FACTORALY

Nicking things is bad, but we're discussing how things are stolen and what's stolen this week on Factoraly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elephants are outstanding animals. Apart from their sheer size and weight, they make a massive impression on us whenever we see one. And they have proper skills, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cheese is a staple in diets all over the world. But how did it start? What can you do with it (apart from eating it)? And what makes it so damned special? Factoraly answers some of these questions, and more can be found right here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laughter is something we do instinctively. One of the first noises that babies make is laughter. But why do we laugh? What is Laughter? And what makes us laugh? This episode covers some of that... and here you can find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon lays it on the line. Bruce pecks away at the facts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Halloween is a holiday that kids love, but it used to be more of a grown-up holiday. Find out all about the spookiest festival in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

These fascinating creatures have been keeping us company for quite some time - and since they don't eat grain, they've been keeping our stores rodent-free for thousands of years, too. Find out more here. And remember to click on the pics to go ferret-like down the rabbit holes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon knows his. Bruce chops his. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dolls are ubiquitous. Wherever there are children, you'll find dolls. They are playmates who never argue, friends who always agree with you, and companions you can take everywhere with you. This week's episode is all about them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone loves a balloon, right? Well, most people, anyway. This inflated story of the party favourite is floating about and popping with facts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce has his. Simon eats his Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where would we be without windows? We wouldn't know, because we wouldn't be able to see out and work out where we were! From humble beginnings as holes in the wall, windows have come a long way, with whole buildings now seemingly being made from one enormous window! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ding Dong - as Leslie Philips used to say. This one is all about the sonic metal . Bells have been around for a while, and we hear them every day—on the bus, at home, in the street, walking into shops, at cash registers—bells are everywhere. In this one, we delve into the history of the bell and work out what makes them so special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nothing is more ubiquitous than colour. It's everywhere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hairdressing is an ancient art, but never has it been more popular as a profession. Barbers and hairdressers are popping up on an almost daily basis. What's their origin? And what makes us so loyal? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone has a birthday. And almost everyone celebrates it. This is our 52nd week of Factoraly which means that we've been going for a year! So we're celebrating with this episode on birthdays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon is on the scent of facts. Bruce is a bit whiffy. Perfume has existed since the first chemists in Ancient Egypt. In this episode, we examine its constituents, uses, celebrity endorsements, and the reason why perfumes smell different on different people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pipes are everywhere. You're probably never more than a few metres from one. In this episode, we explore the ins and outs of pipes of all kinds. From ones that make music, through ones that deliver substances and materials, to ones that make you cough. Pipes have been around for a very long time and continue to deliver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not many people like wasps, and when you learn more about them, their reproduction can be a bit gross. But they're every bit as useful as bees. And there are ways to avoid being annoyed by them. Go to the blog to find out how. https://www.factoraly.com/blog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take our sense of smell for granted until it's taken away from us by, oh, I don't know... a global pandemic? Smell is very important, not just for us but for every animal with an olfactory bowl. This episode goes into some detail on the weirder side of a sniff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even if we never engage with the Police personally, we see their exploits and results in the news and all over TV in fiction. And we inevitably hear their sirens when going about our business. This episode is all about the boys and girls in blue (or black these days), their history and their time travelling boxes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bathtubs aren't something that most of us spend a lot of time thinking about. Unless you're remodelling a home, you probably don't even think about the noble bath. But it's hard to beat a tub as a place for winding down, cleaning up, and generally finding a sense of well-being. This time, we go into the history of the tub, its use over the ages, and why you would want to spend vast amounts of mone...

Camels are the most amazing creatures. Designed for their habitat, they store water in their blood, fat in their hump (so they don't sweat much), and can carry large loads and run like the wind. This episode explores the beauty (literally in one case) of the design of the camel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We almost made it to 30 minutes, but it's a fascinating subject and worth the extra six minutes! Secrets have been around forever, and we barely scratch the surface in this episode. However, as we scratch, we uncover a whole realm of subcutaneous facts that will surprise and delight you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being a pirate seems so romantic. Someone who refuses to follow the well-beaten shipping lanes and goes their own way. And that's kind of true. Except for the death and destruction... This episode looks at the body that clothes the Jolly Roger (see the episode on Flags) and what happens beyond the parrot and eyepatch. (Sounds like a pub!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...