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Fun Facts Daily

Start your day smarter with Fun Facts Daily. Every episode explores a different topic giving you a quick and easy way to enjoy learning something new every weekday! Fun Facts Daily cuts through the noise of the world to deliver positive, uplifting, and fascinating trivia about art, biographies, geography, history, pop culture, science and anything else that might pique your curiosity. Get your daily dose of knowledge with a word of the day, five fun facts to blow your mind as well as practical tips

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15:01

Family Fun Friday | Monopoly

Fun Facts Daily ·

2025/06/06

The first Friday of every month, I am inviting my kids on to share fun facts about a subject they enjoy and hopefully you and your family will enjoy it as well. This month, we're talking about one of the world's most popular board games, Monopoly. Learn surprising facts, from the game's secret role in helping WWII prisoners of war escape to the record-breaking 70-day-long game. Find out the real-life inspiration behind the iconic properties like Boardwalk and Park Place, which are actual streets in

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16:33

Fun Facts About The Simpsons

Fun Facts Daily ·

2025/06/05

We have a perfectly cromulent episode filled with fun facts about The Simpsons. Discover the fascinating origins of the Simpson family, hastily sketched by Matt Groening just moments before a crucial pitch meeting as a way to safeguard his Life in Hell comic strip. Learn how Homer Simpson's iconic "D'oh!" earned its place in the Oxford English Dictionary, and explore the surprising initial concept for Krusty the Clown as Homer's secret alter ego—a plan later cleverly referenced in the series. Find

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12:39

Fun Facts About Coral Reefs

Fun Facts Daily ·

2025/06/04

Coral reefs are remarkable living structures, sometimes visible from space, and are considered the largest of their kind on Earth. They support around 25% of all marine life despite covering less than 1% of the ocean floor, acting as vital ecosystems often referred to as "rainforests of the sea." These reefs are constructed by tiny coral polyps that build limestone skeletons, leading to massive formations over long periods. Certain coral species boast impressive longevity, living for thousands of

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14:56

Fun Facts About Ketchup

Fun Facts Daily ·

2025/06/03

Ketchup's story begins in 17th-century China as a fermented fish sauce, quite different from the tomato-based condiment enjoyed today. McDonald's is a massive consumer of ketchup, highlighting its role in fast food. The challenge of ketchup's slow flow led to packaging innovations like the squeezable bottle. There are even official standards for how fast ketchup should pour! Early ketchup recipes weren't always safe, with some containing questionable ingredients. Because ketchup is a non-Newtonian

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15:03

Fun Facts About Sir Isaac Newton

Fun Facts Daily ·

2025/06/02

Explore the extraordinary life and work of Sir Isaac Newton in this episode! We put the famous apple and gravity story to the test (the truth is revealed at the end!). Discover "calculus," the revolutionary mathematics Newton co-developed to understand planetary motion. Uncover fascinating facts: from his groundbreaking invention of the reflecting telescope to overcome chromatic aberration, his cautious approach to publishing seminal works like "Opticks" (and the surprising origin of ROY G BIV), his

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14:34

Fun Facts About Running

Fun Facts Daily ·

2025/05/30

Lace up your sneakers and get ready to hit the ground running with this episode of Fun Facts Daily! We'll explore the amazing world of running with fascinating history, a word of the day and a simple tip to help you avoid injuries as you ramp up your mileage. Discover why humans are naturally built for incredible endurance, capable of outrunning many animals over long distances. We'll also uncover the surprisingly royal origins of the modern marathon distance (26.2 miles!) and dive into the world of

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14:23

Fun Facts About Bears

Fun Facts Daily ·

2025/05/29

Get ready for some truly unbelievable bear facts on this episode of Fun Facts Daily! We journey from the frozen Arctic to the historic halls of Cambridge University to explore the fascinating world of bears. Discover the secrets of the polar bear—the world's only marine mammal bear—and find out why its fur isn't actually white. Learn about the planet's largest land carnivore, the colossal Kodiak bear, and contrast it with the tiny, honey-loving sun bear. We'll also share the wild but true story of

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12:03

Fun Facts About the Sun

Fun Facts Daily ·

2025/05/28

Dive into the heart of our solar system in this episode dedicated to the most fascinating facts about the sun. Discover the science behind the heliosphere, the sun's massive protective bubble that shields our planets from deep space. Explore the sun's incredible scale, accounting for 99.8% of the solar system's mass, and its immense power, from solar flares to the constant solar wind. The episode reveals how the sun acts as a cosmic artist, painting our blue skies, fiery sunsets, and the

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12:20

Fun Facts About Cleopatra

Fun Facts Daily ·

2025/05/27

Journey back in time with us as we uncover the true story of Cleopatra, the last pharaoh of Egypt. Find out what made her so famously beautiful and alluring. In this episode, you'll learn the surprising truth about her family's origins, her incredible talent for languages, and how she used her sharp intellect to make one of the most expensive bets in history. Cleopatra bet Marc Antony that she could spend ten million sesterces on a single dinner. After he hosted a lavish meal, she came in with a cup

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13:08

Fun Facts About Candy

Fun Facts Daily ·

2025/05/26

Is the "sugar high" a scientific fact or a long-standing myth? This episode unwraps the sweet truth about candy, putting one of parenting's most common beliefs to the test. We then journey through the fascinating history of candy, from its origins as an ancient Egyptian offering to the world's oldest sweet shop, established in 1827. Discover the surprising marketing deal that created the real-life Willy Wonka Candy Company and learn the shocking identity of cotton candy's co-inventor: a dentist

