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Be Amazed

Be Amazed

Be Amazed

Science, Society & Culture, History, Leisure, Documentary

5710 Ratings

Overview

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.

289 Episodes

Secret Reasons You Don't Know About Everyday Things

In your day-to-day life, you probably use an astounding array of different items without stopping to think much about them. But, turns out, many of them actually have secret uses and crazy reasons for their designs that you’d never have guessed! From your phone to your bank card, get ready to uncover some of the best-kept secrets in everyday things! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

The Largest Organs of Any Animal Ever

Remember 8th grade dissection class? Poor Franklin the frog never knew what was coming. But his little organs were nothing on what some colossal animals on our Earth are packing. Let's explore the largest organs of any animal ever! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

Cursed Objects That Scientists Fear

Science is humanity’s never-ending quest to discover and understand the world around us. But there are some things in this world that even the most avid scientists regret discovering. From what’s lurking in the deepest depths of Chernobyl, to a mysterious sphere that can take decades off your life in the blink of an eye, let's investigate the cursed objects that science should have left alone! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

Hardest Choices That Test What Kind Of Person You Are

The choices we make every day can shape our personality, but our personality can also influence the decisions we make! So, in this episode, I’m going to ask you to make some hard choices to determine what kind of person you are. I’ll be measuring you against the 5 main psychological traits to measure personality, these are; Agreeableness, your tendency to cooperate and be compassionate, Extraversion, so how confident and outgoing you are, Openness, your sense of adventure and equality, Neuroticism, how obsessive and emotional you can be, and Conscientiousness, if you’re diligent and careful. Keep a note of how many of each trait you pick, and at the end, I’ll reveal what kind of person you are! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

Mysterious Places That Could Be Portals To Other Worlds

From baffling ancient sites and accursed African islands to ordinary spaces with extraordinary properties, let’s investigate some mysterious places that could be portals to other worlds!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

Giant Great White Shark Eaten By Monster Mystery Finally Solved

Great white sharks are feared and revered as the deadliest, most ferocious creatures that lurk in our oceans. But despite being at the top of the aquatic food chain, it turns out even they’ve got something to fear. Back in 2003, Australian scientists studying the infamous toothy terrors attached a tracker to a huge, nine-foot-long great white to see what it got up to. However, just four months later, the tracker washed up on a beach – without the shark! Unbelievably, something had eaten the beast. But what could possibly be so powerful it chowed down on one of the most terrifying creatures in the world and left nothing behind? Well, from a lost megalodon to a giant squid, get ready for a deep dive into this spooky mystery, as we try and find out exactly what ate the giant great white shark! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

Secrets Revealed by Safe Deposit Boxes

In a world where online banking is the norm, the use of safes and safe deposit boxes might seem a little old school. But, in reality, there are around 25 million safe deposit boxes being rented right now in the United States alone, and with that many tightly-locked, valuable boxes, comes a whole lot of mystery. From insane secret stashes of cash to creepy collections, and even Einstein’s eyeballs, come along as we unlock some of the craziest secrets revealed by safes and safe deposit boxes.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

Why Can't You Bring Water On A Plane? Fact Show

If you want to explore a whole host of mind-blowing trivia titbits, stick around for this episode of the ultimate fact show! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

Fact Show – Animal Edition

No matter how much of a nature-lover you are, it would be pretty hard to know everything there is to know about the countless creatures that walk, swim, and fly among us. You’re bound to be left with unanswered questions, like why do bats hang upside-down? How do snakes climb without limbs? And do sharks like to be petted? If you want these questions answered plus a whole lot more creature comforts, just stick around for this special animal edition of the ultimate fact show!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

Biggest Wastes of Time Ever

At some point in your life, you’ve pointlessly scrolled through social media, watched a TV show you don’t care about, or just stood in the shower vacantly staring at the wall. But no matter how much time you’ve wasted, you probably haven’t sat on a toilet for 5 days straight or watched all of one of those 10-hour YouTube Videos! But some people actually have!Let’s delve into some of the biggest wastes of time in history! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

