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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 AmazedDumbest Lottery Winners
It’s no surprise that giving millions of dollars to someone with minimal common sense doesn’t tend to work out too well. But that’s exactly what can happen…
Be AmazedThat Time 96.7% Of Humans Died
Near-extinction circumstances were a reality for our ancestors at one point in history. So, let’s rewind the clocks to that time 96.7% of humans died!…
Be AmazedSatisfying Times Good Karma Came For Good People - Part 2
It’s always satisfying to see an awful person get punished by karma. But a rarer source of satisfaction is seeing chance occurrences reward amazingly generous…
Be AmazedFacts that Can Save Your Life Someday
We all have nightmares about being in sudden peril, but would you be equipped to survive if your worst fears became reality? There are loads of handy tips out…
Be AmazedHistoric Ideas So Dumb They Were Smart
Throughout history, there have been a handful of occasions where the dumbest-sounding ideas turned out to be an absolute stroke of genius. Some of these…
Be AmazedTheories That Will Ruin Your Childhood
Childhood is a period when life is simple and our minds are innocent. It’s not until we grow up and revisit some of our favorite sources of childhood…
Be AmazedEmbarrassingly Dumb Ways People Died - Darwin Awards Winners (Part 2)
Natural selection is Mother Nature’s way of making sure people get smarter, but even after 200,000 years of human evolution, some of us are still making really…
Be AmazedDumb Ideas And Solutions That Actually Work - Part 2
You don’t have to be a genius to have a great idea. And, occasionally, some ideas that work amazingly are pretty dumb. Taking the phrase “if it works, it…
Be AmazedSimple Psychological Tricks That Actually Work
Sometimes in life, success depends on having that slight edge over the competition. But few people realize gaining that edge is often a simple matter of…
Be AmazedAmerican Things Europeans Can't Understand
While the culture of the United States is exported all over the world in films and on TV, it also abides by some laws and practices that many consider unusual…
Be AmazedCrazy Things People Were Definitely Not Supposed to See
From military secrets to strange acts by relatives, here are some of the craziest things people were most definitely not supposed to see. Advertising…
Be AmazedMarketing Strategies That Failed Spectacularly
Behind every marketing campaign is a team of execs, fact-checkers, art directors, and more. You’d think this would result in well-planned, well-executed…
Be AmazedMost Patient People in the World
Patience is a virtue, as the old saying goes, and there are some people who demonstrate patience to an almost God-like level. Great works of art, multinational…
Be AmazedBiggest Things Ever Stolen
Shoplifting, carjacking, and bank robbery are small-minded matters of casual thieves with no imagination. It takes a truly daring thief to go bigger. Let's…
Be AmazedDark Origins of Famous Characters
They may bring joy to millions, but behind some of the colourful characters we know and love are backstories that’ll haunt your dreams. From the Simpsons’…
Be AmazedSneakiest Business Tactics You Never Noticed Scamming You
When you purchase something, it’s nice to think you’re getting your money’s worth. But unfortunately, the truth is, many companies are short-changing you in…
Be AmazedOne in A Million Coincidences - Part 2
You don’t need to believe in fate to accept that some spooky happenings are so coincidental that they just can’t be explained. From impeccable timing to…
Be AmazedWorst Startup Business Fails
Lots of start-up businesses have failed despite millions of dollars in investments. Let's take a look at some of the most hilariously tragic startup fails…
Be AmazedNever Order A Buttload At The Bar! Fact Show 2
In the digital age, there’s a goldmine of talk-worthy trivia and mind-blowing knowledge just a few clicks away. Few people have the luxury of full-time…
Be AmazedTimes We Controlled Nature
Since our Neolithic ancestors first struck two pieces of flint together and created sparks, mankind has sought to harness the power of nature. But our…
Be AmazedScientists Exposed Doing Strange Experiments
Sometimes, science gets weird. While it’s responsible for every incredible advancement we take for granted today, there have been (and still are) a few…
Be AmazedThe Real Reason UPS Trucks Always Have Their Doors Open - Fact Show 1
Sometimes it pays to be knowledgeable about the obscure things in life, after all, random trivia is the making of a dazzling conversationalist, right? There’s…
Be AmazedStrangest Last Words On Death Row
Death Row is notorious for housing some of the most terrifying people on the planet. Having committed some of the worst crimes possible, these people are…
Be AmazedLuckiest People Who Survived the Impossible
Sometimes it seems like luck just isn’t on our side, but when the unthinkable happens you’d be amazed to discover just how fortunate some people can be. From…
Be AmazedIncredible Discoveries Found Underground That Changed History
Understanding ancient history is no easy feat, and although we might think we’ve got things all figured out one discovery can turn everything on its head…
Be AmazedBizarre Things You Can't Do in America
Every country has one or two weird laws that seem to make absolutely no sense. But the USA has way more than its fair share. This is, in part, due to the US's…
Be AmazedWorst Places To Time Travel To In History
Whether it’s the Swinging Sixties or the construction of the Pyramids, we can all think of a few moments in history we’d love to time-travel back to. But what…
Be AmazedIngenious Prison Escape Devices
The movies really dramatize prison escapes: explosives, helicopters, accomplices, and cool MacGyver-like gizmos! However, some real-life prison escapes…
Be AmazedSocial Experiments You’d Think Would’ve Had Different Results
We think and interact with each other like no other creature on our planet, but while we like to see ourselves as thoughtful and caring people, it’s not always…
Be AmazedEmbarrassingly Stupid Corporate Decisions That Bankrupted Companies - Corporate Darwin Awards
Everyone makes mistakes, but certain companies have done some pretty stupid, illogical, or just downright dangerous things to maximize profits. Sometimes…
Be AmazedUnlucky Inventors Who Never Got to Cash in On Their Creations
These inventors were pioneers of their time, developing inventions that are still in use today. Luck, however, wasn’t on their side. Either through their own…
Be AmazedFacts About Megalodon: The Biggest Shark That Ever Existed
The biggest shark that ever existed never ceases to capture people's imagination, raising more questions than answers. What killed the megalodon? How big was…
Be AmazedThese Places Shouldn't Exist on Earth But They Damn Well Do
Whether manmade or not, there are countless locations in our world that raise more questions than answers. From a crater that looks like it leads into the…
Be AmazedHow Close Are We To A Real Iron Man Suit?
