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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.

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21:38

Luckiest People Who Survived The Impossible - Part 6

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2025/05/23

Have you ever had something weirdly lucky happen to you? Maybe you found $20 lying on the ground? Or perhaps you were just in the right place at the right time? Amazing as that is, there are some people out there who have survived against near-impossible odds and lived to tell the tale. From a woman who spent 80 minutes trapped in freezing water, to a soldier who fell over four miles without a parachute, let’s look at even more of the luckiest people who survived the impossible.Advertising

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25:08

This Family Adopted A Doberman But After 5 Days They...

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2025/05/21

The Svilicic family took a huge gamble when they adopted a Doberman from a rescue shelter and brought him home to their 17-month-old daughter back in 2007! Would the Doberman bond with their child? Or had the family made a terrible mistake? All those questions were answered when, only five days later, the parents heard a loud scream from their backyard! What catastrophe had unfolded? Let's dive into stories of incredible heroic dogs that saved their owners!Advertising Inquiries:

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16:13

Plans That Didn’t Go As Expected - Part 3

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2025/05/19

Benjamin Franklin once said, “if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail”. But sometimes, no matter how much planning is involved, a task can still veer comically far off its intended outcome. From hilarious failed attempts at deception to jaw-dropping scuba-dive surprises, let’s check out some plans that definitely didn’t go as expected.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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21:52

The Most Powerful Breeds of Dog in The World

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2025/05/16

When you think of a dog, what’s the first thing to come to mind? Something cute and fuzzy with a mindless grin on its face? Well, true, some dogs are like that. But others are far less cuddly. So, from brutal beasts taller than men to mighty hounds that have gone toe to toe with actual bears, grab a lead – or chain – because we’re about to go walkies with the most powerful breeds of dog in the world.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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14:32

Embarrassingly Dumb Ways People Died - Darwin Awards...

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2025/05/14

Despite all the advancements in modern society, people still find ways to fall through the safety nets and put themselves in danger. Some people are so dumb that no amount of health and safety regulations can keep them around past their self-inflicted expiry date! So, without further ado, let’s marvel at the unfortunate souls who selected themselves out of the gene pool, winning a posthumous Darwin Award in the process! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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16:46

Most Elite Special Forces in The World

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2025/05/12

Among the special armed forces of the world’s nations are found some of the most formidable units ever seen. Designed to go above and beyond the call of duty, everything from their training to their missions goes further than standard military forces to extremes you’ll struggle to believe. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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21:18

Sneakiest Disguises People Used For The Best Reasons

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2025/05/09

They say, “never judge a book by its cover”. But even the best of us are prone to judging people based on their appearance, wealth, or societal status. Because of this, people sometimes hide these things, or even downright lie about them! So, from a secret millionaire who pretended to be poor to a cop who pretended to be a disabled homeless man, here are some people who received very different treatment once they disguised themselves, and the weird and wonderful reasons why they did so.Advertising

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29:00

Most Powerful Militaries in The World

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2025/05/07

All around the world, battlefields are constantly evolving. The fight for control and power no longer hinges on the size of a country’s army, but on their tactics, technology, financials, and logistical capabilities as well. And believe you me, some countries have a lot more of these than others! So, taking all this into account, it’s time to find out which countries have the most formidable military forces in the world!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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23:57

Wine Genius Defrauded The World With His Scamming Family

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2025/05/05

Back in March 2012, the FBI charged down wine expert Rudy Kurniawan’s front door, and made a shocking discovery – one that finally closed a four-year-long investigation. The designer suit wearing, Lamborghini driving Kurniawan wasn’t everything he claimed to be – he’d been scamming some of the world’s wealthiest people out of millions of dollars! How? Crack open your favorite bottle and pour yourself a glass. This story has notes of deception, betrayal, and more than a hint of fraud – because we’re

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18:37

Luckiest People Who Survived The Impossible - Part 5

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2025/05/02

Lady luck can be a cruel mistress. But for some ludicrously lucky people, she comes just when they need her most. From a woman who survived falling 14,500 feet without a parachute, to a girl who was frozen solid for a whole night, the following stories of these real-life legends are sure to leave your jaws on the floor. Let’s take a look at even more of the luckiest people who survived against impossible odds!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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23:35

It Seems Unbelievable, But This Happens In China...

