When you think about prison, I bet most of you imagine endless iron bars, dark hallways, grim food, and an overwhelming sense of despair. But, surprisingly, not all prisons around the world are the same! While some serve stomach-churning meals, others have a tasty and healthy-looking menu. And where some prisons cram inmates into every available in…

Remember the nursery rhyme: “if you go down to the woods today you’re sure of a big surprise?” What if that “surprise” was an eerie, isolated staircase that seemed to lead absolutely nowhere? It’s time to grab your trench coat and magnifying glass as we take a closer look at some of most puzzling unexplained mysteries that need some serious explain…

We all have our favorite way of doing things, but many of us are making the usage of everyday things a lot harder for ourselves than we realize. From the most efficient way to eat fast food to the only way you should be washing fruit, get ready for your mind to be blown as I reveal a whole ton of things you never realised you’ve been doing wrong! A…

Whether it’s a network of abandoned mines, haunted islands, or top-secret military facilities, here are some of the most fascinating places you’re not allowed to visit… and the people who did anyway! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Be Amazed

Today, there are some 250 artificial islands that have been developed around the world! Though not all of these man-made islands appear on world maps, for reasons that range from the dangerous to the downright dumb! Let's take a look at the terrifying and stupid reasons some artificial islands are being built! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc…

Caviar is one of the most sought-after delicacies in the entire world. But while it may look fancy doled out alongside thousand-dollar bottles of champagne, have you ever wondered where it comes from? Or what makes certain types so expensive? Let's find out! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co…

As companies strive for ever-increasing profits, it’s usually the customer who ends up paying the price, quite literally. But don’t worry. I’m here to put the power back in your hands. Prepare to get thrifty, as we check out some sneaky time-and-money-saving tricks companies don’t want you to know about. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com…

Protecting the President of the United States is no easy task, but agents of the United States Secret Service do so without question, even if it means risking their own lives. They go to unbelievable extremes to keep the POTUS safe, but there’s much more to those dark-suited, sunglass-wearing agents than meets the eye! From using high-tech hidden i…

It’s easy to assume you know everything about the objects you encounter on the daily. But even the most seemingly-mundane items can harbour a few secrets you’d never expect. From surprising functions in the gadgets you use every day, to game-changing elevator hacks, let’s check out some amazing secrets hidden in everyday things. Advertising Inquiri…

There are some things that humans just weren’t built to survive. Freak accidents happen all the time - yet there are some people among us who manage to beat the odds and live to tell the tale. So, without further ado, here are some of the luckiest people who survived the impossible… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-…

Let's discuss a collection of fraudsters who accidentally exposed themselves, revealing their own lies, crimes and scams. From fake cancer patients, to the world’s most infamous lip-sync-ers, let’s take a look at the people who took their lies too far, exposing themselves in the process. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…

We’ve all experienced some weird coincidences in our lives – from sharing a birthday with a friend to bumping into someone you know while on vacation. But I guarantee they’re nothing compared to many of the crazy coincidences that have happened throughout human history. So, get ready for your jaw to hit the floor as we investigate some of the most …

People are dumb. So dumb, that many accidentally remove themselves from the gene pool in the most idiotic ways possible! Let's explore even more Darwin Award winners and people who ended themselves in the dumbest ways imaginable. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

With so many people living in urban environments nowadays, it’s inevitable that weird stuff is going to happen. But some of that weirdness leaves behind mysteries that not even Sherlock Holmes could solve! From pursuers in the sky to a phone number you should never call, grab your magnifying glass as we puzzle our way through some of the strangest …

We take a lot of objects and items that we use every day for granted. But did you know some of them have incredible hidden components that are actually designed to save your life? From secret details in planes and cars, to little known features on your phone, backpack, and even pen lid. So, get ready to find out the true life-saving purposes of the…

Tune in for some of the most shocking transformations our world's ever seen! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Be Amazed

Fear is a natural response to something dangerous, like spiders, heights, or needles. But a phobia is an irrational and debilitating fear of an object, place, situation, feeling, or animal. And people can be terrified by just about anything, from eyes and belly buttons to teeny tiny holes! Let's take a look at some of the weirdest phobias that exis…