Awesomely Passive Aggressive Ways People Got Revenge – Part 4

Ah, revenge! people say it’s a dish best served cold. But it’s a lot funnier when it’s served as passive aggressively as possible! From handing the school bully a popsicle made of poop to embarrassingly exposing a scheming scammer, it’s time to dive into some more awesomely passive aggressive ways people got revenge! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

Weirdest Laws In History That Actually Existed

From telling you which side of the road to drive on, to punishing people for stealing your iPhone, the law is the rulebook that keeps ordered society from descending into chaos. Laws have been laid down for hundreds of years, and some of them were seriously strange; from banning crying at funerals to making Christmas illegal! But while they may seem outdated, unbelievably some of them are still in force today, alongside even newer, and wackier, rules! From fake moustache misdemeanours to poop emoji jail time, it’s time to take a look at the weirdest laws that’ve ever existed!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

World’s Largest Abandoned Places

There’s something about places of ruin and abandonment that you just can’t tear your eyes away from. Whether they were left thousands of years ago or very recently, these places are surrounded by questions that you want answers to. And the bigger the place, the bigger the questions. So, with that, let’s explore some of the world’s largest abandoned cities, towns and places.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

Worst Jobs In History

A truly crummy job can make you feel like your dreams are being brutally crushed day-by-day but believe me when I say it could definitely be worse. How much worse? Coming up are some of the most horribly tedious, gross and downright bizarre jobs you’ll be glad no longer exist! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

The Real Story of Frank Abagnale is Far Crazier than Hollywood Says

How much do you know about Frank Abagnale?? And no, I’m not talking about Leonardo Di Caprio. Some of you may have watched the 2002 movie Catch Me if You Can, in which young Leo plays Frank Abagnale – a mastermind of fraud and deception – but what if I told you the real story of Hollywood's favorite conman is even crazier than Hollywood says? Let’s explore the incredible life of the teenager who somehow faked being a pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

Dumb Criminals Who Must Not Want Their Freedom - Part 2

In the world of crime, there are some individuals who’re so incompetent, they make the work of the police a walk in the park. With stories ranging from the funniest failed bribery attempt to the most ridiculous police chase ever, let’s check out some criminals so dumb, that they must not want their freedom.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

Emerging Technologies That Will Change Our World

The 21st century has seen the emergence of incredible technologies we could once only dream about. But the stuff we have now is just the beginning, and humanity’s smartest minds are continuing to develop technology that will change the world forever. Let’s explore some mind-blowing emerging technologies and the unbelievable – and occasionally terrifying – impacts they could have on our future. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

What We Can Learn From Einstein’s Quirky Habits

Besides his smarts, Einstein also had some pretty eccentric behaviors. From slurping down oodles of spaghetti to sleeping for 10 hours and even chomping down grasshoppers, here’s what we can learn from Einstein’s quirky habits. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

Crazy Ideas That Actually Work

From pet rocks to pooping for profit, prepare to be blown away, as we explore some of the whackiest ideas that actually work! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2025

Unbelievable Tactics Police Actually Use

From slyly tracking your car to telling outright lies to your face, let’s have a look at some of the shadiest, sneakiest, and downright most unbelievable tricks police officers actually use! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

The Reason Why Whales Don’t Want to Live In The Ocean

Nearly 2000 whales and dolphins beach themselves on the shore every year! Sadly, many of these amazing animals perish, unable to survive out of their watery domain. Why is this happening, and why does it keep happening? What else is lurking out in the ocean? What is driving these creatures to flee from the sea? Grab your goggles and hold your breath, as we dive into this mystery and many more like it.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2025

Deadliest Substances In The World

Our bodies are such intricate machines that we aren’t even close to fully understanding them. But even absolutely miniscule amounts of some toxins, like cyanide, can grind that machine to an indefinite halt! So, grab yourself a hazmat suit because from snake venom to killer beans, we’re about to find out what the deadliest substance on this planet really is. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2025

Embarrassingly Dumb Ways People Died – Darwin Awards Winners (Part 9)

Despite all the advancements of modern society, people still find ways to fall through the safety nets and put themselves in danger. Some people are so dumb, 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! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