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12:29

Fun Facts About Graduations

Fun Facts Daily ·

2025/05/23

Step into the world of academic celebrations on this episode of Fun Facts Daily! We're demystifying graduation traditions, starting with a surprising truth about why those iconic caps and gowns became customary. Learn the meaning of "regalia," and get ready for five fascinating facts: discover why honorary degrees to people who often didn't study at the university, learn about the youngest college graduate ever, and hear the incredible story of a 99-year-old who finally got his degree nearly 80

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11:39

Fun Facts About Shoes

Fun Facts Daily ·

2025/05/22

The average American owns 19 pairs of shoes. We wear them constantly, but seldom give them much thought. Learn the name for the little plastic bit at the end of your shoe laces. The oldest known leather shoe, the Areni-1 shoe, is over 5,500 years old, predating Stonehenge and the pyramids. Sneakers with distinct left and right designs didn't appear until 1818. Nike's iconic waffle sole was inspired by a waffle iron used by co-founder Bill Bowerman. Lastly, the Netherlands is home to the world's

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13:23

Fun Facts About Dr. Mae Jemison

Fun Facts Daily ·

2025/05/21

Dr. Mae Jemison is a multi-talented individual who made history as the first African American woman to travel into space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour. Before her spaceflight, she served in the Peace Corps as a medical officer in West Africa. She holds degrees in both Chemical Engineering and African and African-American Studies from Stanford University and later earned her medical degree from Cornell University. Beyond her scientific achievements, she is an accomplished dancer, even

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13:28

The Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang

Fun Facts Daily ·

2025/05/20

The Terracotta Army is a collection of thousands of life-sized terracotta figures depicting soldiers, chariots, and horses, created to accompany Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife. Discovered in 1974 by farmers digging a well, each of the estimated 8,000 soldiers features unique facial details and expressions. Originally, they were armed with real weapons and painted in vibrant colors, though much of the paint has faded. The army, part of a vast mausoleum complex, took decades and 700,000

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13:09

Fun Facts About Axolotls

Fun Facts Daily ·

2025/05/19

Axolotls are unique aquatic salamanders known for their neoteny, retaining juvenile traits like external gills throughout adulthood. They possess remarkable regenerative abilities, capable of regrowing limbs, organs, and even parts of their brains. Native only to the Xochimilco lake complex in Mexico, they are critically endangered due to habitat loss and pollution. Axolotls have a versatile respiratory system, using gills, lungs, and skin for breathing. Minecraft added axolotls in 2021 to raise

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13:00

Heroes

Fun Facts Daily ·

2025/05/16

What defines a hero? Join us as we uncover inspiring true stories of heroism, from Cher Ami, the legendary WWI carrier pigeon who saved nearly 200 soldiers, to Togo, the brave sled dog pivotal in the 1925 serum run. Explore the epic Greek origins of the word 'hero' and marvel at modern-day courage: a five-year-old girl's fire rescue, a beluga whale's life-saving intervention, and an elder's fearless stand against a polar bear. Plus, get practical emergency preparedness tips, including the basics of

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15:03

Fun Facts About the Eiffel Tower

Fun Facts Daily ·

2025/05/15

Explore the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris like never before on Fun Facts Daily! Uncover unbelievable Eiffel Tower facts, from its unique puddle iron construction and how the tallest tower in Paris (about 330 meters tall) actually grows taller in the summer, to its surprising history of being initially disliked and its crucial role in World War I. Learn the truth behind Victor Lustig's infamous plot to sell the Eiffel Tower for scrap. Learn why many prominent Parisians initially detested this

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14:05

Benjamin Franklin

Fun Facts Daily ·

2025/05/14

Dive deep into the multifaceted life of Benjamin Franklin in this episode of Fun Facts Daily! We unravel the truth behind the legendary kite and key experiment – did Franklin really "discover" electricity, or is there more to the story? Discover fascinating insights into Franklin's daily "air baths," his practical inventions like bifocals and the Franklin stove (which he famously didn't patent!), and his pivotal role as America's first Postmaster General. Learn how this iconic Founding Father's

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13:19

Fun Facts About Maple Syrup

Fun Facts Daily ·

2025/05/13

Explore the world of maple syrup on Fun Facts Daily! This episode dives into the fascinating process of "sugaring," where 40 gallons of sap boil down to one gallon of syrup. Discover how freeze-thaw cycles trigger sap flow, and learn about the Indigenous origins of syrup production. We also cover maple syrup grading, the dominance of Quebec's production, tips for storing pure syrup, and the unbelievable story of the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist, where thousands of tons of liquid gold were

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11:44

Machu Picchu

Fun Facts Daily ·

2025/05/12

Explore the mysteries and wonders of Machu Picchu. Discover the truth behind the legend of the "lost city of the Incas," learn about the Quechua language and its significance to the site's name, and uncover five fascinating facts about this ancient Incan citadel nestled high in the Andes Mountains. From incredible Incan engineering feats without wheels or iron tools to the astronomical significance of the Intihuatana stone, delve into the history and purpose of Machu Picchu.Want to learn more

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