Fear is a natural response to something dangerous, like spiders, heights, or needles. But a phobia is an irrational and debilitating fear of an object, place, situation, feeling, or animal. And people can be terrified by just about anything, from eyes and belly buttons to teeny tiny holes! Let's take a look at some of the weirdest phobias that exis…

From islands flooded by crimson tides and rainbow sands, to a little landmass concealing the world’s deadliest secret, join me on this whistle-stop-tour around the strangest islands that you won’t believe actually exist! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

Everyone has a few bad habits, but some of those habits make everyday tasks much more difficult than they have any right to be. And because of them, there are so many things we’ve been doing wrong all this time without even knowing! From peeling sticky notes to charging your phone - and even using the bathroom – it’s time to find out what you’ve be…

Whether or not we’re alone in this universe is a question everyone ponders at some point. It’s not surprising: the possible existence of extra-terrestrial beings is a concept that’s both fascinating and slightly creepy. But while we currently have no concrete evidence of aliens, there have been numerous bizarre encounters that might make you think …

With superhuman levels of talent, athleticism, and competitive drive, professional athletes are pretty far from being regular folks. These superstars will do whatever it takes to win, and it turns out, this often includes some pretty strange stuff. From pros with… unconventional diet choices to baseball players who take their love of the game a bit…

Let's explore some one in a million coincidences that are really hard to believe and could be a glitch in the matrix! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyPor Be Amazed

All over the world, slight cultural differences like common gestures or etiquette can cause major misunderstandings for unsuspecting visitors. Let's explore some common cultural oddities that can really confuse tourists! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

Viewing animals in their natural habitats is an incredible thing to experience, but all it takes is one wrong move for a wild encounter to turn deadly. Would you know what to do when faced with an enraged elephant, a mad-looking moose, or an angry gorilla? Let’s find out, as we explore some potentially life-saving tips on how to survive being attac…

The truth is out there, but that doesn’t mean we always find it! It’s human nature to be captivated by a good old unsolved mystery – the weirder the better – and that’s exactly what I’ve got in store for you today! From mysterious meat falling from the sky to the most famous TV hijacking incident of all time, let’s dive into some of the most bizarr…

Pro athletes are among some of the highest-paid people in the world! Whether it’s slam dunks, touchdowns or home runs -- if you give the crowd something to cheer about, you can cash in millions! But, with great financial power comes great financial responsibility -- and not all our favorite stars are up to the challenge! Whether they blew it on gol…

Have you ever wondered why penguins can't fly? Or about one of the biggest mysteries in evolution: where do eels come from? Have you ever wondered why we see monsters in the mirror if we look at it for too long? Grab some popcorn, your best trivia hat, and strap in for this episode of the ultimate fact show! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle…

As bad as the recent years might seem, it ain’t got nothing on the year 536. So, strap in, and let’s rewind the clock almost 1,500 years, to a truly hellish year where summer never came. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyPor Be Amazed

With a population of over 1.4 billion people, China certainly has a lot of hungry mouths to feed. But with such a drastic demand for food, the lax regulatory oversight and rampant profit-seeking of the country’s food industry has left Chinese consumers with some stomach-turning products. From imitation eggs to poisoned baby formula and ancient stea…

Sometimes, a great plan in theory is a disaster in practice. Other times, the plan itself is a dumpster fire to begin with. The tales you’re about to witness unfold are a truly facepalm-worthy mixture of the two, but they all share one thing in common: none of them went as planned. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-O…

You’ve made some pretty huge mistakes in your time, right? Maybe you dropped your brand-new iPhone out of a plane mid-flight, or accidentally hit the gas instead of the breaks. But whatever your goof up was, it could have been a lot worse, and way more expensive. You could have accidently blown up two multimillion-dollar aircraft, sent a billion-do…

Sometimes, the course of justice takes some unusual forms. It makes sense – after all, not every slightly unpleasant deed deserves to be met with a harsh sentence or a hefty fine. In some cases, something a little more creative is much more effective at teaching someone a lesson about right and wrong. So, with a hilarious mixture ranging from court…

More than one in five species on the planet today face extinction, and that’s predicted to rise to 50% by the end of the century unless we do something about it. But what if I told you extinction isn’t as permanent as you think? Thanks to the wonders of science, we might even be able to turn back the hands of time by reviving some long-lost species…