Fascinating Elaborate Plots Exposed

For centuries, criminals and wrongdoers around the world have secretly planned and plotted under our very noses. But some of those plans haven’t stayed so secret! From the greatest diamond heist of the century to a daring prison escape that relied on a love triangle, the perpetrators of these sordid schemes never wanted their methods revealed. They’d hate this episode, because we’ll explore some of the most fascinating and elaborate plots that got exposed!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2025

Why Did Women Faint So Much in the 19th Century? Historical Fact Show

Everyone studied history at school, but did anyone else feel like they were always learning the same old stuff? There’s plenty of interesting things the history books left out. Like what happened to the bodies after big wars, why Queen Elizabeth really wore all that clown makeup, or some of the truly bizarre ways people tried to cure the plague. Have I piqued your interest? Then buckle up for this historical edition of the ultimate fact show! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2025

Valuable Things You Might Have in Your Attic

Cleaning out an attic, garage, or basement can be such a boring task. But what if you could turn that chore into a treasure hunt? You see, there are plenty of items gathering dust in homes all over the world that are actually worth hundreds, sometimes even thousands of dollars! From your old game cartridges and collectable trading cards to long-forgotten toys and books, you’d be surprised what classes as a collectable item these days! With that said, it’s time to roll up your sleeves, as we go rummaging through some of the most valuable things you might have hidden away in your home! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025

The Terrifying Story of the Radium Girls

In 1917, scores of patriotic young girls counted their lucky stars to have secured jobs working at a large warehouse complex in Orange, New Jersey. The task was tedious and repetitive, but it paid well, and they were pleased to be ‘doing their bit’ for the war effort. But little did they know, for most girls, that this job would also lead to a gruesome untimely demise. In fact, when a New Jersey Doctor performed autopsies on some of the so-called ‘Radium Girls’ in 1928, he concluded that they were “still glowing in their coffins”, and rumour has it they still glow to this day. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2025

Cities Of The Future Being Built

New cities are springing up all the time, and the ones of the future will look nothing like today’s. From artificial islands to underground metropolises, these are the most amazing cities of the future in development! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2025

Mysterious Discoveries that Baffled Scientists

From mysterious shipwrecks to eternal flames – these are some discoveries and phenomena from across the world that have left scientists scratching their heads! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025

Scary Experiments That Could Have Ended the World

From nuclear tests setting our entire atmosphere on fire, to man-made black holes that might tear the world apart! Grab your lab coats and science goggles, as we explore some scary scientific experiments that could have ended the world.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2025

How To Illegally Earn $20,000,000 With Maple Syrup

One of the biggest heists in history saw almost $20 million worth of the sticky stuff swiped from under the maple syrup industry’s nose! But how was so much stolen without anyone noticing? Who would steal it? And where did it end up? To find out, grab a plate of waffles and prepare to get stuck into one of the most bizarre heist stories in history!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2025

Embarrassingly Dumb Ways People Died – Darwin Awards Winners (Part 8)

Strap in and get ready, as we look at even more idiots who ended themselves in the most embarrassing ways possible. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

Places Planes Don’t Want to Fly Over

From copter sucking craters to the riskiest runways on Earth, fasten your seatbelts as we take a trip to some of the most dangerous and forbidden places planes don’t want to fly over.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2025

Scariest Run-Ins With Unknown Predators

From reported encounters with long-limbed, faceless creatures, to being pursued by giant, fur-covered humanoids with 14-inch feet, let’s check out some horrifying run-ins with unknown predators that are sure to send chills down your spine…  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2025

Strangest Things Found Under Floorboards

Let's investigate unbelievable and slightly chilling secrets people unearthed in and around their homes!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

Passive Aggressive Ways That People Got Revenge - Part 3

From unleashing a torrent of bugs on a bullying brother, to some of the most hilarious paybacks against cheating partners you’ll ever hear about; it’s time to laugh at even more passive aggressive ways that people got revenge! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2025

Weird Facts About the Male Body

Ranging from colour blindness and male menopause, to what’s really happening below the belt, it’s time for us to learn a few little-known facts about being a man!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2025

Things the Government Can (Legally) Steal From You

Let's explore how governments around the world can, and will, steal practically anything you own - plus a few truly unbelievable historical examples that prove it! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2025

