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Be Amazed

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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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Episodes

Weirdest Phobias Ever

Fear is a natural response to something dangerous, like spiders, heights, or needles. But a phobia is an irrational and debilitating fear of an object, place, situation, feeling, or animal. And people can be terrified by just about anything, from eyes and belly buttons to teeny tiny holes! Let's take a look at some of the weirdest phobias that exist! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Sep 27, 202425 min

Strangest Islands That Exist

From islands flooded by crimson tides and rainbow sands, to a little landmass concealing the world’s deadliest secret, join me on this whistle-stop-tour around the strangest islands that you won’t believe actually exist! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 25, 202420 min

Things You Do Wrong Every Day

Everyone has a few bad habits, but some of those habits make everyday tasks much more difficult than they have any right to be. And because of them, there are so many things we’ve been doing wrong all this time without even knowing! From peeling sticky notes to charging your phone - and even using the bathroom – it’s time to find out what you’ve been doing wrong all this time! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Sep 23, 202419 min

The Most Believable Alien Encounters Of All Time

Whether or not we’re alone in this universe is a question everyone ponders at some point. It’s not surprising: the possible existence of extra-terrestrial beings is a concept that’s both fascinating and slightly creepy. But while we currently have no concrete evidence of aliens, there have been numerous bizarre encounters that might make you think twice about their existence, like the incredibly creepy happenings in a place in the USA known as Skinwalker Ranch. So, brace yourself, as we blast of...

Sep 20, 202428 min

Weirdest Things Athletes Do

With superhuman levels of talent, athleticism, and competitive drive, professional athletes are pretty far from being regular folks. These superstars will do whatever it takes to win, and it turns out, this often includes some pretty strange stuff. From pros with… unconventional diet choices to baseball players who take their love of the game a bit too far, let’s explore the most peculiar athletes in the world and all the weirdest things they like to do. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle....

Sep 18, 202422 min

One in a Million Coincidences - Part 8

Let's explore some one in a million coincidences that are really hard to believe and could be a glitch in the matrix! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 16, 202417 min

Cultural Oddities Tourists Just Can’t Understand

All over the world, slight cultural differences like common gestures or etiquette can cause major misunderstandings for unsuspecting visitors. Let's explore some common cultural oddities that can really confuse tourists! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 13, 202422 min

Tips On How to Survive Wild Animal Attacks

Viewing animals in their natural habitats is an incredible thing to experience, but all it takes is one wrong move for a wild encounter to turn deadly. Would you know what to do when faced with an enraged elephant, a mad-looking moose, or an angry gorilla? Let’s find out, as we explore some potentially life-saving tips on how to survive being attacked by the world’s most dangerous wild animals. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priva...

Sep 11, 202421 min

Urban Mysteries No One Can Solve

The truth is out there, but that doesn’t mean we always find it! It’s human nature to be captivated by a good old unsolved mystery – the weirder the better – and that’s exactly what I’ve got in store for you today! From mysterious meat falling from the sky to the most famous TV hijacking incident of all time, let’s dive into some of the most bizarre urban mysteries that no one can solve! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Sep 09, 202422 min

Athletes Who Went Completely Broke With Dumb Decisions

Pro athletes are among some of the highest-paid people in the world! Whether it’s slam dunks, touchdowns or home runs -- if you give the crowd something to cheer about, you can cash in millions! But , with great financial power comes great financial responsibility -- and not all our favorite stars are up to the challenge! Whether they blew it on golden bathtubs, rock n roll cafes or contentious divorces, these are the sporting heroes who made some seriously dumb decisions! Advertising Inquiries:...

Sep 06, 202424 min

Pythagoras Hated Beans So Much It Killed Him! Fact Show

Have you ever wondered why penguins can't fly? Or about one of the biggest mysteries in evolution: where do eels come from? Have you ever wondered why we see monsters in the mirror if we look at it for too long? Grab some popcorn, your best trivia hat, and strap in for this episode of the ultimate fact show! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Sep 04, 202416 min

The Worst Year Ever, When Summer Never Came: 536 A.D.

As bad as the recent years might seem, it ain’t got nothing on the year 536. So, strap in, and let’s rewind the clock almost 1,500 years, to a truly hellish year where summer never came. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 02, 202420 min

Worst Chinese Food Scandals in History

With a population of over 1.4 billion people, China certainly has a lot of hungry mouths to feed. But with such a drastic demand for food, the lax regulatory oversight and rampant profit-seeking of the country’s food industry has left Chinese consumers with some stomach-turning products. From imitation eggs to poisoned baby formula and ancient steak, let’s take a look at some of China’s food scandals! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co...

Aug 30, 202424 min

Plans That Didn’t Go As Expected - Part 2

Sometimes, a great plan in theory is a disaster in practice. Other times, the plan itself is a dumpster fire to begin with. The tales you’re about to witness unfold are a truly facepalm-worthy mixture of the two, but they all share one thing in common: none of them went as planned. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Aug 28, 202420 min

Most Expensive Mistakes in History – Part 4

You’ve made some pretty huge mistakes in your time, right? Maybe you dropped your brand-new iPhone out of a plane mid-flight, or accidentally hit the gas instead of the breaks. But whatever your goof up was, it could have been a lot worse, and way more expensive. You could have accidently blown up two multimillion-dollar aircraft, sent a billion-dollar rocket to its doom, or sunk a ship in one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world! Suddenly, your mistakes don’t seem so bad, huh? Well, get r...

