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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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23:27

Incredible Things People Found Under Their Bed

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2025/10/20

From abundances of junk to filthy old socks that look as if they may be breathing, there are plenty of interesting things to be found under people’s beds. But in this episode we’re delving beneath beds that have hidden truly extraordinary things. From treasures worth millions, to monsters in every sense of the word, stay tuned to see what lies beneath the treasure troves we call beds!Our Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/BEAMAZEDAdvertising Inquiries:

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24:39

Craziest Cartoon Secrets You Won’t Believe Are True

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2025/10/17

Ah, cartoons – they’re what childhoods are made of. However, we all must grow up, and one thing life teaches us is that not everything is as it seems – cartoons included! So today we’ll be uncovering some hidden truths, ranging from the practical secrets of animation that will blow your mind, to the peculiar reason why the Simpsons are yellow. Here's a sprinkling of very sinister theories and interpretations that – fair warning – may just ruin your childhood favourites forever. So stick with me

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29:46

Symbols You Don't Know The Meaning And Origins Of

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2025/10/15

Symbols! We see them everywhere; on traffic signs, on logos, on our phones – even hand gestures are a kind of symbol. But have you ever wondered where all these universal squiggles and swoops come from? Well, allow me to act as your humble cryptographer, as we decode everything from ancient @ signs to confusing controller buttons - these are the secret origins of everyday symbols. Our Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/BEAMAZEDAdvertising Inquiries:

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24:24

Embarrassingly Dumb Ways People Died - Darwin Awards...

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2025/10/13

Well, here we are again! I guess human stupidity really doesn’t know any bounds. With that, let’s take a look at even more Darwin Award winners and the ridiculous ways they achieved their prize! Our Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/BEAMAZEDAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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23:46

Strange Mysteries Solved By Reddit and the Internet

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2025/10/10

The internet is a big place, and it’s full of bizarre mysteries. Many of them are never solved – but every now and then, self-proclaimed internet detectives band together from across the globe to dive down the rabbit hole and uncover the truth. And sometimes they succeed! So, from an apparently cursed arcade machine to a spine-chilling photograph of unknown origins, let’s investigate some seriously strange mysteries that were solved by Reddit and the internet! Advertising Inquiries:

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22:28

Awesomely Passive Aggressive Ways People Got Revenge...

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2025/10/08

Who doesn't love a revenge? But not just any old revenge. I’m talking posting fish-through-your-ex’s-letterbox-every-single-day level revenge. Or collecting-dog-poop-for-weeks-and-throwing-it-over-your-annoying-neighbour’s-yard level revenge. Jheez! Yep, strap in, cos we’re about to check out even more awesomely passive aggressive ways people got revenge!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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24:49

Stories That Moved The World To Tears

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2025/10/06

These tantalising tales are linked by one thing – they’ll make you cry. So strap in for some true stories that moved the world to tears!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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24:25

Shockingly Accurate Cartoon Predictions

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2025/10/03

I’m sure you’ve all heard people claiming that long running animated sitcom, The Simpsons, has predicted the future. That’s because it kinda has – a lot. But you might be surprised to hear that it isn’t the only cartoon with seemingly prophetic powers! So, from presidential projections to foretold food scandals – here are some of the most shockingly accurate cartoon predictions ever made. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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27:41

Secrets Hotels Don’t Want You To Know

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2025/10/01

When you go on vacation, all you want to do is check into a fancy hotel and let the bed, pool, and bellhops help you to forget about your life’s worries. However, hotels aren’t all about fresh linens and room service. Turns out, the hospitality industry is hiding some incredibly dark and straight-up bizarre secrets from their guests. So, today, we’re going to remove our ‘do not disturb’ signs and ruin all of our future vacations, as we check in and check out thieving cleaners, sickening stains and

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26:41

Dumbest Lottery Winners of All Time

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2025/09/29

From those who excessively splurged their cash on the finer things, to those whose fraudulent and immoral schemes saw their millions melt away... Stay tuned, cause coming up are some of the dumbest lottery winners of all time! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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25:15

Unsolved Mysteries That Cannot Be Explained… But I’ll...

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2025/09/26

From children from impossible places to miracles in the sky, here are some unsolved mysteries that can’t easily be explained… But I’ll try anyway!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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21:20

Strangest Pet Owners In The World

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2025/09/24

We all love pets. In fact, countless studies have suggested that the company of a furry friend might even be beneficial to our mental health. That said, some pets out there are a little strange, and their owners have gone way beyond what can be considered a ‘normal’ relationship with their animal friends. So, today, we’ll be meeting some crazy pets with even stranger owners, including a chicken raised for meat that’s now convinced he’s a dog, a woman with 28,000 cats, and a handful of pet owners who

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25:12

Craziest Ways People Faked Their Own Death

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2025/09/22

How wrong would your life have to go for you to consider faking your own fatal demise? You might be thinking that getting caught for some sort of serious crime is the only reason anyone would go to such extreme lengths. But amazingly, some people have faked their own death for the smallest, strangest, and most insane reasons. From wanting to avoid marriage, ditch their friends, or just avoid a cell-phone fine, there’s no reason too stupid for these people. And how some people have faked their death

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23:26

Shocking Tricks Used in The Commercial Advertising...

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2025/09/19

From mashed potato ice cream to secret augmented reality cars, here are some of the shocking tricks used in the commercial advertising industry!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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18:54

Plans That Didn’t Go As Expected – Part 4

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2025/09/17

From explosive miscalculations to bullying backfires, let’s explore even more plans that didn’t go as expected. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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23:39

Accidental Discoveries You're Probably Never Heard Of

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2025/09/15

Let's explore a few weird, accidental discoveries and the stories behind some everyday innovations that you’ve probably never even heard of. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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27:50

World’s Most Important Waterways

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2025/09/12

If you order something online, how does it get to you? By road? Maybe it’s flown in? Well, you might not think it, but a staggering 90% of all globally traded goods are carried by ships, many of which rely on intra-country waterways to get from A to B. These often giant, or sometimes surprisingly tiny, waterways are used to cut down travel times so that your Amazon package gets to you faster! But that’s not all they’re built for! From providing impossible looking passageways across countries, to the

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25:00

NASA Discovered a Planet That Defies All Logic

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2025/09/10

Our planet is pretty amazing. It’s the only one in over 5,000 discovered planets we know for sure has life. But, in this infinite, expanding universe, have you ever wondered if there was something better? Well, it turns out there’s a candy world, a diamond world, and all manner of other unbelievable places out there! So, prepare for lift-off. We’re taking an intergalactic cruise around some newly discovered planets so unbelievable they seem to defy logic itself!Advertising Inquiries:

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24:29

Top Secret Military Weapons Revealed

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2025/09/08

War is big business, and countless incredible technological marvels have been devised on behalf of this controversial industry. Understandably, the development of these game-changing weapons has to be kept super hush-hush. So, from nuclear-powered tanks to covert heart attack guns, here are some of the most unbelievable top-secret military weapons – revealed! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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20:55

What Happens When You Die?

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2025/09/05

How exactly does death work? What really happens to body, mind, or even soul?! Today we’re going to talk about all things death, from curious talking cadavers, to the science behind people claiming to have seen the ‘other side’!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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