Be Amazed

Sometimes reality is stranger than fiction. And by the end of this episode, you'll understand just how true that is. With an endless supply of eyebrow-raising news stories to choose from, there's never a shortage of people getting up to truly bizarre stuff. So if news of the weird is your kind of thing, stay tuned in this episode of ridiculous news stories you’ll refuse to believe! Our Spo...

For most of us, the future inevitably means getting old and swapping our health for wrinkles. But some creatures on Earth can resist ageing to an unbelievable extent, and some even escape it entirely. We can learn a lot from Earth’s oldest life forms, as they could hold the secrets to immortality.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.be...

Throughout human history, influential groups have used their power to hide secrets from the rest of us. From treasures hidden away in ancient tombs to documents kept under lock and key in bombproof vaults, let’s blast open some intriguing mysteries that are locked away.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inq...

North Korea is a country that’s riddled with inefficiencies, all in the name of making the country appear like a prosperous and powerful nation. And it’s the people that this duty falls on. From stone polishers to puddle sweepers, let’s explore some of the useless jobs that exist in North Korea. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.bette...

At-home DNA-testing kits like 23andMe and AncestryDNA give you the once-in-a-lifetime chance to spit in a tube, wait a few weeks, and learn all there is to know about your family history. But what happens when you get more than what you bargained for? Unearthing buried secrets, unwanted truths, and shocking relations, here are some serious DNA test regrets Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and...

We’re surrounded by coincidences every day but some stories defy all the odds. Let's explore some wacky happenings in this episode of one-in-a-million coincidences ! Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Like humans, animals can hold grudges. They’re just as capable at taking sweet revenge as we are. And they can be even more petty than your passive-aggressive post-it notes to your messy roommate. Let's investigate the animals that got tired of human domination and decided to settle the score a little bit. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: ht...

The animals mentioned in this episode bring vigilantism and justice to the table. Before they group and create the animal version of the Justice League, let’s take a look at some of the most incredible cases of Wild Animals saving Human Lives. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co...

When coincidence strikes, there will always be those who believe fate is responsible and sceptics who try to use reason to find a logical explanation. Life is packed full of serendipitous happenings but coming up are some coincidences which are sure to leave you lost for words! Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertis...

The world of science is pretty good at providing explanations for some of our universe’s strange phenomena until it’s confronted with something it really can’t explain. From meat raining down from the sky to entire islands disappearing, let’s check out some mysterious events that left scientists scratching their heads.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a grea...

The United States of America is the land of the free, the home of the brave, and also the home to a lot of weird stuff that most other countries don’t do. This former British colony has truly grown up to be its own, quirky person. The following things tend to confuse non-Americans, and you can find non-natives of the US of A discussing them all across the internet. Our Sponsors: * Check out Better...

You might fancy yourself as the next big inventor whose ground-breaking creations change lives… but some ideas are probably best kept private. To patent an invention, it needs to meet three 3 key criteria first: it has gotta be novel, inventive, and most importantly, useful. With that in mind, I’m not sure how any of these ridiculous patents ever cut. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use m...

Insects could see near-total extinction by the end of the century, which would be catastrophic, not just for insects, but for all life on Earth. But what would happen if insects started fighting back? After all, were the human race wiped out, insect life would stand a way better chance of survival. Let's investigate some troubling questions: what if all insects on earth suddenly joined forces...

When it comes to the internet, random facts are hardly few and far between – but how do you sort the trash from the good stuff? Thankfully you don’t have to, that’s my job. Here are some more trivia tidbits that’ll amaze you and your friends Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

Loads of everyday objects fool us without us even realising, and I’m about to demystify some of them for you, alongside things that you've been doing wrong!  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Since the dawn of humanity, we’ve cast our eyes upon the twinkling cloak that envelopes Earth and contemplated, are we alone? Will any of these lights sparkling in the distance traverse across the galaxy, descend upon us, and hold us captive as they subject me to painful medical experimentation? We'll explore the bizarre stories of several unfortunate souls who answer this question with a reso...

Do you ever feel like your waking hours are over too fast? Imagine if we could spend more time doing the things we love by dropping one inconvenient habit – the need to sleep. What does sleep even do, besides stopping us being grumpy and tired? And what would happen if you stopped sleeping altogether? Let’s find out now! Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a gre...

No matter how many facts you jam into your brain, there’s always more to learn. They might not seem important now, but you never know when a piece of useless trivia could make you the smartest person in the room.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht...

Most of us like to assume that we have a pretty good understanding of the objects we use and interact with every day. But did you know, some very common items have secret uses that most people never even realize? A surprising number of everyday objects have incredibly interesting hidden features and unexpected origins that most of us totally miss. From escalator brushes to barber poles, let’s chec...

Tattoos are a great way of showing off your personality, but sometimes a design can have a deeper meaning than you first thought. Some tattoos have a closely guarded history that can get you into a world of hurt if you don’t do the proper research. With that, let’s investigate why some tattoos can get you into serious trouble. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for...

It’s a scary thought, but our planet is full of chemicals that can kill you before you can even figure out how to pronounce them. Some are so volatile, they’ll explode without even being touched, while others are so deadly, a single gram is enough to kill a million people. Let’s explore the deadliest substances on earth! Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a gre...

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 cu...

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.    Our Sponsors: *...

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.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Op...

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. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: htt...