Aug 26, 202423 min

Weird Punishments Handed Out Instead of Prison

Sometimes, the course of justice takes some unusual forms. It makes sense – after all, not every slightly unpleasant deed deserves to be met with a harsh sentence or a hefty fine. In some cases, something a little more creative is much more effective at teaching someone a lesson about right and wrong. So, with a hilarious mixture ranging from court-ordered chicken costumes to the funniest solution to a disagreement ever, let’s check out some Weird Punishments Handed Out Instead of Prison. Advert...

Aug 23, 202422 min

Extinct Animals Scientists Are Close to Reviving from Extinction

More than one in five species on the planet today face extinction, and that’s predicted to rise to 50% by the end of the century unless we do something about it. But what if I told you extinction isn’t as permanent as you think? Thanks to the wonders of science, we might even be able to turn back the hands of time by reviving some long-lost species. So, without further ado, let’s explore some extinct animals that might walk the Earth once more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

Aug 21, 202423 min

Why Do Men Have Adam's Apples? Fact Show

Let's delve into a whole host of mind-blowing facts you never knew you needed to learn. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 19, 202413 min

Strangest Cat Behaviors Finally Explained

Anyone who’s owned or even merely encountered a cat knows they do some pretty strange things. But while the inner workings of a cat’s mind may seem mysterious much of the time, there’s usually a surprisingly reasonable explanation for their feline weirdness. So, grab a bowl of kitty kibble, as we check out some of the strangest cat behaviors finally explained! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Aug 16, 202421 min

Most Expensive Mistakes in All History – Part 3

Everybody makes mistakes, but even some of the smallest slip ups can have colossal consequences that end up costing an absolute fortune! So, following on from Parts 1 and 2, here’s even more massive mistakes with price tags that’ll blow your mind. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 14, 202426 min

Secret Geniuses Who Shocked Their Teachers

Let's delve into the fascinating stories of secret geniuses such as George Dantzig, Shakuntala Devi and Shourrya Ray, the 16-year-old who solved a math question that had been posed by Sir isaac Newton. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 12, 202419 min

Scary Ways Governments Control Your Behavior

You may think you’re in complete control of your life, but what if I told you your every move was being manipulated by the very organizations that claim to protect you? From the sneaky and subtle to the big and bold, here are some of the downright scariest ways that governments control your behavior. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Aug 09, 202418 min

Mind-Blowing Things You Didn't Know About Space

Less than 100 miles above our heads lies an unending universe which is vaster than we could ever comprehend. But it’s far from empty; instead, it’s filled with incredible phenomena that our puny brains can barely grasp! Can you fathom the existence of things like stars within stars, planets made of diamonds, atom-sized black holes, or even white holes? Before you space out, let me bring you back to Earth with some intel about the great, starry expanse that’ll really blow your mind. Advertising I...

Aug 07, 202423 min

One in a Million Coincidences - Part 7

There are some events in life that really make you question whether fate itself is at work. Like the Canadian woman dodged a bullet – literally – after she was rushed to the ER only to discover that her life had been miraculously saved by her own breast implants. What about the guy whose life came full circle when he ended up flying the same aircraft he'd dreamed of 20 years later? Stay tuned for a whole host of jaw-dropping tales like these in this episode of one-in-a-million coincidences! Adve...

Aug 05, 202416 min

People Who Out Lived Insane Prison Sentences

Most people find it hard being locked indoors for a few weeks. Imagine what decades of incarceration can do to you. There are cases where people who were practically kids got released as elders into a world that was vastly different to the one they left when they were imprisoned. Let’s take a look at some people who have outlived the most insane prison sentences ever given. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Aug 02, 202420 min

Surprising Myths That Are Actually True

Everyone’s experienced it. You’re at a social occasion where someone’s telling a story that happened to some guy they know , and you can’t help but think – hold up, that can’t be true. Like how a buddy of theirs had a snake swim up through their bathroom toilet, or how they heard superglue is strong enough to stick furniture to the ceiling. Or even that the Dalai Lama worked for the CIA. But here’s the crazy part. All of those, and many more so-called myths, are actually factual! So, strap in, a...

Jul 31, 202421 min

Bizarre Discoveries Found in Unexpected Places

The world is a strange and mysterious place, but depending on where you look, it can get a whole lot stranger. I mean, I was horrified to find a raisin in my chocolate chip cookie yesterday! But as odd as that was, it’s nothing compared to finding a piano on top of a mountain or watching a giant Lego man wash up on a beach! With that said, let’s take a dive into some of the most bizarre discoveries found in unexpected places. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-...

Jul 29, 202423 min

Awesomely Passive Aggressive Ways People Got Revenge - Part 2

They say revenge is a dish best served cold – and it turns out, they might actually be right. At least, that’s the conclusion to be drawn from the countless brilliant examples of cold, calculated revenge to be found throughout the internet. From the ultimate way to stop a food thief, to the greatest payback against a bully you’ll ever hear, let’s check out some awesomely passive-aggressive ways people got revenge. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...

Jul 26, 202416 min

Creepiest Coincidences in History

In 1985, a bone-chilling pattern began to emerge in several reports of British housefires. When the smoke had cleared and the house – or what was left of it – lay charred and ashen, there was often one sole survivor: a creepy old painting of a crying boy. To get to the bottom of this spooky mystery, you'll need to stick around as I uncover some of history's creepiest coincidences! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jul 24, 202420 min

Weirdest Things People Believed

Humans have always had a generally curious nature when it comes to the world around us, and that has led to the belief in some very bizarre things during less-informed times. Things like lambs growing on trees, animals spontaneously generating and brussels sprouts harbouring evil spirits. Without further ado, let’s take a dive into some of the weirdest things people actually used to believe. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jul 22, 202421 min
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