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Be Amazed
Amazingly interesting fact podcasts. From most amazing people to future technology creations to facts about amazing mysteries, if it’s amazing, we'll explore it. Oh, and there's a splash of humor thrown in too. You'll be amazed at our mind-blowing array of fun facts and condensed lists.
Episodes
Be AmazedPlaces That Are Even More Mysterious Than The Bermuda Triangle
Ah, the Bermuda Triangle, where sailors and aviators sign up to play a never-ending game of hide-and-seek! But if you thought that notorious patch of the sea…
Be AmazedSecrets China Stole From Us
Since the early 2000s, China have stolen a mind-boggling $600 billion of American trade secrets every single year. That’s a whopping $12 trillion over the last…
Be AmazedInsane Megaprojects That Were Never Built
For as long as societies have existed, we humans have constantly pushed the limits on designing and creating newer, bigger and better buildings. But, for all…
Be AmazedEmbarrassingly Dumb Ways People Died - Darwin Awards Winners (Part 14)
Do you ever wonder if humanity will reach a point where we all become collectively enlightened? Like, we’ll all just stop doing obviously dumb stuff one day…
Be AmazedThis Man Escaped Prison FOUR Times
In the US, around one in every 200 people are incarcerated. But out of the staggering 1.9 million felons in the prison system, only 3% ever manage to break out…
Be AmazedWays You’re Secretly Tricked By Companies - Part 2
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Be AmazedHorrifying Animals You Should Avoid At All Costs
Nature sure is beautiful, huh? Well, mostly anyway. I’m an animal lover, but there are some beasties out there I really wouldn’t wanna meet. Sometimes…
Be AmazedExtreme Stories Of Revenge That Went Too Far
They say revenge is a dish best served cold, but I disagree! From some of the stories I’ve found on the web, the best revenge is served so hot, it’s downright…
Be AmazedMilitary Encounters With Unidentified Creatures
If anyone can deal with scary situations, it’s a soldier. But even though the 9 to 5 for many military personnel involves dodging bullets and firing machine…
Be AmazedRarest Animals With Superpowers
With characters like Batman, Spiderman and Wolverine, some of the most famous superheroes are named after animals, possessing powers that are inspired by the…
Be AmazedVideo Game Theories That Will Ruin Your Childhood- Part 2
There are few childhood memories as sweet and carefree as those spent playing videogames. But while nostalgia often stops us feeling anything but joy for these…
Be AmazedComparing Hospitals Around the World
If you had to guess, how many hospitals would you say there were in the entire world? Considering there are more than 7.7 billion people on earth, you might be…
Be AmazedSneakiest Spy Devices That Are Actually Real
Sometimes, things aren’t always what they seem. After approaching an injured bird on the ground, one Somalian man found this out the hard way. It turns out, it…
Be AmazedWorld’s Largest Garbage Dumps
The World produces more than 2.3 billion tons of municipal waste each year - that’s enough to fill 822,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools! And with just 16% of…
Be AmazedUnbelievable Things Animals Are Able To Do
Animals are pretty incredible. I mean, humans may be smart, but we’re not naturally able to do things like fly, breathe underwater, or lay an egg. And while we…
Be AmazedProducts That Were Really Uncomfortable
These days we consumers can get our claws on just about any product the mind can conjure. And while the internet is certainly riddled with strange purchasable…
Be AmazedThings That Hypnotize Every Animal
Animals are known for acting a little crazy sometimes. It’s why we love them, right? But what if I told you that you could instantly calm your cat down with a…
Be AmazedMost Dangerous Trees You Should Never Touch
Believe it or not, some trees are so hazardous that even standing too close can be a death sentence! There are trees that produce deadly poisons, trees with…
Be AmazedAnimals Evolved to Eat Deadly Food
In nature, food rarely comes easily. Some forms of prey out there have developed pretty terrifying defense techniques to avoid becoming dinner. But apparently…
