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Fast Facts
by Adam Diaz
Quick digestible facts that will make you feel more interesting around the water cooler. I cover every topic from clever to silly to surprising and everything in between. Join me on a weekly bases to learn more about the more interesting side of life and how certain things came to be, like the famous goofy howl for example. I am Adam Diaz; broadcasting is my life, talking with you is my hobby.
Episodes
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The Rise and Fall of the Microsoft Zune
In this episode of Fast Facts, we dive into the rise and fall of the Microsoft Zune — the ambitious iPod competitor that arrived too late, fought the wrong battle, and somehow became a cult classic. From its surprising origins as a repurposed Toshiba player to the infamous “squirting” feature…
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History’s 10 Strangest Medical Treatments: From Trepanation to Urine Therapy
In this episode of Fast Facts, we dive into the strangest medical treatments in history—the bizarre cures, wild beliefs, and shocking practices people relied on long before germ theory and modern science. From trepanation (yes, drilling holes in the skull) to the humoral theory that blamed…
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Napoleon Exposed: 11 Shocking Facts You’ve Never Heard Before
Discover the real Napoleon behind the myths in this fast‑paced, fact‑packed episode of Fast Facts. This bite‑sized deep dive uncovers rare, surprising, and little‑known truths about one of history’s most influential and misunderstood leaders. Perfect for history buffs, trivia lovers, and anyone…
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So like, do I inject the gold or what?
Trying something a little different with this one. Still delivering the facts, but I'm dipping my toes into reporting a little this time. Let's take this journey together and learn a thing or two about vaccines and there place in American history.
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The tinnier the dog, the bigger the flop
Ever wanted something but knew you shouldn't, or rather couldn't? That's right: without time travel, nostalgia will always remain in the rearview mirror and forever out of our grasp. Such is the way of things... but that doesn't mean we can't talk about some cool ish from the 90's now, does it?...
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Escargot-no-you don't
Ever notice how most snail shells coil to the right? Me neither, but it's true, and it makes sex hard for those born with a left-coiling shell. Why should we care about snail sex? I don't know, but someone asked me about it, so I made an episode and even added some SFX for your listening pleasure.
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Return To Monkey Get Big Money
¿Yo yo yo, Que pasa, mi gente? Necesitaba dinero así que estoy de vuelta. I'm not going to lie; my Spanish is very rusty, so I'm not sure if I got the point across. But the episode is about chimpanzees, other furry friends, and the stonkiest place on earth: Wall Street. Please enjoy, and hey…
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Of course Pooh fell for this honey pot
It's a bird, a plane, wait, no, it's a new episode of Fast Facts! And oh my, what an extensive list it has. In this episode, whether you like it or not, you will learn about gadgets. You'll learn some names, and by god, you'll fall in love. Ok, maybe not the last part.
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The horsa you rode in on
In this episode, we'll learn about a remarkable horse who helped her fellow Marines at the Battle of Vegas Hill.
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Where there's a whale, there's a way!
Whale, let's dive into another exciting episode of Fast Facts. What's the porpoise of life? The mammal of it all. Now that I'm done polishing off the dad jokes, let's discuss the bite-sized discourse you're about to listen to. Whale falls are something that happens sometimes. We only recently...
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Chickaletta and the Atomic Heart
What's better than a list? A new list episode of Fast Facts after a several-month hiatus, of course! Today you're going to get learnt about some obscure atomic-age weaponry and projects that will make you wonder what credentials one must have had to be a scientist back in the day; because it sure...
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The Best Part Of Waking Up Is This Episode In Your Cup
This episode was filmed in front of a live audience. Come and learn what those three people on twitch did on the night of September 28th between 10:30 to midnight. Don't let anybody fool you into thinking that Adam Diaz isn't a good alibi. The show is on coffee for this one. Learn all you ever...
