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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...

It seems, these days, companies will do anything for a bit of exposure. But in that desperate search for attention, marketing strategies occasionally go beyond just being ignored and explode into fantastical spectacles of utter failure. Let’s get down to business; with some marketing strategies that failed spectacularly.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a gr...

Sometimes, it really does seem like the worst people get away with everything. Indeed, seeing the actions of terrible people go unpunished can be a soul-crushing experience. But luckily, we have karma. Every now and then, it steps in, delivering some super-satisfying justice to those who deserve it.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www....

Time travel may not be possible right now, but we can use our knowledge of the past to paint a pretty good picture. Let’s set the clock back one million years ago and take a day trip to see our planet as it once was.  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...

There are plenty of mind-blowing natural phenomena in the world, and even the ground beneath our feet is subject to change. From man-eating voids to bouncy soil, prepare to be amazed by these places where the earth acts in some seriously strange ways. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redc...

To break the law with your freedom intact, you need to be either smart, intimidating or lucky. But some miscreants don’t match any of those criteria. Some criminals are so incredibly dumb that they end up doing the hard work for the police, making their arrest not only simple but inevitable! From robbers who accidentally called the cops on themselves to California’s phantom pooper, let’s explore s...

North Korea is a country well known for its secrecy, poverty, human rights violations, and of course, its enigmatic leader, Kim Jong Un. Being such a private and unique nation, however, means there are a few quirks that simply don’t exist outside its all-encompassing walls. So, let’s break into the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and see what we can find. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp...

An attitude of winning at all costs sees some athletes throw the rulebook out of the window. But once they’ve crossed that finish line or climbed that podium, a single keen-eyed onlooker can bring all their hard-won success crashing down. With that, let’s talk about some shocking times athletes were caught cheating. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great de...

At some point you’ve probably experienced something that made you say, “It’s a small world”, but there are some coincidences out there that are so impressive they deserve a special place in history. Here are some more 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://redcirc...

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, but just how special are yours? You’re probably familiar with the same old shades but believe it or not there are people with silver, violet, or even multicolored eyes out there. Let’s explore some of the rarest eye colors spotted in humans! Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.co...

The natural world can be a scary place and it’s easier than you might think to get lost in the wilderness without any means of immediate escape. If you do happen to find yourself in this sticky situation, don’t panic and try to remember these tips, because they could save your life! Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com Adv...

The advancement of civilization has given a fighting chance to those whose lack of awareness might’ve gotten them killed in the past. But some people make such terrible decisions, and even the achievements of the modern world can’t keep them alive. Let’s dive into some unbelievably dumb ways people died, earning themselves a Darwin award for natural selection.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp...

There’s nothing more satisfying than a heaping slice of justice even though justice often seems so far out of reach. But every once in a while, with a remarkably twisted sense of humor, the universe does deliver its delicious brand of karma upon the awful people who deserve it the most. So, to do justice to Karma’s abiding place in the public consciousness, here’s an all-encompassing mixture of so...

Despite being the wife of one of the world's most renowned and feared leaders, Kim Jong Un, almost nothing is known about Ri Sol Ju. And there’s a reason for that. As Party Leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Kim Jong Un rules over his country with an iron fist, and his wife is no exception. .  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great dea...