Be AmazedWorst Roles To Be Assigned in World War 3
Both the First and Second World Wars were undeniably horrific periods in history, and one thing we can all agree on is that a Third World War would be good for…
Be AmazedIncredible Things People Found Under Their Bed
From abundances of junk to filthy old socks that look as if they may be breathing, there are plenty of interesting things to be found under people’s beds. But…
Be AmazedCraziest Cartoon Secrets You Won’t Believe Are True
Ah, cartoons – they’re what childhoods are made of. However, we all must grow up, and one thing life teaches us is that not everything is as it seems –…
Be AmazedSymbols You Don't Know The Meaning And Origins Of
Symbols! We see them everywhere; on traffic signs, on logos, on our phones – even hand gestures are a kind of symbol. But have you ever wondered where all…
Be AmazedEmbarrassingly Dumb Ways People Died - Darwin Awards Winners (Part 13)
Well, here we are again! I guess human stupidity really doesn’t know any bounds. With that, let’s take a look at even more Darwin Award winners and the…
Be AmazedStrange Mysteries Solved By Reddit and the Internet
The internet is a big place, and it’s full of bizarre mysteries. Many of them are never solved – but every now and then, self-proclaimed internet detectives…
Be AmazedAwesomely Passive Aggressive Ways People Got Revenge – Part 5
Who doesn't love a revenge? But not just any old revenge. I’m talking posting fish-through-your-ex’s-letterbox-every-single-day level revenge. Or…
Be AmazedStories That Moved The World To Tears
These tantalising tales are linked by one thing – they’ll make you cry. So strap in for some true stories that moved the world to tears! Advertising Inquiries…
Be AmazedShockingly Accurate Cartoon Predictions
I’m sure you’ve all heard people claiming that long running animated sitcom, The Simpsons, has predicted the future. That’s because it kinda has – a lot. But…
Be AmazedSecrets Hotels Don’t Want You To Know
When you go on vacation, all you want to do is check into a fancy hotel and let the bed, pool, and bellhops help you to forget about your life’s worries…
Be AmazedDumbest Lottery Winners of All Time
From those who excessively splurged their cash on the finer things, to those whose fraudulent and immoral schemes saw their millions melt away... Stay tuned…
Be AmazedUnsolved Mysteries That Cannot Be Explained… But I’ll Try
From children from impossible places to miracles in the sky, here are some unsolved mysteries that can’t easily be explained… But I’ll try anyway! Advertising…
Be AmazedStrangest Pet Owners In The World
We all love pets. In fact, countless studies have suggested that the company of a furry friend might even be beneficial to our mental health. That said, some…
Be AmazedCraziest Ways People Faked Their Own Death
How wrong would your life have to go for you to consider faking your own fatal demise? You might be thinking that getting caught for some sort of serious crime…
Be AmazedShocking Tricks Used in The Commercial Advertising Industry
From mashed potato ice cream to secret augmented reality cars, here are some of the shocking tricks used in the commercial advertising industry! Advertising…
Be AmazedPlans That Didn’t Go As Expected – Part 4
From explosive miscalculations to bullying backfires, let’s explore even more plans that didn’t go as expected. Advertising Inquiries…
Be AmazedAccidental Discoveries You're Probably Never Heard Of
Let's explore a few weird, accidental discoveries and the stories behind some everyday innovations that you’ve probably never even heard of. Advertising…
Be AmazedWorld’s Most Important Waterways
If you order something online, how does it get to you? By road? Maybe it’s flown in? Well, you might not think it, but a staggering 90% of all globally traded…
Be AmazedNASA Discovered a Planet That Defies All Logic
Our planet is pretty amazing. It’s the only one in over 5,000 discovered planets we know for sure has life. But, in this infinite, expanding universe, have you…
Be AmazedTop Secret Military Weapons Revealed
War is big business, and countless incredible technological marvels have been devised on behalf of this controversial industry. Understandably, the development…
Be AmazedWhat Happens When You Die?