Most Expensive Drinks in the World

Some super luxurious spirits are actually filtered through diamonds, others come in bottles made from diamonds, and there are even fruit juices that you’d need several mortgages to cover! So, get your straws ready, because we’re heading on a taster tour of some of the most expensive drinks in the entire world! I hope you’re thirsty! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2025

These Places Shouldn’t Exist On Earth But They Damn Well Do – Part 2

There are some places in our world that are wonderfully weird, like Area 51, The Bermuda Triangle, or Florida. But there are others that, in comparison, seem completely impossible; I’m talking about places where waterfalls exist underwater, locations where lightning strikes more than a million times a year, and even parts of the ocean that literally catch fire! Let's take a tour of even more places that shouldn’t exist on our planet, but somehow still do! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2025

Weirdest Online Jobs That’ll Make You Rich

Believe it or not, there are some super weird opportunities online that pay much better than the standard 9 to 5. They range from filming yourself eating or studying, to pretending to be Jesus - or even a dog – for hundreds of thousands of dollars! Don’t believe me? Well, let’s take a look at some people who’ve made a fortune by indulging the internet’s undeniably weird side.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025

Facts You’ll Think Are Lies Until You Learn The Truth

Some well-known facts are actually lies passed down through the ages, others are just downright too crazy to be true, and the truth behind them is almost unbelievable! So, prepare to have your mind-blown into another time zone as we take a look at some facts that sound so crazy, you won’t believe they’re true!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2025

He Was Locked In This Machine For Over 70 Years

Could you imagine what it would be like to live your entire life confined in a mechanical box - one that’s just big enough to fit your body into? What if you couldn’t move, eat, or even breathe without it? Sounds like a waking nightmare, right? Well, for Paul Richard Alexander, this wasn’t a bad dream, but the stark reality of his life! From 1952, Paul spent every waking moment trapped inside a machine, until his death in 2024. But how could this possibly happen? Well, to find out, let’s take a look at the life of a man who was locked in a machine more than 70 years.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2025

"Dead Girl" Comes Back To Life, Knows Secrets She Shouldn't

In the early 1900s, a young girl named Dorothy Eady did the impossible, twice. First, she returned from the dead. Second, when she came back, she returned with the memories of an Ancient Egyptian priestess. It seemed she’d somehow gained an awareness of a distant past life – but how? Well, that question – and many more of an equally-bizarre caliber – will be explored in this episode, as we check out some of the craziest real-world stories of reincarnation!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2025

Unidentified Life Forms Living In Abandoned Buildings

From lurching shadow-figures in an old hospital basement, to faceless humanoids lurking in deserted tunnels, here are some terrifying unidentified lifeforms encountered in abandoned places! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 3 January 2025

Most Harmful Foods People Keep Eating

Many of the foods you eat every day contain hidden toxins, parasites, and poisons that can cause disturbing – and sometimes deadly – side effects! From poisonous cherries to worm-infested sushi, get ready to explore the terrifying truth behind these tasty treats! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 1 January 2025

Real Life Immortal - The Count of Saint-Germain

His existence has been recorded in numerous accounts throughout history – as recently as the 1970s – yet he never seemed to age, and sometimes took on alternate identities. He was sometimes known as “Der Wunderman” – or “The Wonder Man” – and has been considered a prophet, a charlatan, a healer, a spy and a visionary – but who was The Immortal Count of Saint Germain, and could he really live forever? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2024

Comparing Schools Around the World

Around the world, class can take place anywhere from train platforms to palaces! Reprimands vary from writing lines to corporal punishment. And school lunches range from the good, to the bad, to the real ugly. Let's compare some of the best, worst, and weirdest schools around the world!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 27 December 2024

Sneakiest Fraudsters Of All Time

From a fraudster who sold a stranger’s house without their knowledge, to a fake princess who swindled thousands from members of the public, let’s take a look at some of the sneakiest, and most outrageous, fraudsters of all time.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 25 December 2024

What The Mafia Does Nowadays Will Surprise You

From fixing sports games to selling you fake food, it turns out the Mafia still does a whole lot. Grab your Fedora, because we’re about to step deep into the criminal underworld. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

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