Fun Facts

The Time a Gambler Bought a Town with a Poker Hand

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:26:20 +0000

In 1962, a drifter named Steve Wynn's predecessor won the entire town of Goodsprings, Nevada—including its saloon, gas station, and post office—with nothing but a lucky hand of cards. This is the bizarre tale of America's strangest real estate transaction and what happened to the town after it became the ultimate poker prize.

Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi: The Cola Wars

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 09:25:59 +0000

When Pepsi started selling their soda in Soviet Russia while Coke couldn't, they accepted payment in vodka and warships—yes, actual military submarines. From the New Coke disaster to celebrity endorsements gone wrong, discover how two sugar water companies became bitter rivals that shaped modern marketing and briefly made PepsiCo the sixth largest military power in the world.

7 Animals That Were Accidentally Brought Back from Extinction

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:20:14 +0000

We've all heard about animals going extinct, but what about the ones that came back? From a giant tortoise rediscovered after 100 years to a deer spotted in the mountains of Vietnam, these 'Lazarus species' prove that nature still has surprises up her sleeve. Get ready for seven jaw-dropping comeback stories that'll make you question everything you thought you knew about extinction.

The Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876

Sat, 8 Aug 2026 09:31:54 +0000

On March 3, 1876, Mrs. Allen Crouch was making soap in her yard when meat started raining from the sky. For the next several minutes, chunks of fresh flesh covered her property while the sky remained perfectly clear. What scientists discovered when they tested the meat—and the wild theories that followed—make this one of history's strangest unsolved mysteries.

Edison vs. Tesla: The Battle of the Currents

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:38:30 +0000

In the 1880s, two brilliant inventors waged war over which electrical system would power America—and things got seriously weird. From Edison electrocuting an elephant to prove his point, to Tesla lighting up the World's Fair, discover the shocking (literally) facts behind history's most electrifying rivalry.

5 Foods That Were Invented By Complete Accident

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:18:55 +0000

From chocolate chip cookies to potato chips, some of our favorite foods exist only because someone messed up spectacularly in the kitchen. Join us as we count down five delicious accidents that changed culinary history forever—and made someone very rich in the process.

The Great Emu War of 1932

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:23:48 +0000

In 1932, Australia deployed soldiers armed with machine guns to fight an invasion of 20,000 emus destroying farmland in Western Australia. What sounds like a joke became one of history's most embarrassing military operations, complete with tactical retreats, media mockery, and the emus decisively winning. Discover how flightless birds defeated the Australian army and became legendary guerrilla fighters.

New Years Resolutions

Wed, 7 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Spoiler alert, most fail

Holiday Fun Facts

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Here's your holiday dose of trivia!

Best of pt2

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Fun Facts best of episode!

Best of

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Fun Facts best of episode!

Sports Fun Facts

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000

More than just a game

Tech Fun Facts

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Fun Facts about gadgets

Fall Fun Facts

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:57:50 +0000

September pt2

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

September

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This months happenings in history!

August Happenings pt2

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

August Happenings

Wed, 3 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

July Happenings

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Fireworks

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Canada pt2

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Canada

Wed, 6 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Great White North

Message In a Bottle pt2

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I sent an SOS con't

Message In a Bottle

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I sent an SOS

Let Go to the Circus pt3

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Circuses have a rich and long history con't

Let Go to the Circus pt2

Wed, 9 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Circuses have a rich and long history con't

Let Go to the Circus

Wed, 2 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Circuses have a rich and long history

YOU are an April Fool pt2

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Let’s prank to the most, April fools fun facts con’t

YOU are an April Fool

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Let’s prank to the most, April fools fun facts

Leprechaun

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Do you trust someone who wears a big hat and buckles on their shoes!?

LeprechaunsLeprechauns

Wed, 4 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Super Bowl history and fun facts! Con’t

Super Bowl

Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Super Bowl history and fun facts!

All We Need is Love

Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Cupid fun facts!

Give me Somebody to Kiss!

Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Fun facts regarding new years traditions around the world!

New Day, New Year!

Wed, 7 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Interesting facts about the new year

Yule Tide Joy!

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Who knew so much about X-Mas!?