How exactly does death work? What really happens to body, mind, or even soul?! Today we’re going to talk about all things death, from curious talking cadavers…
Be AmazedWays You’re Secretly Tricked By Companies
In the consumer-focused society we live in, it seems you can’t even walk out the door without spending 20 bucks on god-knows-what. That’s because big companies…
Be AmazedTreasures From The Past People Found During Home Renovations
Some renovators have discovered one-in-a-million items they never knew were there. And some of them are truly shocking! I’ve got bees, bones, live bombs, and…
Be AmazedAmazing Signs of How Far Science Has Come
It’s hard to imagine a time when people didn’t rely on their smartphones for everything. But not so long ago, the idea of a touch-sensitive supercomputer in…
Be AmazedThis Is How a Nuclear Bomb Works
Since their first, devastating use back in 1945, nuclear weapons have been a huge source of anxiety and fear across the globe. For almost a century now, we’ve…
Be AmazedWorst Jobs You Could Be Assigned in World War 2
From being loaded into human torpedoes to detecting landmines using nothing more than their own bodies, some of these jobs were about as bad as they get. They…
Be AmazedHarshest Punishments for The Smallest Crimes
Some things you never even thought could be illegal can get you slapped with a life sentence! Let’s open our casebook and find out how that’s possible, as we…
Be AmazedWhat Your Dog’s Sleeping Position Reveals About Them
Even though roughly a third of us own at least one of the cute canines, many of us don’t realise just how much their sleeping positions can tell us about them…
Be AmazedCrazy Ways People Tried to Avoid the Law
Nobody wants to go to prison, but if you’re sentenced to serve time, you don’t really have a choice in the matter. But not everyone goes down that easy!…
Be AmazedThe Horrible Things North Korean Soldiers Have to Go Through
There are few countries on earth as repressed or as militarised as North Korea. Under the military-first dictatorship of the Kim Dynasty, the Korean People's…
Be AmazedMost Expensive Construction Mistakes in The World
All over the world, huge, awe-inspiring construction projects, from skyscrapers to suspension bridges, dominate our skylines. As you can imagine, these…
Be AmazedYou Wouldn't Survive Dipping Your Toe In This Lake
Prepare yourself for a story so dark, it’ll make you wish it wasn’t real. This is the terrifying true tale of Lake Karachay and other even deadlier lakes all…
Be AmazedYou’ll Never Eat This Again Knowing How It’s Made
From puking bees to glued meats, and even a peek into the unnerving life-cycles of the humble hotdog and cans of SPAM, here are some foods you’ll NEVER eat…
Be AmazedAmazing Secrets Hidden in Everyday Things - Part 6
When you’re naturally curious, every day’s a school day - but I’ll bet you didn’t realise just how much there is to learn about the seemingly mundane items we…
Be AmazedLuckiest People Who Survived The Impossible - Part 7
It was Christmas Eve, 1971. 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke and her mother, Maria Koepcke, excitedly boarded LANSA Flight 508. They were flying from the city of…
Be AmazedFrom $42 Billion to 0 – How Anil Ambani Lost All His Money
We all love a story of rags to riches, but how many times have you heard about someone going from multi-billion-dollar riches to empty-pocket rags? Well…
Be AmazedLost Species That Might Save Us
Our environment is transforming faster than we can predict, and now it’s affecting our food security, our health, and our everyday lives! Instead of looking to…
Be AmazedFor 36 years, This Man Dug in the Mountains - The Story of Huang Dafa
The world can be a tough place. And, sometimes, it can leave you feeling powerless to change anything. But that’s not true. No matter how high the mountain…
Be AmazedAmazing Secrets Hidden in Everyday Things - Part 5
They say you should always try to see the beautiful in the everyday, but I’ll bet you didn’t realise just how many beautifully brilliant secrets are hidden in…
Be AmazedJohn McAfee, The Millionaire Antivirus Creator Who Went Insane
If you’ve used a computer in the last 40 years, chances are an annoying little pop-up has invaded your screen relentlessly. It was by McAfee, the most…
Be AmazedPeople Found Living In Bizarre Places
From shoebox-sized apartments to literal mansions, our dwellings come in all different shapes and sizes. However, beyond the realms of real-estate, some people…