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2025/04/30

As the most populous nation on earth with more than 1.4 billion people, China has one of the most expansive cultures in the modern world. But just because it has more people doesn’t mean that all of China’s habits, rules, or routines are considered normal by everyone! From bizarre delicacies and whacky wedding traditions, to the strange reason why police forces are employing geese! It’s time to check out some things you’ll find unbelievable that – amazingly - happen in China every day! Advertising

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22:07

The Strongest Acids Ever

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2025/04/28

Back in February 2019, a truck carrying gallons of powerful acid crashed and overturned in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The toxic liquid poured out and quickly began eating its way through the road, cars, and everything else in its path. It was chaos. The solution responsible was sulfuric acid – one of the most dangerous acids in the world. But it can get much worse! So, from an acid that explodes at the slightest touch to one that dissolves flesh in seconds, get your safety goggles on as

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20:47

Flight Secrets That Are Never Told to Passengers

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2025/04/25

Ladies and gentlemen welcome aboard this Be Amazed flight! As we take to the skies today, I’ll be letting you in on a few little-known, mind-blowing facts about all things aeronautical. From the truth behind bad airline food to how picking the safest seat might save your life, here are some of the craziest flight secrets that are never told to passengers! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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24:49

Horrifying Claustrophobic Stories

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2025/04/23

A good action-survival film involving somebody getting trapped in a life-or-death situation can certainly get your heart pumping, but at least you get to escape that stressful movie world once it’s over. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case for everyone, as once in a while terrifying tales of people getting hopelessly stuck in tight, deadly spots occur in real life. From people getting trapped below a slab of ice in a freezing Alaskan river, to the man who spent sixty hours stuck at the bottom

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23:23

Revolutionary Space Technologies and Innovations

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2025/04/21

Just 62 miles above our heads, Earth’s atmosphere ends, and outer space begins. When you think about it, it’s really not that far! But as close as it is, we’ve only started to explore it in the last sixty years thanks to some revolutionary technological developments! With that said, how exactly do we take pictures of galaxies more than 146 quadrillion miles away? How do we plan to live on Mars? And will we soon be able to take weekend trips among the stars? Let's discover some game-changing

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23:18

A Plane Lost Its Roof at 24,000 Feet – Here's What...

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2025/04/18

On April 28, 1988, Aloha Airlines flight 243 took off from Hawaii’s Hilo International Airport. The flight was traveling to Honolulu, less than an hour away. The weather was glorious, and conditions were optimal, but just a few minutes after take-off a massive boom suddenly jolted the entire plane. Without any warning, the roof covering the first-class cabin was explosively ripped away! Passengers and flight crew panicked. Would they be sucked out into the big blue sky? Would they be able to make an

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23:23

Secret Reasons You Don't Know About Everyday Things

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2025/04/16

In your day-to-day life, you probably use an astounding array of different items without stopping to think much about them. But, turns out, many of them actually have secret uses and crazy reasons for their designs that you’d never have guessed! From your phone to your bank card, get ready to uncover some of the best-kept secrets in everyday things!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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24:00

The Largest Organs of Any Animal Ever

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2025/04/14

Remember 8th grade dissection class? Poor Franklin the frog never knew what was coming. But his little organs were nothing on what some colossal animals on our Earth are packing. Let's explore the largest organs of any animal ever!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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25:11

Cursed Objects That Scientists Fear

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2025/04/11

Science is humanity’s never-ending quest to discover and understand the world around us. But there are some things in this world that even the most avid scientists regret discovering. From what’s lurking in the deepest depths of Chernobyl, to a mysterious sphere that can take decades off your life in the blink of an eye, let's investigate the cursed objects that science should have left alone!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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18:16

Hardest Choices That Test What Kind Of Person You Are

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2025/04/09

The choices we make every day can shape our personality, but our personality can also influence the decisions we make! So, in this episode, I’m going to ask you to make some hard choices to determine what kind of person you are. I’ll be measuring you against the 5 main psychological traits to measure personality, these are; Agreeableness, your tendency to cooperate and be compassionate, Extraversion, so how confident and outgoing you are, Openness, your sense of adventure and equality, Neuroticism,

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