilization has given a fighting chance to those whose lack of awareness might’ve gotten them killed in the past. But some people make such terrible decisions, and even the achievements of the modern world can’t keep them alive. Let’s dive into some unbelievably dumb ways people died, earning themselves a Darwin award for natural selection. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jan 29, 2024•14 min•Ep. 99
There’s nothing more satisfying than a heaping slice of justice even though justice often seems so far out of reach. But every once in a while, with a remarkably twisted sense of humor, the universe does deliver its delicious brand of karma upon the awful people who deserve it the most. So, to do justice to Karma’s abiding place in the public consciousness, here’s an all-encompassing mixture of some of the most satisfying times karma came for awful people, past and present. Advertising Inquiries...
Jan 26, 2024•13 min•Ep. 98
Despite being the wife of one of the world's most renowned and feared leaders, Kim Jong Un, almost nothing is known about Ri Sol Ju. And there’s a reason for that. As Party Leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Kim Jong Un rules over his country with an iron fist, and his wife is no exception. . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jan 24, 2024•12 min•Ep. 97
Let's investigate the tragic life of real-life Gentle Giant Robert Wadlow, the tallest man in History. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 22, 2024•15 min•Ep. 96
The Guinness Book of World Records has recognized countless “world’s tallest” and “world’s smallest” individuals over the years, but only one man has ever found himself eligible for both categories in a single lifetime: Mr. Adam Rainer. Let's explore the curious case of the man who was born a dwarf and died a giant! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jan 19, 2024•9 min•Ep. 91
Our planet is just one part of an infinite universe. But, unless you’re an astronaut or best buds with Elon Musk, your chances of ever leaving Earth are negligible. That didn’t stop scientists from imagining what life would be like on other planets though. Let's explore what living on other planets would look, and sound like. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jan 17, 2024•13 min•Ep. 95
As legendary sci-fi writer Arthur C. Clarke once said: Two possibilities exist; either we are alone in the Universe, or we are not. Both are equally terrifying. Let's find out what would happen if we discover alien life someday. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 15, 2024•13 min•Ep. 94
Sometimes it’s what we don’t say that reveals the most, and that’s definitely the case when it comes to dating. From subtle hints to bodily reactions, here are some tell-tale signs to look out for if you want to know whether someone really likes you. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 12, 2024•13 min•Ep. 93
The world is unpredictable, and you never know when your life might come under threat. It pays to be prepared, but not everyone possesses inbuilt survival instincts. Can you defeat these ten riddles that you must solve to stay alive? Let’s find out. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 10, 2024•11 min•Ep. 92
Going through security checks at airports, concerts, and various other formal events can sometimes seem like a total chore, but the bottom line is that these precautions are only there to keep us safe. Still, that doesn’t mean security is always air-tight. From simple disguises to tightrope acts, let's discover the most unbelievable ways people managed to sneak past security! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jan 08, 2024•13 min•Ep. 90
It’s no surprise that giving millions of dollars to someone with minimal common sense doesn’t tend to work out too well. But that’s exactly what can happen every now and then, thanks to a little thing called the lottery. If you’re ready to learn about the myriad ways you can blow through millions fast, let’s take a look at the worst lottery winners who lost it all. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jan 05, 2024•12 min•Ep. 89
Near-extinction circumstances were a reality for our ancestors at one point in history. So, let’s rewind the clocks to that time 96.7% of humans died! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 03, 2024•16 min•Ep. 88
It’s always satisfying to see an awful person get punished by karma. But a rarer source of satisfaction is seeing chance occurrences reward amazingly generous and kind people for their efforts. From heroic race-car drivers to life-changing chihuahuas, let’s get right down to times when good karma came for good people. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jan 01, 2024•11 min•Ep. 87
We all have nightmares about being in sudden peril, but would you be equipped to survive if your worst fears became reality? There are loads of handy tips out there to keep you safe, and here are some facts that could literally save your life someday. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 29, 2023•12 min•Ep. 86
Throughout history, there have been a handful of occasions where the dumbest-sounding ideas turned out to be an absolute stroke of genius. Some of these seemingly stupid plans and strategies ultimately turned the tide in battles and even permanently changed the places in which they occurred. Let's explore some historic ideas so dumb and ridiculous, that they were actually smart. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Dec 27, 2023•12 min•Ep. 85
Childhood is a period when life is simple and our minds are innocent. It’s not until we grow up and revisit some of our favorite sources of childhood entertainment that we discover that there are some pretty adult themes hiding there. In fact, applying adult logic to some classics makes them downright disturbing! Here are some theories that have taken the internet by storm and are sure to ruin your childhood memories. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: htt...
Dec 25, 2023•15 min•Ep. 84