Movies featuring Tony Stark may have dominated the box office for years, but will his Iron Man armor ever dominate the battlefield? As advancements in robotics…
Be AmazedPast And Present Technology Then And Now
Technology is advancing so fast nowadays that it’s important to look back and remember how far we’ve come. From your smartphone to the TV in your living room…
Be AmazedStrangest Facts About the Titanic
The Titanic disaster is the most famous maritime tragedy in history. Over 1,500 people died after the giant luxury liner hit an iceberg on its maiden voyage…
Be AmazedEmbarrassingly Dumb Ways People Died - Darwin Awards Winners
When Charles Darwin developed his Theory of Evolution he discovered animals bred selectively, so the strongest and fittest of the species were more likely to…
Be AmazedLies You Still Believe
It’s no secret that the world is full of lies. In fact, there are tonnes of so-called ‘facts’ that almost everyone still believes about anything from ancient…
Be AmazedHomeowners Who Spent A Fortune Just for Revenge
It’s not uncommon for warring neighbors to erect fences or cut down trees just to get on each other’s nerves, but what happens when someone has enough time…
Be AmazedTastiest Insects We'll Be Eating In The Future
Experts predict we’ll all be eating bugs in the future. They’re nutritious and extremely sustainable, as the amount of feed converted into edible food is much…
Be AmazedSatisfying Times Good Karma Came For Good People
We usually associate “Karma” with bad people meeting some satisfying justice. But every now and then, the universe rewards the wonderful people who deserve it…
Be AmazedDumb Ideas And Solutions That Actually Work
They say the best ideas are often the simplest. But there’s a fine line between simple and stupid. In fact, some ideas are so dumb, they’re actually brilliant…
Be AmazedMost Dangerous Birds In The World
For the most part, birds are majestic creatures. They wake us up with their songs, stun us with their beauty, and inspire us to reach for the sky. It’s easy to…
Be AmazedSecrets Flight Attendants Never Tell Passengers
Crying babies, random delays, and microwave-nuked meals are just some of the reasons many of us find the whole process of jetting off to a new destination to…
Be AmazedScariest Pixar Movie Theories That Will Ruin Your Childhood
For many years, Pixar has been warming hearts around the world with its animated family movies. But could it be that the heart-warming movies are much darker…
Be AmazedMost Expensive Mistakes in all History - Part 2
One small slip-up can cause a catastrophic fallout like no other. Following on from part 1, here are some more monumentally expensive mistakes that will go…
Be AmazedPlans That Didn't Go As Expected
Even the best-laid plans can go awry, and it’s simply a part of life. But some plans veer so far from their initial aims that the outcomes become absolutely…
Be AmazedAncient Rare Objects Found Underground
Archeologists and amateurs have made some incredible discoveries that can either reveal valuable information about the past or create entirely new mysteries…
Be AmazedLegends Solved By Recent Discoveries
As human history progresses, new discoveries constantly reshape our understanding of the past. And once in a while, stories long thought to be the stuff of…
Be AmazedFacts That Sound Fake But Are Actually True
Since the dawn of the dial-up connection, we’ve been told not to believe everything we read on the internet. You’d be surprised to learn there are plenty of…
Be AmazedFast Food Facts You Don't Want to Know
Quick, easy, and affordable: these are the three pillars of fast food that keep us coming back again and again, but how much do you really know about what goes…
Be AmazedSecrets About the Mona Lisa
The Mona Lisa, with her enigmatic smirk and wandering gaze, is probably the most famous painting on the planet, but there’s more to this artwork than meets the…
Be AmazedSecrets Your Body Language Reveals To Others
There are thousands of different languages in the world, but only one is universal. Just 7% of what we understand actually comes from words, while a staggering…
Be AmazedHow Releasing 1,500,000 Balloons Went Horribly Wrong - Balloonfest '86
Can you imagine the mind-blowing spectacle of watching 1.5 million balloons being released all at once? That’s exactly what executives from Cleveland USA’s…
Be AmazedNever Sleep Under This Tree! You'll Never Wake Up
There are some extremely dangerous trees out there, especially the Borrachero tree. This tree is used to make a substance called the 'devils breath'. It's…
Be AmazedWe’ve Watched A Droplet For 100 Years But Nobody’s Ever Seen It Happen
An incredibly dedicated group of viewers have been waiting for almost a century to see an incredibly bizarre yet important event you've probably never even…
Be AmazedWorst Product Recalls To Destroy Your Faith In Humanity
Whether it is food, medicine, or a household necessity, it is generally expected that whatever you’re purchasing will be safe when used for its intended…
Be AmazedApocalypses We Somehow Survived
It’s pretty scary to think that, at any given moment, humanity is only an asteroid impact or nuclear launch away from total annihilation. But despite the…
Be AmazedSecret CIA Spy Tricks Revealed in Magic Manual
The CIA, in its attempt to foil the spread of Communism during the Cold War, created a covert program called MKULTRA to test and develop techniques and gadgets…
Be AmazedHorrifyingly Mysterious Lakes In The World
It might seem unlikely, but the world’s many lakes are in fact some of the most unusual, unexplained, and deadly natural phenomena on the planet. From…