From islands flooded by crimson tides and rainbow sands, to a little landmass concealing the world’s deadliest secret, join me on this whistle-stop-tour around the strangest islands that you won’t believe actually exist! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

Everyone has a few bad habits, but some of those habits make everyday tasks much more difficult than they have any right to be. And because of them, there are so many things we’ve been doing wrong all this time without even knowing! From peeling sticky notes to charging your phone - and even using the bathroom – it’s time to find out what you’ve be…

Whether or not we’re alone in this universe is a question everyone ponders at some point. It’s not surprising: the possible existence of extra-terrestrial beings is a concept that’s both fascinating and slightly creepy. But while we currently have no concrete evidence of aliens, there have been numerous bizarre encounters that might make you think …

With superhuman levels of talent, athleticism, and competitive drive, professional athletes are pretty far from being regular folks. These superstars will do whatever it takes to win, and it turns out, this often includes some pretty strange stuff. From pros with… unconventional diet choices to baseball players who take their love of the game a bit…

Let's explore some one in a million coincidences that are really hard to believe and could be a glitch in the matrix! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Be Amazed

All over the world, slight cultural differences like common gestures or etiquette can cause major misunderstandings for unsuspecting visitors. Let's explore some common cultural oddities that can really confuse tourists! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

Viewing animals in their natural habitats is an incredible thing to experience, but all it takes is one wrong move for a wild encounter to turn deadly. Would you know what to do when faced with an enraged elephant, a mad-looking moose, or an angry gorilla? Let’s find out, as we explore some potentially life-saving tips on how to survive being attac…

The truth is out there, but that doesn’t mean we always find it! It’s human nature to be captivated by a good old unsolved mystery – the weirder the better – and that’s exactly what I’ve got in store for you today! From mysterious meat falling from the sky to the most famous TV hijacking incident of all time, let’s dive into some of the most bizarr…

Pro athletes are among some of the highest-paid people in the world! Whether it’s slam dunks, touchdowns or home runs -- if you give the crowd something to cheer about, you can cash in millions! But, with great financial power comes great financial responsibility -- and not all our favorite stars are up to the challenge! Whether they blew it on gol…

Have you ever wondered why penguins can't fly? Or about one of the biggest mysteries in evolution: where do eels come from? Have you ever wondered why we see monsters in the mirror if we look at it for too long? Grab some popcorn, your best trivia hat, and strap in for this episode of the ultimate fact show! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle…

As bad as the recent years might seem, it ain’t got nothing on the year 536. So, strap in, and let’s rewind the clock almost 1,500 years, to a truly hellish year where summer never came. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Be Amazed

With a population of over 1.4 billion people, China certainly has a lot of hungry mouths to feed. But with such a drastic demand for food, the lax regulatory oversight and rampant profit-seeking of the country’s food industry has left Chinese consumers with some stomach-turning products. From imitation eggs to poisoned baby formula and ancient stea…

Sometimes, a great plan in theory is a disaster in practice. Other times, the plan itself is a dumpster fire to begin with. The tales you’re about to witness unfold are a truly facepalm-worthy mixture of the two, but they all share one thing in common: none of them went as planned. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-O…

You’ve made some pretty huge mistakes in your time, right? Maybe you dropped your brand-new iPhone out of a plane mid-flight, or accidentally hit the gas instead of the breaks. But whatever your goof up was, it could have been a lot worse, and way more expensive. You could have accidently blown up two multimillion-dollar aircraft, sent a billion-do…

Sometimes, the course of justice takes some unusual forms. It makes sense – after all, not every slightly unpleasant deed deserves to be met with a harsh sentence or a hefty fine. In some cases, something a little more creative is much more effective at teaching someone a lesson about right and wrong. So, with a hilarious mixture ranging from court…

More than one in five species on the planet today face extinction, and that’s predicted to rise to 50% by the end of the century unless we do something about it. But what if I told you extinction isn’t as permanent as you think? Thanks to the wonders of science, we might even be able to turn back the hands of time by reviving some long-lost species…

Let's delve into a whole host of mind-blowing facts you never knew you needed to learn. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyโดย Be Amazed