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The one on ice-cream
We're back, ladies and gentlemen, and we're here to learn about the frozen treat we love to eat: ice cream. Learn the history of ice cream. Who were the inventors of ice cream? What was the first flavor of ice cream? Where does ice cream come from? And did ancient astronauts have anything at all…
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Ultimate Trivia List 2: The Reckoning
It's trivia; it's a list; it's my comeback episode from paternity break. Is there a better way to come back than to lay out some facts that sound unreal, but are in fact, true? I don't think so. That's why I recorded this little ditty. Because if I thought of someway better, then wouldn't I have...
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Don't Make Me Get Gort
The day the Earth stood still is more than the 1951 classic sci-fi warning of nuclear proliferation that started the meme that aliens won't want to play with us monkeys cause we're too violent. The day the Earth would standstill is actually an apocalyptic event that wouldn't require Gort or any...
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5 Advergames That Got It Right
HEY, LOOK, THIS GUY MADE A LIST! See, everyone cares. Lists are unequivocally the most popular content of my show, so why fight it? In this episode, you'll learn about advergames, a portmanteau combining advertisement and video games (You also just probably learned that portmanteau is the actual...
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Carcinization: The Click Bait of Yonder Year
Listener Daryl reached out on a topic he wished to hear me take a stab at. Crabs becoming crabs! Last year, this meme was going around about how all things would eventually become crab, and myself, apparently being an actual crab and living under a million rocks, was oblivious of any such meme.…
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The Son of Rafiki and Other Matters of the Animal Kingdom
Have you ever wondered what the greatest pet would be? Are you basic and saying it's a dog or a cat? Well, listen up, and maybe you'll learn a thing or two. The answer is a baboon. Travel back to the 19th century and the tale of a disabled railway worker and his pet baboon that worked the tracks...
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All The Kings Men Couldn't Carry This Much Gold...But 60k Tried
On the latest installment on my road to 40 by April 19th, I cover the one and only Mansa Musa, potentially one of the wealthiest men to ever live. Did you think Crassus had a lot of gold when I did that episode on him? Well, this dude had a gold mine in his super long regal title! Maybe there is...
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Even That Emo Kid's Heart Wasn't This Cold
Did you know Weezer is categorized under emo music? I don't think that's right at all, or I clearly don't know what emo style is. Like isn't Kill Switch Engaged or Atreyu more appropriate? Also, I'm sorry for rambling about something this episode has nothing to do with, but it's my show, and I'll...
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What's Happening in the Near Future
Nothing fancy this time like an homage to the great ABBA director Lasse Hallström; there's your fast fact, the guy that directed 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape' is the same guy who's famous for directing the ABBA music videos. So no homage like I was saying, but still an address to you, the…
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$315,360,000,000,000,000 …Ok, Not That Much
So maybe Crassus wasn't Scrooge McDuck rich, but honestly, who could be?! In this episode, you'll learn about a man from ancient Rome who tried to buy himself an empire. The funny thing about ancient history, we don't have many reliable sources to collaborate on surviving testimonies of events....
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Make Sure Everyone Has Beers
So, remember that one time at band camp? Yeah, this story ain't that at ALL. In this episode, I provide the SparkNotes version of the true story of a man bringing his buddies some beer. The only thing is, his buddies are halfway across the world and fighting a war...so maybe it is like that time…
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State of Affairs: or That Which Is Devouring Seymour Starfruit
First and foremost, silly obscure joke titles are back baby! At least for this announcement on the state of Back 2 Radio. Don't worry Fast Facts isn't going anywhere, but I may need to upgrade the potato I use to record sooner rather than later. I didn't want to leave you high and dry without any...
