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Weird and Surprising Facts
by Stephen Carter
In each episode you'll discover weird and surprising facts that will make you say, "Wow, really?!" Each episode provides cool things to share with family and friends. They will think you're brilliant!
Episodes
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Hidden Message on a Coca-Cola Bottle, Missing Letter in the Alphabet, Surprising Solar System Facts, Plus More
Weird and surprising facts you'll discover in this episode include: "The Hidden Message You Never Noticed on a Coca-Cola Bottle". From "Reader's Digest". Link: https://www.rd.com/article/coke-logo/ "Your Muscles Work Harder When You Watch Them Work". From "Super Age", SuperAge.com. Link:...
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How the Unicorn Became the Official National Animal of Scotland and Other Strange Scottish Facts
In this episode, you discover how the mythical unicorn became the official national animal of Scotland. You'll also discover other surprising Scottish fun facts to share with family and friends. --- Resources to learn more: "FAMOUS SCOTS". Scotland.org. Link:...
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Big Christopher Columbus Myth, Do Dogs Dream?, and More
In this episode you discover: Why Noon was originally 3:00 P.M. and why it changed to !2 o'clock; Do dogs dream?; How to identify a doggy emotion; and, A huge historical myth about Christopher Columbus"; and, more. Resource references: "Noon used to be around 3 p.m." "HistoryFacts.com. Link:...
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Dolphins Give Each Other Names, Robots Make Chimps Yawn, So Much More
Weird and surprising facts shared in this episode include: "Robot Yawns Spark Contagious Yawning in Chimps". NeuroscienceNews.com. Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/robot-yawn-chimp-contagion-29232/ Three facts from Interesting Facts website: "There’s a Town in Nebraska With a Population of 1"....
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Donkeys Can't Sleep in Bathtubs, Toilet Paper in Refrigerators, Plus More
Weird and surprising facts shared in this episode include: "Jury convicts thief who stole golden toilet from English palace". APNews.com. Link: https://apnews.com/article/golden-toilet-stolen-blenheim-palace-thief-trial-c77c211a0fbc65290f920da2d5abe852 "Why Are There 5,280 Feet in a Mile?".…
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The $6 Million Dollar Toilet, Whale Swollows Human, More
In this episode you'll discover an array of fascinating, weird, and unusual facts to include: "Prosecutor says golden toilet was stolen from English palace in ‘audacious raid’". AP News. Link: https://apnews.com/article/golden-toilet-stolen-blenheim-palace-trial-bb3cd346713923d59304880ca209dcd4...
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Gorillias Can Lift How Much? What Was The First Candy Eaten In Space? So Much More
In this episode you discover: The surprising number of people who get Super Bowl rings The REAL name for hashtags Pelicans can hold how much water in their mouths? Who has more water in their bodies - males or females? What percentage of the earth is covered by water? How deep is the deepest part...
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How Elephants Celebrate Christmas, Flying Cat, Sabre Tooth Anchovies, and More
Articles and facts featured in this episode include: "It’s Christmas for the elephants as unsold trees are fed to the animals at Berlin Zoo". APNews.com. Link: https://apnews.com/article/germany-berlin-zoo-christmas-trees-elephants-feeding-c360d6f10f837185fbb4dd0b36830732 "Mittens the cat is...
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Country With Most Pyramids? Nope Not Egypt, Primary Source of Oxygen? Nope Not the Rainforest, More
Articles shared in this episode from: "125 Interesting Facts About Practically Everything". Readers Digest Online. Link: https://www.rd.com/list/interesting-facts/ "Odd News". UPI.com. Link: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/ Articles from the Readers Digest site: "Fact: The world’s oldest wooden…
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How Much Does a Cloud Weigh? 100 Trillion Cicadas, and So Much More
Weird and surprising facts and articles that you'll discover in this episode include: "Over 100 Trillion Cicadas to Emerge After Solar Eclipse" Source: "Newsweek.com". Link: https://www.newsweek.com/over-100-trillion-cicadas-emerge-after-solar-eclipse-1886947 "BBC Science Focus". Link:...
