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22:06

Craziest Things Ever Found in the Human Body

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2026/07/30

The human body is amazing, isn’t it? I mean, did you know our bodies contain 100,000 miles of blood vessels? Or that we’re made up of around 30 trillion cells? That only thing that makes human anatomy more astonishing is the weird things some people put inside them! Yep, whether on purpose or by accident, many folks out there have ended up with pretty mind-boggling things inside their bodies. From seedlings sprouting in ears, to entire spoons in stomachs, join me as we take a look at the craziest

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20:26

Foods That Originally Looked Totally Different

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2026/07/28

Were bananas always shaped so funny? Were Thanksgiving turkeys always so large? Did cucumbers used to look like horrifying, green spiders? Well get ready, because I’m about to answer all three of those questions and more, as we investigate foods that used to look unrecognisable.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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20:26

Gadgets That Give You Superpowers

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2026/07/23

We’ve all dreamt of being a superhero, but the real-world lacks real superpowers. But while we may never have the natural ability to fly, possess super speed, or X-Ray vision, there are some incredible devices that can give you these feats! And you won’t even need to change into a costume. So, strap in, as we take a look at some awesome gadgets that give you superpowers!Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising

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23:31

Mysterious Doors That Can Never Be Opened

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2026/07/21

Most of the time, a door is considered a pretty mundane thing, right? You open it to get from A to B and… well, that’s pretty much it. But what if I told you some doors were never meant to be opened? From a forbidden hotel room staff refuse to talk about to a secret chamber hidden deep within the Great Sphinx, it’s time to take a look at some of the most mysterious doors that can never be opened. Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal:

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26:14

This Man Went From 7th Richest Person to Minus 1 Billion

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2026/07/16

This man went from being the 7th richest person in the world, to having a net worth of minus one billion dollars. Now how does someone go and do a thing like that? Well, turns out, the more you have, the more you’ve got to lose; and this guy lost much more than just money! So, grab some popcorn, as we dig into how, through a series of utterly insane twists, one man went from having over $30 billion in the bank to landing himself 30 years in prison without a penny to his name! This is the crazy story

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29:03

Luckiest People Who Survived The Impossible – Part 9

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2026/07/14

Ssome people have escaped from super crazy situations with the help of a whole lotta luck. From an exploding toilet to falling into a vat of liquid chocolate, let’s take a look at even more luckiest people who survived the impossible. Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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26:10

Most Uncomfortable and Controversial Finds in...

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2026/07/09

According to the history books, the American continents once symbolised a brave new world where anything was possible—or so we were led to believe. Sometimes, a single discovery can shake our entire understanding of the Americas: from exposing uncomfortable truths, scrubbing the shine off beloved heroes, or challenging cherished beliefs. And there’s been more than just one discovery. So, join me, as we delve into some of the most uncomfortable and controversial finds in American history!Our

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25:55

They Banned These Games For The Craziest Reasons

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2026/07/07

Videogames have been awash with controversy for nearly as long as they’ve existed. But some have proved so offensive that entire countries have demanded they be censored – or even completely outlawed! And the reasons why get pretty darn wild. So, from a cursing hedgehog to a drunk princess, let’s explore some banned and censored video games – and the weird reasons behind their censorship!Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal:

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31:39

Weirdest Products Launched by Famous Brands

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2026/07/03

Marketing can be a difficult thing, especially when it comes to big brands trying to diversify and experiment. Sometimes they produce a hit like Cherry flavoured Pepsi, other times you get… Pokémon’s Sea salt and cheese flavoured water… cheese water? Really? Some of these products have to be bought to be believed… which is exactly what I did! So, join me as I purchase, review and regret some of the strangest products ever released by famous brands.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code

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28:47

What’s at the Bottom of the Deepest Hole on Earth?