Anyone who’s owned or even merely encountered a cat knows they do some pretty strange things. But while the inner workings of a cat’s mind may seem mysterious much of the time, there’s usually a surprisingly reasonable explanation for their feline weirdness. So, grab a bowl of kitty kibble, as we check out some of the strangest cat behaviors finall…

Everybody makes mistakes, but even some of the smallest slip ups can have colossal consequences that end up costing an absolute fortune! So, following on from Parts 1 and 2, here’s even more massive mistakes with price tags that’ll blow your mind. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

Let's delve into the fascinating stories of secret geniuses such as George Dantzig, Shakuntala Devi and Shourrya Ray, the 16-year-old who solved a math question that had been posed by Sir isaac Newton. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

You may think you’re in complete control of your life, but what if I told you your every move was being manipulated by the very organizations that claim to protect you? From the sneaky and subtle to the big and bold, here are some of the downright scariest ways that governments control your behavior. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra…

Less than 100 miles above our heads lies an unending universe which is vaster than we could ever comprehend. But it’s far from empty; instead, it’s filled with incredible phenomena that our puny brains can barely grasp! Can you fathom the existence of things like stars within stars, planets made of diamonds, atom-sized black holes, or even white ho…

There are some events in life that really make you question whether fate itself is at work. Like the Canadian woman dodged a bullet – literally – after she was rushed to the ER only to discover that her life had been miraculously saved by her own breast implants. What about the guy whose life came full circle when he ended up flying the same aircra…

Most people find it hard being locked indoors for a few weeks. Imagine what decades of incarceration can do to you. There are cases where people who were practically kids got released as elders into a world that was vastly different to the one they left when they were imprisoned. Let’s take a look at some people who have outlived the most insane pr…

Everyone’s experienced it. You’re at a social occasion where someone’s telling a story that happened to some guy they know, and you can’t help but think – hold up, that can’t be true. Like how a buddy of theirs had a snake swim up through their bathroom toilet, or how they heard superglue is strong enough to stick furniture to the ceiling. Or even …

The world is a strange and mysterious place, but depending on where you look, it can get a whole lot stranger. I mean, I was horrified to find a raisin in my chocolate chip cookie yesterday! But as odd as that was, it’s nothing compared to finding a piano on top of a mountain or watching a giant Lego man wash up on a beach! With that said, let’s ta…

They say revenge is a dish best served cold – and it turns out, they might actually be right. At least, that’s the conclusion to be drawn from the countless brilliant examples of cold, calculated revenge to be found throughout the internet. From the ultimate way to stop a food thief, to the greatest payback against a bully you’ll ever hear, let’s c…

In 1985, a bone-chilling pattern began to emerge in several reports of British housefires. When the smoke had cleared and the house – or what was left of it – lay charred and ashen, there was often one sole survivor: a creepy old painting of a crying boy. To get to the bottom of this spooky mystery, you'll need to stick around as I uncover some of …

Humans have always had a generally curious nature when it comes to the world around us, and that has led to the belief in some very bizarre things during less-informed times. Things like lambs growing on trees, animals spontaneously generating and brussels sprouts harbouring evil spirits. Without further ado, let’s take a dive into some of the weir…

There’s nothing cooler than a secret hidden in plain sight, especially when it comes to the objects we use and interact with every day. Some of these secrets seem obvious once pointed out, while others make you say, “wow, I never would’ve spotted that!” Either way, learning about these hidden features and uses can seriously upgrade your life, so le…

Koko was a lowland gorilla who had been taught to communicate with humans. But she wasn’t just asking for bananas! What she had to say astounded scientists around the world. Let’s find out about how one ape helped us make some of the most important discoveries about animal behavior in human history! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran…

Theft may be a common crime; but pinching a handbag or a wallet is soo last year. Let me ask you this instead: how would you go about swiping an entire beach, an iconic historical body part or $50,000 worth of prized bull semen? Believe it or not, these are just some of the dangerous, strange, and downright dumb things people have stolen. Intrigued…

Of all the tales from our big, blue oceans, the eery stories of ghost ships are easily the most terrifying. The crews of these mysterious ships suddenly vanish into thin air, leaving the abandoned vessels to sail for days - or even years - on the endless ocean waves. While many believe these spooky stories are all works of fiction, unmanned ships s…