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The Surprising Reason Your Stomach Lining is Replaced Every Few Days, So Much More
Stories that are included in this episode include: "California man collects 1,136 hotel keycards, earns world record". UPI.com. Link: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2024/01/25/Guinness-World-Records-hotel-key-cards/1071706206444/ "Coyote with head stuck in bucket rescued in San Diego". UPI.com.…
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Camera Stealing Fox, A Four Dollar Goodwill Vase Sells for $100,000, Increase Brain Power, So Much More
In this episode of "Weird and Surprising Facts", you discover: A camera stealing fox; A dinner menu sells for $275,000; A $4 Goodwill vase sells for $100,000; On average, a person spends 153 days looking for lost items; Want your brain to be more effective? Talk to yourself! Wild elephants sleep...
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Emotional Support Alligator Goes to the Ballpark, Mole Sniffing Dog Makes Major Discovery, So Much More
Articlef summaries highlighting weird and strange facts include: "Wally the emotional support alligator went to see the Phillies. Then he went viral". NPR.com. Link: https://www.npr.org/2023/09/29/1202615294/wally-emotional-support-alligator-phillies-game "Holy Mole-y: A sniffer dog helps...
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A Pet Alligator in the White House, A $100 Million Non-human Co-Host for "The Today Show", And So Many More Weird and Surprising Facts
Weird and surprising facts shared in this episode include: "History of Dentistry"; Link: https://www.adea.org/GoDental/Health_Professions_Advisors/History_of_Dentistry.aspx "J. Fred Muggs" - Chimp co-host for NBC Television. show, "The Today show"; Wikipedia link:...
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Origin of the Loch Ness Monster, Roller Coaster Built to Stop Sin, and So Much More
Weird and surprising facts highlighted (with time stamps) in this episode include: 01:39 - Origin of the Loch Ness Monster Legend; 02:49 - Why the first roller coaster was built; 03:43 - How the popsicle came to be; 05:07 - Why food doesn't taste as good when you fly; 05:33 - Trouble sleeping?…
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Animals That Can Live Forever, A Flying Bicycle, So Much More
Discover weird and surprising facts to entertain and amuse friends, family, and yourself. Facts include: - Largest padlock in the world: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-securitylockpadlock#:~:text=The%20largest%20padlock%20was%20created,916%20lb)%20including%20the%20key...…
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What is the Only Non-Human Animal That Can Clap to Music? This and More...
Discover: - The only animal that can clap to music and rythm. - What on our bodies never stops growing? - Why clouds appear to be white. - What on earth is hotter than the sun; and, - So many more weird and surprising facts that will amaze your friends and family. --- Host: Stephen Carter....
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Ketchup as Medicine, The Only King With No Moustache, and So Much More
Weird and Surprising Facts You Discover in This Episode Include: - Ketchup was once considered medicine; - The name for a group of hippos; - The original name for ice cream; - The original use for Play-doh; - A fun fact about a die; - Peanuts are not nuts; and, - so much more. --- Host: Stephen...
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What Music Wards Off Mosquitoes, How Your DNA Connects You to All Living Things, and More
In this episode you discover: * How you're related to every other living organism through your DNA; * How many times a year your heart beats and the number one indicator of heart health; * The specific kind of music that wards off mosquitoes; * How many licks on average it takes to eat one scoop…
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Meet The Oldest Living Animal, Weird Wife Carrying Contest, and So Much More
In this episode you discover: - The oldest living animal - meet Jonathan the 190 year old tortoise; - The weird wife carrying contest in Finland, - The surprising speed Sloths can achieve in water, - How the Beatles helped end segregation, and, - Ever so much more. --- Timestamps: 00:00 - Episode...
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KFC Sues the Colonel, Women's Equality Fight in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, and More
Weird and suprising facts for this episode: - History of women's rights - or lack thereof - in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia: yes, there are similarities; - The case of Katie Mulcathy charged for attempting to smoke in public; - KFC sues the colonel and the surprising outcome; and, - More. ---...
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Why Alexander the Great Washed His Hair With Saffron and Other Surprising Facts
Discover (with timestamps): - The link between Neanderthal and modern human beings [01:22]; - How Humpback Whales protect other animals from killer whales [04:56]; - Why Alexander the Great washed his hair with saffron [06:04]; - How tall is the world's tallest canine? [06:42]; - How Harvard...