Let's delve into a whole host of mind-blowing facts you never knew you needed to learn. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyPor Be Amazed

Anyone who’s owned or even merely encountered a cat knows they do some pretty strange things. But while the inner workings of a cat’s mind may seem mysterious much of the time, there’s usually a surprisingly reasonable explanation for their feline weirdness. So, grab a bowl of kitty kibble, as we check out some of the strangest cat behaviors finall…

Everybody makes mistakes, but even some of the smallest slip ups can have colossal consequences that end up costing an absolute fortune! So, following on from Parts 1 and 2, here’s even more massive mistakes with price tags that’ll blow your mind. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

Let's delve into the fascinating stories of secret geniuses such as George Dantzig, Shakuntala Devi and Shourrya Ray, the 16-year-old who solved a math question that had been posed by Sir isaac Newton. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

You may think you’re in complete control of your life, but what if I told you your every move was being manipulated by the very organizations that claim to protect you? From the sneaky and subtle to the big and bold, here are some of the downright scariest ways that governments control your behavior. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra…

Less than 100 miles above our heads lies an unending universe which is vaster than we could ever comprehend. But it’s far from empty; instead, it’s filled with incredible phenomena that our puny brains can barely grasp! Can you fathom the existence of things like stars within stars, planets made of diamonds, atom-sized black holes, or even white ho…

There are some events in life that really make you question whether fate itself is at work. Like the Canadian woman dodged a bullet – literally – after she was rushed to the ER only to discover that her life had been miraculously saved by her own breast implants. What about the guy whose life came full circle when he ended up flying the same aircra…

Most people find it hard being locked indoors for a few weeks. Imagine what decades of incarceration can do to you. There are cases where people who were practically kids got released as elders into a world that was vastly different to the one they left when they were imprisoned. Let’s take a look at some people who have outlived the most insane pr…

Everyone’s experienced it. You’re at a social occasion where someone’s telling a story that happened to some guy they know, and you can’t help but think – hold up, that can’t be true. Like how a buddy of theirs had a snake swim up through their bathroom toilet, or how they heard superglue is strong enough to stick furniture to the ceiling. Or even …

The world is a strange and mysterious place, but depending on where you look, it can get a whole lot stranger. I mean, I was horrified to find a raisin in my chocolate chip cookie yesterday! But as odd as that was, it’s nothing compared to finding a piano on top of a mountain or watching a giant Lego man wash up on a beach! With that said, let’s ta…

They say revenge is a dish best served cold – and it turns out, they might actually be right. At least, that’s the conclusion to be drawn from the countless brilliant examples of cold, calculated revenge to be found throughout the internet. From the ultimate way to stop a food thief, to the greatest payback against a bully you’ll ever hear, let’s c…

In 1985, a bone-chilling pattern began to emerge in several reports of British housefires. When the smoke had cleared and the house – or what was left of it – lay charred and ashen, there was often one sole survivor: a creepy old painting of a crying boy. To get to the bottom of this spooky mystery, you'll need to stick around as I uncover some of …

Humans have always had a generally curious nature when it comes to the world around us, and that has led to the belief in some very bizarre things during less-informed times. Things like lambs growing on trees, animals spontaneously generating and brussels sprouts harbouring evil spirits. Without further ado, let’s take a dive into some of the weir…

There’s nothing cooler than a secret hidden in plain sight, especially when it comes to the objects we use and interact with every day. Some of these secrets seem obvious once pointed out, while others make you say, “wow, I never would’ve spotted that!” Either way, learning about these hidden features and uses can seriously upgrade your life, so le…

Koko was a lowland gorilla who had been taught to communicate with humans. But she wasn’t just asking for bananas! What she had to say astounded scientists around the world. Let’s find out about how one ape helped us make some of the most important discoveries about animal behavior in human history! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran…

Theft may be a common crime; but pinching a handbag or a wallet is soo last year. Let me ask you this instead: how would you go about swiping an entire beach, an iconic historical body part or $50,000 worth of prized bull semen? Believe it or not, these are just some of the dangerous, strange, and downright dumb things people have stolen. Intrigued…

