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Fact Of The Day

Comedy EN ↓ 674 episodes

The podcast that'll make you sound cooler at the water cooler! Fletch, Vaughan & Hayley's world famous Fact of the Day - new episodes every weekday. Instagram, Facebook & TikTok: @FVHZMPart of the ZM Podcast Network: linktr.ee/ZMonline

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ZM Podcast Network

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Jul 24, 2025

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Episodes

Kazakhstan didn't know NZ was a country! 22.05.2022

In 2016 a Kiwi was detained in Kazakhstan because officials didn't believe New Zealand as country! Mind-blowing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much water do steam locomotives use? 19.05.2022

Vaughan's most fascinated by steam locomotives so much so that he found out how many litres of water one would need travelling from Wellington to Auckland! Like what you hear? Tune in with the team, Fletch, Vaughan & Hayley, every weekday from 6am - 10am or catch up on the podcast 💗 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Rolls-Royce that was too soundproof! 19.05.2022

Yup, you read the title right, crazy aye? Learn all about in today's episode! Enjoyed the podcast? Liked the bants? You can listen to Fletch, Vaughan & Hayley every weekday from 6am - 10am or catch up on the show podcast below!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Europeans once used sheep bones to eat apples 18.05.2022

Like apples? Have no teeth? Try sheep bone! If you're not that keen, this is what Europeans used to do back in the 1600s to early 1900s 😲   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is beauty parlour syndrome? 16.05.2022

Vaughan found that a syndrome exists called beauty parlour syndrome. Three worlds on what can happen: reduced blood flow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the eagle feather law? 15.05.2022

If you're in America, you could be fined $250,000 if you're found with an eagle or its parts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally, what was used to carry home oysters? 12.05.2022

The Chinese takeaway boxes was painted in 1894 for the main purpose of carrying oysters home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

QR codes and its endless arrangements 11.05.2022

We live in a world where QR codes are EVERYWHERE, they're almost the new bar code. So how many ways could you arrange a QR code? (spoiler the answer is out of this world).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natures own font 09.05.2022

There's a font out there that a tree grew! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eel blood is toxic to humans 08.05.2022

Eel blood is toxic to humans and Vaughan tells us WHY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most dangerous diets 05.05.2022

It's international no diet day! Vaughan shares the worst diets throughout history and encourages you to treat your self today x See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why did a dog push kids into the river? 04.05.2022

It's 1908, you're in France and a cheeky dog has cracked the system on how to receive more treats... just keep your kids close! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cemeteries used to be a popular place to picnic 04.05.2022

Before parks, your go to place to have a picnic would be at a cemetery... not scary at all!! Want more? Here's a bit we love from Bree & Clint – unleashed every weekday arvo from 3PM. They're always up to something! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Powdered corn cob can be made into rat poison 02.05.2022

Corn, poison, rats, it's all go on this mornings episode!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What country has the most diverse language? 01.05.2022

What country has the most diverse language? We'll give you a clue it's near Australia with a population of 7 million!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How long would it take to boil an ostrich egg? 28.04.2022

A question many ponder but now, thanks to Vaughan and his ability to google, we have an answer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who pooped on the Apollo 10 mission? 27.04.2022

There was a dress rehearsal for the moon landing all those years ago! On that trip a secret transcript has revealed a conversation between those on the ship... let's just say someone lied! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the 'Assassins Teapot? 26.04.2022

Assassination is the topic of the day... grim but for some reason fascinating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A hobby that's killed 33 people 25.04.2022

Vaughan shares why he won't partake in a hobby often seen in craft videos! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first pipes used to transport gas were made from bamboo 21.04.2022

Bamboo, you da real MVP. Looks great, feels great, grows quickly and so so handy. Matter of fact it's handy because you can literally do a million things with it. Well maybe minus one because it was the O.G gas transporter back in the day. Not so anymore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Humans haven't beaten a computer at chess since 2005 20.04.2022

Chess is the ultimately test of AI intelligence. With millions of decisions and options that can be made on the board, a computer figuring out its best moves takes a lot of power. We used to be the best and kick those comps all over the kerb! Nowadays though...they're on a win streak that they don't look like losing anytime soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mountbatten Pink is named after Prince Phillips family 19.04.2022

Prince Phillip (rip) has left an enduring legacy all over the world including noneother than the world of colours.  Here is your Fact of the Day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leonardo Da Vinci nearly stole a river 19.04.2022

Leonardo da Vinci, painter, draughtsman, engineer, scientist, theorist, sculptor, architect and WATER THIEF?!? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Describing something as 'jet black' is referring to the lowest form of coal 14.04.2022

Jet black has a history and here's where you'll learn about it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The smallest inhabited island in the world is about the size of a tennis court 12.04.2022

Nestled in the US a record is held, that record is of a certain island that is the smallest inhabited island in the world. It's small, someone lives there. Hey if they've got wifi and a good bookshelf. It sounds like a dream. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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