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How a Scottish Zoo Penguin Became a Knight and 3 Other Surprising Facts
During this episode, you discover: - How a Scottish zoo penguin became a knight; - How the "French Fry" came to be; - The single location where the most choclate is sold in the world; and, - The most visited attraction in Europe. --- Host: Stephen Carter; Website…
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Thank a Vulture for Reducing Greenhouse Gases and Other Weird and Surprising Facts
In this episode you discover why you should thank a vulture for the work he or she is doing to cut greenhouse gases. Other weird and surprising facts include: - How frogs hydrate; - How many times the average heart beats daily; - Why trying to outrun a hippo is a terrible idea; and, More... ---...
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Do Dinosaurs Roam the Earth Today? Discover the Surprising Answer!
65 million years ago the baddest dinosaur on the plant was Tyrannosaurus Rex. Do relatives of the ferrous T-Rex still roam the earth? Stay tuned for the surprising answer as you discover facts you likely never knew about dinosaurs, chickens, emus, and kangaroos! --- Timestamps: 00"00 - Episode...
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Why Sea Otters Hold Hands and Other Strange Facts
In this episode you discover: - Why sea otters hold hands; - Multiple surprising facts about otters and related mammals; - How many muscles in a cat’s ear?; - How many calories are used when you lick a stamp?; and… - More strange and surprising facts. — Sources for information in This Episode…
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Why Dolphins Sleep With One Eye Open
This show name is changing from “Weird and Wacky Holidays” to “Weird and Surprising Facts!”. In this episode, you discover: - Why dolphins sleep with one eye open; - What are the 10 unique physical characteristics you have no one else in the world has; and, - What percentage of people are left...
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3 Life Affirming January Observations
In this episode you discover proclaimed holidays that include how you may save lives, help stop human trafficking, and why you should pursue a hobby. You also discover other proclaimed holiday observations, some weird, some whacky, and some really important. In the "Fun Facts" segment, you learn...
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What to Do During Emotional Wellness Month
With October being Emotional Wellness Month, this is a great opportunity to identify and neutralize stressors in your life. In this episode you receive suggested ideas and actions you can take to identify and release stress to enhance emotional wellness. — Host: Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress...
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April 19 - Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day
On April 19 we honor those killed and injured in the Oklahoma City bombing attack that occurred on April 19, 1995. This act of domestic terrorism was the deadliest attack on American soil until the attacks of September 11, 2001. The April 19th attack took the lives of 168 people including 19...
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How to Celebrate Self-Care Awareness Month
How to Celebrate Self-Care Awareness Month 7 Easy Ways for Self-Care Ep 30 Weird and Wacky Holidays Host Stephen Carter, CEO of Stress Solutions, LLC. Note: The info in this episode was also shared in episode 18 of the, “Mind Over Stress Show”. Given National Self-Care Awareness Month is a...
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National Girlfriends Day
National Girlfriends Day - Show Notes Episode 30 August 1st is National Girlfriend’s Day! In this episode, we offer suggestions on why it’s a great idea to connect with girlfriends old and new. In this world of Facebook and other social media, it may seem like we have amble opportunity to connect...
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National Cousins Day July 24
July 24 is National Cousins Day. Cousins are often the first people our own age we play and interact with. Cousins share genes of course, but equally important cousins often share experiences that can create memories lasting a lifetime. Unfortunately, as we mature we often lose touch with these...
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National Safety Month - 7 Ways to Stay Safe!
National Safety Month - 7 Ways to Stay Safe! Show Notes June is National Safety Month! In this episode, I’ll share seven simple, easy ways to enhance your safety and the safety of your loved ones. With June being National Safety Month, I’m recording this episode for two of my podcasts. Those are,...
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National Military Appreciation Month
In 1999 the U.S. Congress declared May as National Military Appreciation Month. One of the main reasons for choosing May is there are more military related holidays in May than in any other month. These include Loyalty Day, VE Day (the end of WWII in Europe on May 8, 1945), Armed Forces Day,...
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3 Stress Busting Ideas for Stress Awareness Month!
Show Notes: April is Stress Awareness Month. This is a great time to look at the stress and the stressors in your life and create a path to eliminate or significantly lower the chronic stress response. In Summary - The 3 Stress Busting Ideas: - Take a Stress Inventory and identify two or three...
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International Day of Happiness - How to Be Happier!
