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Not So Random Facts

Random facts are only random because we don't know the context behind them. This podcast will fix all that by explaining the history, science, and cultural basis for every random fact you've ever won... Read more

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Ranked #1

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The Closest Living Relative Of The T-Rex Is The Chicken

The Closest Living Relative Of The T-Rex Is The Chicken

Like many young kids I was fascinated by dinosaurs growing up. The idea of these massive creatures roaming the Earth fi... Read more

5 Jun 2022

16mins

Ranked #2

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The Center Of Our Galaxy Is Made of Raspberry Rum

The Center Of Our Galaxy Is Made of Raspberry Rum

If you enjoy a nice cocktail and astronomy, than this is the episode for you. Now before you listen I will admit, I am ... Read more

29 Mar 2022

13mins

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George Washington Carver Didn't Invent Peanut Butter, but He Did Save American Agriculture

George Washington Carver Didn't Invent Peanut Butter, but He Did Save American Agriculture

There's nothing quite as satisfying as a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, no matter what your age. And as such a commo... Read more

20 Feb 2022

15mins

Ranked #4

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Why Is English One of the Only Languages That Has Spelling Bees?

Why Is English One of the Only Languages That Has Spelling Bees?

Do you ever mix up there, their, and they're? Or perhaps like me you forget when to use its as opposed to it's. Or per... Read more

2 Feb 2022

27mins

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Ranked #5

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All Human Beings Glow

All Human Beings Glow

Fireflies, sea jellies, and ... humans? Seriously, all of them can glow? It's true. But before you look down at your ... Read more

18 Jun 2021

21mins

Ranked #6

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98.6 Fahrenheit (or 37 Celsius) Is NOT The Average Human Temperature

98.6 Fahrenheit (or 37 Celsius) Is NOT The Average Human Temperature

From an early age we're taught that 98.6 degrees Farhenheit (or 37 degrees Celsius if you live a country that uses a bet... Read more

7 Feb 2021

16mins

Ranked #7

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Adolf Hitler Was Convicted Of Treason, Then Released From Jail To Promote Unity

Adolf Hitler Was Convicted Of Treason, Then Released From Jail To Promote Unity

This is not a typical episode and deals with very heavy subject matter. This episodes discusses the common features of ... Read more

7 Feb 2021

32mins

Ranked #8

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Frankenstein Was Written As Part Of A Bet Between Bored Friends In Isolation

Frankenstein Was Written As Part Of A Bet Between Bored Friends In Isolation

It is such a series of strange events that lead to Mary Shelley and her friends being cooped up for a summer with nothin... Read more

30 Oct 2020

18mins

Ranked #9

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Handshakes Were Once Used to Prove to Enemies You Were Unarmed

Handshakes Were Once Used to Prove to Enemies You Were Unarmed

How many hands have you shaken in your lifetime? Well after this episode, you might want to shake fewer hands in the fu... Read more

24 Oct 2020

13mins

Ranked #10

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Cats Chose To Domesticate Themselves ... And May Choose To Go Back

Cats Chose To Domesticate Themselves ... And May Choose To Go Back

If dogs are man's best friend, what are cats? Our begrudging roommates? Whatever they are, they hold a unique place in... Read more

10 Jun 2020

16mins

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