Be Amazed

The amazing survival story of real life castaway Jose Salvador Alvarenga is truly unbelievable. Don’t you wish that you could just disappear some days? Escape the monotony of it all and find yourself peacefully drifting away into the sunset. Real life castaway survivor Jose Salvador Alvarenga has done exactly that, and he may warn you that it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. He survived 438 days l...

You can probably think of lots of places that are great for swimming. Pools, the beach, and even comically small inflatable pools. But in this podcast, I'm going to tell you about twenty places where you should absolutely, under no circumstances, ever, swim. Why? Because I'm trying to keep you safe. Also, they’re super weird and interesting. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my...

Have you ever noticed those little white spirals in the center of airplane engines and wondered what they are? They aren’t just there to look cool, they actually have a very important purpose. Do you know what that purpose is? Wonder no more: I’m about to solve the mystery for you. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com Adve...

In some states in America and other countries with legal capital punishment exists an interesting custom for criminals on death row: the infamous last meal. Convicted felons are granted the opportunity to select any food and drink of their choice within certain regulations on the eve of their execution. Let's explore some of the strangest last meals ever recorded. Our Sponsors: * Check out Bet...

Every once in a while, the smartest minds of the criminal world hatch ingenious plans to steal back their freedom. But was Alcatraz, San Francisco’s notoriously inescapable prison, invulnerable to such escape attempts? Well, one letter claiming to be from someone who successfully escaped the prison threatens to shatter this idea. Let’s dive into the San Francisco bay and try to get to the bottom o...

The survival story of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 will leave you in wonder. Let's investigate how the Andes plane crash survivors struggled to stay alive. 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

Ever wondered: why do bees die after stinging? Let's find out and delve into the secrets of bee stings! 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

Known as “the most dangerous island in the world”, North Sentinel Island has been isolated from the rest of the world for a long time. Let's visit the past of North Sentinel Island to find out about one of the few “uncontacted” civilizations. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...

Human error is almost inevitable. Here are some of the most expensive mistakes in history! 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