International Day of Happiness - How to Be Happier! March 20 is International Happiness Day. In this episode, you'll learn how this special holiday came to be and how it literally unites the world in the goal of increasing happiness around the globe. Each year the United Nations publishes their...
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National Compliment Day
Today’s featured holiday is,. National Compliment Day... Show Notes Where did this special day get it’s start? National Compliment Day is celebrating it’s 20th birthday this year. We have two ladies from New Hampshire to thank for this holiday. In 1998 Kathy Chamberlin of Hopkinton, New Hampshire...
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National Hobby Month
National Hobby Month - Ep22 - Show Notes Today’s featured holiday is,. National Hobby Month… In a 2015 post entitled, “Six Reasons to Get a Hobby”, published in “Psychology Today”, Jaime L. Kurtz, Ph.D., an Associate Professor of Psychology at James Madison University, points to these six reasons...
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National Hugging Day
National Hugging Day - Ep21 - Show Notes Today’s featured holiday is,. National Hugging Day! Unlike many of the 1,500 national holidays where the source of the holiday isn’t known, National Hugging Day had a definitive start date and identifiable person who started it. On March 29, 1986 Rev.…
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National Disc Jockey Day! - Ep20
National Disc Jockey Day! - Ep20 - Show Notes Today’s featured holiday is,. National Disc Jockey Day.. Having been a musician in a rock band and a Disc Jockey for a teen club when I was in high school, I’ve always loved music and the showmanship that goes with it. Like a delicious dinner, the…
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National Popcorn Day!
Show Notes for Ep19 -National Popcorn Day! Today’s featured holiday is,.. National Popcorn Day. Before reaching into the popcorn box to enjoy a tasty treat of popcorn, let’s have a look at the history of corn. According to a 2012 article in “National Geographic”, people in what is now Peru were...
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Winnie the Pooh Day
National Winnie the Pooh Day - Show Notes for January 18 - Ep18 Today’s featured holiday is National Winnie the Pooh Day. In 1926, British author Alan Alexander Milne, known as A. A. Milne, authored the children’s story that would bring joy to millions of children and adults over the coming...
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National Bootleggers Day
National Bootleggers Day - Ep17 - Show Notes Today’s featured holiday is,.National Bootlegger Day. We as a society have a love / hate relationship with alcohol. Descriptive terms range from “Nectar of the gods” to “Demon Rum”. So how did National Bootlegger’s Day come to be? January 17 is the...
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National Religious Freedom Day - Ep16
Ep16 - National Religious Freedom Day - Show Notes Today’s featured holiday is, National Religious Freedom Day. The roots of RelIgious Freedom Day extend back to January 16, 1786, when the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom was signed into law. The statute was introduced by Thomas Jefferson....
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Ep15
Weird, Wacky, and Traditional Holidays - Ep15 Show Notes Today’s featured holiday is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! Let’s begin with a question asked by Dr. King: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” Dr. King. asked this question of everyone in the...
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Dress Up Your Pet Day - Ep14
Today’s featured holiday is, “Dress Up Your Pet Day” - Ep14 - Show Notes At the top of our conversation about Dress Up Your Pet Day, I suggest you refrain from bringing your cat to the party unless you and your kitty have had a serious conversation about what your feline will tolerate. I knew a…
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National Vision Board Day - Ep13
Show Notes: National Vision Board Day - January 13 Today’s featured holiday is National Vision Board Day. This holiday came to be when the Registrar of “National Day Calendar” proclaimed that the second Saturday of every January would be National Vision Board Day. It’s hard to believe, but the...
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National Pharmacist Day - Ep12
Ep 12 Show Notes: National Pharmacist Day Welcome to episode 12 of the Weird and Wacky Holidays Show”. I’m your host, Stephen Carter. Today’s featured holiday is National Pharmacist Day. Each year January 12 is set aside to honor the 293,000 men and women who are professional pharmacists. We...
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National Human Trafficking Awareness Day - Ep11
Show Notes: National Human Trafficking Awareness Day - Ep11: Today’s featured holiday is, “National Human Trafficking Awareness Day”. In 2007, the United States Senate designated January 11th as “National Human Trafficking Awareness Day”. Human trafficking is a huge global scourge. Experts…
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In each episode you'll discover weird and surprising facts that will make you say, "Wow, really?!" Each episode provides cool things to share with family and friends. They will think you're brilliant!
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