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Call Me Snowball: 6 of the All-Time Strangest Elections
Ever wondered who'd make for a great local leader? Ever think to look at your neighbor's pet? Because that's what a lot of people across the world have done when faced with corruption, to make a point, or if your from America like I am, cause "it'd be funny." The point is there are a ton of…
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Even Sherlock Fell For These 8 Hoaxes
Looking for an easy way to follow through with your New Years' resolution? Well, look no further; this episode right here is the first step along your path to learning the entirety of the knowledge of man...Ok, that may be a smidgen of hyperbole there, but Fast Facts is a great place to expand…
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People Are Stupid, And The Pope Wears A Funny Hat
Have you ever heard that old saying, "Does the Pope keep secrets in the woods"? Well, of course, you haven't because it's a different S-word. But what if I told you he keeps them in a private underground bunker with over 53 miles worth of Human History? Well, that's also sort of a lie. What's…
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The Whisker Files: The Hairy POTUS
Welcome to another exciting episode of Fast Facts brought to you by the same person that wants to remind you that soylent green is people. In this here mp3 file, I go over the united states' presidents that sported facial hair while in office. But that's not all. To quench my insatiable…
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Hopefully Second World Me Had A Better 2020
Ever get that feeling that you've been somewhere before? You haven't, but you could swear on your Abuelita's impeccably organized sewing cookie jar that you have been (how weird is the word sewing)? Well, you are not alone! The matrix hasn't been perfected yet, and sometimes these glitches come...
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Stay At Home Trivia
Hey, you cool cats and kittens! Wait for a second, that's not cool anymore. Either way, I am back with a brand spanking new episode of Fast Facts, and wouldn't you know, I kept to the tagline! As you may recall, my wife had major surgery done not so long ago, and taking care of her has been a top...
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It's Big, It's Brown, It Smells Like A Tart: Worst Movies of All Time pt 1
In this episode I present to you the promised list of films that wouldn't even be worthy of a straight to DVD release. The absolute worst of the worst brought to you by audiences and critics alike. I also cover the Razzies to provide some knowledge on an organization that sole purpose is to shame...
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Rubbing This Bottle Won't Grant You Any Wishes!
Coming back after a short break because of my wife's surgery, I cover the history and orgins of gin. Just because, I also threw in the difference between a liquor and liqueur, because it can learn ya something smart about how vodka and gin are related. Did you think that's all you'd learn from...
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Movie Insurance Won't Cost Much If You Can't Find Coverage
On this episode of Fast Facts I get a little personal answering a listeners' question, and shout out another listener for showing some love. The meat of the episode however covers Jackie Chan and his most dangerous stunts. Mr Chan is well known for mostly doing his own work on screen, only…
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Someone Spent A Lot Of Money On This List, And It Wasn't Me
In this episode I cover the most expensive action movie sequences in cinema history. I go into detail as to what part of a films overall budget was used to pay for memorable and iconic scenes such as the Omaha beach landing in the 1998 blockbuster, 'Saving Private Ryan'. I also threw in some…
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Is he a dog? Is he a cow? I just hope he isn't a furry!
In this fourth episode Adam covers some little known facts about one of the original Disney characters, Goofy. He also goes in depth about Walt Disney's business ventures in the Sierra Mountains near Donner Pass and how those activities lead to the iconic Goofy Holler that is still used in Disney...
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The Grammar Police Will See You Now
In this episode of Fast Facts Adam covers a variety of language nuances that will definitely make you feel like "that guy". Ranging from the correct plural of a certain intelligent alien like cephalopod to official names for groups of varying animals in nature. Finishing out by letting you know a...
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No Coke, Pepsi For You Comrade!
On this second episode of Fast Facts Adam covers the history behind Pepsi Cola Company acquiring the 6th largest fleet of attack submarines the world has ever seen. They sadly didn't use them to take out their competition Coke, but the story is still quite fascinating none the less. Get learnt on...
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You Had Me At Poop?
In the first episode of Fast Facts Adam covers some interesting studies that involve our precious feline companions. Do we love them, or are they just manipulating our minds to make us think we do? Learn something quick and interesting as Adam goes over everything he's learned about cat mind...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Quick digestible facts that will make you feel more interesting around the water cooler. I cover every topic from clever to silly to surprising and everything in between. Join me on a weekly bases to learn more about the more interesting side of life and how certain things came to be, like the famous goofy howl for example. I am Adam Diaz; broadcasting is my life, talking with you is my hobby.
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Adam Diaz
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