Of all the tales from our big, blue oceans, the eery stories of ghost ships are easily the most terrifying. The crews of these mysterious ships suddenly vanish into thin air, leaving the abandoned vessels to sail for days - or even years - on the endless ocean waves. While many believe these spooky stories are all works of fiction, unmanned ships s…

The human body may be incredibly complex, but many believe that we were “created” in the image of a perfect being. If we’re so “perfect”, then why do we only have one set of adult teeth? Why do our backs hurt all the time? And what is the deal with male nipples? Thankfully, I’ve drawn up a truly eye-opening list that gets to grips with all the poss…

Whether it’s something kept hidden out of shame, or something you’re privately proud of, everyone has a secret they can never make public. Fortunately, thanks to internet anonymity, we can get our secrets off our chests to online strangers without anyone we know finding out. From utterly shameful confessions to truly bizarre attractions, here are s…

Whether the jaw-dropping circumstances are final-destination style car accidents, 133 days stranded at sea, or 30 minutes on the seabed without any oxygen, some incredibly lucky people had their bacon saved when the odds were truly stacked against them! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pri…

Animal attacks. They’re the stuff of nightmares, and something everyone hopes they’ll never encounter. But the reality is, wandering the wilderness, there’s always a chance something could be lurking just out of sight, sizing you up as a tasty meal. In that scenario, your survival depends on what you know, and how you apply it. So, today, let’s put…

Some mysteries prove impossible to solve for years, and in the occasional cases where the truth finally comes out, it often proves stranger than even the most outlandish theories. From the man who lost 20 years of his life, to a surprising and bizarre UFO sighting explanation, let’s check out some unsolved mysteries finally solved in unbelievable w…

Throwing out messages in a bottle is a rather romantic thing to do, but believe it or not, some incredible ones have been found over the years. Let’s delve into some of the most amazing messages ever found in bottles! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

From creatures with the creepiest fashion senses to some utterly insane mating rituals, get ready to be left slack-jawed at some of the Weirdest Things Animals Do. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyPor Be Amazed

From gold, to fish and cows, there are some extremely strange things that have come down from above. Coming up are the strangest things that have fallen from the sky. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyPor Be Amazed

The SCP Foundation are an incredibly illusive organization, whose work ventures into the paranormal, supernatural, and downright horrifying in order to defend the greater good of humanity by any means necessary. Let's dive into the classified archives of this secret organization and find out exactly what they never wanted you to know. Advertising I…

From mothers encouraging sibling violence to sneaky abandonment tactics and even hungry mommas chowing down on their own spawn for lunch, coming up are some of the worst animal parents around! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyPor Be Amazed

We’ve all heard stories of people winning insane amounts of money on the lottery and, due to their lack of self-discipline and financial know-how, squandering every penny. But not every lottery winner is so foolish. The smart ones can offer a lot of insight on what to do if you ever win. From the man won the lottery 7 times, to the hilarious ways w…

Have you ever seen a magic trick so mind-blowing you just had to know how it’s done? With tricks ranging from risky bow-and-arrow stunts to swallowing the seemingly impossible, the explanations are often as intriguing as the tricks themselves. So, grab your top hat and rabbit, as we pull back the curtain on some of the world’s most dangerous magic …

Serendipitous happenings take place all the time, but there are some that are really worth talking about. From mix-ups at birth to freaky fortune and a helping hand from lady luck, here are some more one-in-a-million coincidences that will make you think we live in a simulation! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:…

If Hollywood has taught us anything, it’s that disaster can strike at the worst of times. Usually, in the worst possible places and with alarming regularity. These disasters often involve plummeting several thousand feet from an airplane that’s either malfunctioning, hijacked, or overrun with snakes. Sometimes all three. But would it be possible to…

The universe is a terrifying place. Out there, events are in motion that will eventually lead to not only the death of humanity but the death of the universe itself. Even on our own pale blue dot, we are in constant danger from above and below. Our survival so far is extremely unlikely, and things aren’t going to change. Let’s explore some upcoming…

Giving birth to a child isn’t an easy feat. Just ask any mother out there! But humans have things pretty easy compared to the utterly bizarre birthing practices of certain creatures on our planet. From snails with very unfortunate anatomies to rodents born covered in sharp spines, here are some of the most incredible and crazy ways animals give bir…