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2026/07/01

Question: What's the highest mountain on Earth? Would you say Mount Everest? Give yourself a point. Now, let's ask the opposite: what's the deepest hole on Earth? Some smart alecs among you might be saying The Mariana Trench, but that’s wrong. There exists a hole so deep that it exceeds the deepest depth of the famous Mariana Trench, and shockingly, it was dug out by humans! However, what they found at the bottom no one expected. What did they find? How deep did they go? And how deep

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32:09

The Soldier Who Didn’t Know WW2 Ended

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2026/06/29

Back in 1974, a Japanese college dropout called Norio Suzuki heard a rumour. Apparently, on a lone island in the Philippines, far out in the dense jungle, was a Japanese soldier – a lieutenant no less - who’d been there since the end of World War 2, that’s almost 29 years at this point - refusing to surrender! Initially, Norio brushed this off as a hoax – if he’d been missing for that long, he must have been declared dead! Plus, there was no way someone could survive out in the jungle for that long

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25:05

North Korea’s Craziest Laws

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2026/06/25

Of all the countries in the world, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, more commonly known as North Korea, might just be the most mysterious. Nicknamed ‘The Hermit Kingdom’, it’s famous for its isolation and independence, but also for its shocking lack of human rights. Because it exists under the iron-fisted rule of a dictatorship, headed by Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un, its laws are some of the most extreme in the world. So, with that in mind, let’s expose some of the craziest laws that’ve

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24:13

Most Expensive Mistakes In History - Part 5

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2026/06/23

We all make mistakes: some are small, some are big, and some are bigger… much, much bigger. And the bigger these mistakes are, the bigger the price tag that’s usually attached to them. From minor mistakes leading to million dollar losses, to corporate incompetence that’s bankrupted businesses, it’s time to explore more of the most expensive mistakes in history!Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries:

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34:02

Most Densely Populated Places On The Planet

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2026/06/19

In 1804, the world population hit 1 billion for the first time ever. And think about how fast it grew from there: it took 123 years to add the second billion, then just 33 years for the third — and the jump from 7 to 8 billion took only 12 years. The curve isn’t just rising, it’s accelerating — and all those people have to live somewhere. So join me today as we explore some of the most densely populated places in the world right now, and what it’s like to live there!Our Sponsors:* Check out

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32:24

Making Famous Sound Effects

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2026/06/17

What do tasers, dried oranges, and lawn rollers have in common? They’re all used to create movie sound effects in the most utterly bizarre and unexpected ways imaginable. Seriously - you’ll never guess what cinematic sounds those dried oranges are repurposed to create. As it turns out, most of us moviegoers overlook one of cinema’s most important elements… the sound effects. So, from whooshing lightsabers and gallant knights, to screaming aliens, animal impersonations and beyond, today we’re going

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33:06

Loopholes You Can Exploit to Cheat the System

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2026/06/15

Let's delve into tales of people finding legal loopholes to get unimaginably amazing deals! Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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25:36

Worst Prisons in History

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2026/06/12

Nelson Mandela said you can’t truly know a nation until you’ve been inside its jails, but today, we’re going beyond nations… we’re going back through the centuries. From unimaginably hellish prison pits, to very literal suspended sentences, wave bye-bye to the free world as we step inside the worst prisons in all of history, from ancient times to today. Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries:

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27:27

Oldest Technologies Scientists Still Can’t Explain

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2026/06/10

We tend to think of our ancestors as less smart versions of ourselves; after all, they didn’t invent smartphones, or the internet, or other truly visionary stuff! But actually, our ancestors were much smarter than many of us give them credit for, and some things they created have baffled scientists for centuries! From structures only giants could have built, to a computer that pre-dates the age of Jesus, it’s time to explore some of the oldest technologies that even scientists can’t explain! Our

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24:25

Satisfying Times Karma Came For Awful People (Part 4)

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2026/06/08

Is there any better feeling than watching a truly terrible person get their comeuppance? The answer is no. So if you love seeing the universe serve up delicious cosmic justice, you’re in the right place! From idiotic arsonists to troublemaking TikTokers, buckle up and get ready for another generous dose of satisfying times karma came for awful people!Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries:

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27:52

Meet the Deadliest Sniper to Ever Live

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2026/06/05

Meet Finnish sniper Simo Häyhä, otherwise known as the White Death. By the time the Winter War finished in March 1940, he’d taken down over 500 Soviet soldiers all on his own, crowning him the deadliest sniper to have ever lived. Yet, despite the awesome achievement of this man, his story isn’t widely known. So, who really was Simo Häyhä, and how did he become the deadliest sniper the world has ever seen? Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal:

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