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Daily Facts

Daily Facts

By: Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones.
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 Want to get smarter in less than 10 minutes? Then check the Daily Facts podcast that brings you interesting and surprising facts from around the world every day! Did you know that the longest recorded flight of a chicken lasted for 13 seconds? Or that there's a species of jellyfish that can essentially live forever? With the Daily Facts podcast, you'll learn something new and fascinating with every episode. Tune in daily and impress your friends with your newfound knowledge. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform. Hosted by Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones.(c) 2023 Klassic Studios Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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  • Today's facts: Thanatology Influence; Oculus Illumination; Delaware Dominance; Wandering; Acclaimed Actress; Musical Anthem; Remembrance Site; State Fish; Halal Ecosystem; Mercury Poisoning

    Today's facts: Thanatology Influence; Oculus Illumination; Delaware Dominance; Wandering; Acclaimed Actress; Musical Anthem; Remembrance Site; State Fish; Halal Ecosystem; Mercury Poisoning
    Dec 23 2025
    Daily Facts (23 Dec 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's book "On Death and Dying," first published in 1969, has had a lasting impact on the understanding of the emotional experiences of dying, emphasizing the importance of listening to what the dying have to teach us about their needs. The Pantheon in Rome features a dome with a central opening (oculus) that allows natural light to illuminate the interior, creating a unique ambient lighting effect. More than a third of all corporations listed by the New York Stock Exchange are incorporated in Delaware. The land of Nod, where Cain settled after being banished, is derived from the Hebrew word for "wandering," reflecting his restless and unsettled condition. Ingrid Bergman was a three-time Academy Award-winning actress who won the Tony Award for Best Actress at the first Tony Award ceremony in 1947. "Oklahoma" features the iconic line, "Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain." The Douaumont ossuary in France contains the remains of more than 130,000 French and German soldiers who fell at the Battle of Verdun during World War I. The humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa, also known as the reef triggerfish, is the state fish of Hawai’i and is often considered the longest word in the Hawaiian language. The components of the Halal industry include food, non-food (pharmaceutical and cosmetics), and services (logistics, banking, and tourism). The phrase "mad as a hatter," famously associated with Lewis Carroll's character the Mad Hatter, originated from the toxic effects of mercury exposure on hatmakers during the Industrial Revolution. Facts from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas. Fact explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Today's facts: Royalties beneficiary; Triumph; Power Shift; B-side Success; Breakbeat Anthem; Massive quake; Iconic Canine; IMF Headquarters; Blending Technique; Sabotage Incident

    Today's facts: Royalties beneficiary; Triumph; Power Shift; B-side Success; Breakbeat Anthem; Massive quake; Iconic Canine; IMF Headquarters; Blending Technique; Sabotage Incident
    Dec 22 2025
    Daily Facts (22 Dec 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: Shaznay Lewis was the principal songwriter for All Saints, and as a result, she now receives the lion's share of the royalties from their music. "Terms of Endearment won five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Shirley MacLaine." The Sino-Japanese War of 1894-95 marked the beginning of Japan's rise as a global power, leading to the end of China's imperial rule and a significant shift in the balance of power in Asia. "I Will Survive" was originally released as the B-side to a cover of the Righteous Brothers' song "Substitute" but became a worldwide hit after disc jockeys played the B-side instead. The 1973 version of "Apache" by the Incredible Bongo Band has been called "hip-hop’s national anthem" due to its extensive sampling in hip-hop, rap, and dance tracks since the 1980s. The 2010 Chile earthquake, with a magnitude of 8.8, ranks as the sixth largest earthquake ever recorded by a seismograph. Lassie is recognized as the ultimate famous TV dog name from a long-running TV show. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters is located at two addresses in Washington, D.C.: 700 19th Street, N.W., and 1900 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Sfumato is a painting technique characterized by the absence of harsh outlines, allowing areas to blend into one another through minuscule brushstrokes for a more realistic depiction of light and color. The Rainbow Warrior, a Greenpeace ship, was sunk by French agents in Auckland harbor in 1985, resulting in the drowning of a Dutch photographer and a significant international incident. Facts from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas. Fact explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Today's facts: Saudi involvement; Revealed Identity; Deceiver; Sulfate By-product; Rebranding; Equilateral.; Cunning Victory; Inclusion Milestone; Linguistic boldness; Olympic Debut

    Today's facts: Saudi involvement; Revealed Identity; Deceiver; Sulfate By-product; Rebranding; Equilateral.; Cunning Victory; Inclusion Milestone; Linguistic boldness; Olympic Debut
    Dec 21 2025
    Daily Facts (21 Dec 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: Fifteen of the nineteen hijackers involved in the September 11 attacks were confirmed to be Saudi citizens. The identity of The Blue Boy was unknown for nearly two centuries, but art historians now recognize him as Jonathan Buttall, the son of a hardware merchant and friend of the artist. Compeyson, a character in Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations," is described as a cold, selfish con artist who left Miss Havisham at the altar and consistently used others, including Magwitch, to do his dirty work. Turpentine oil is classified according to its production method, with sulfate turpentine being a by-product of the kraft process used in making kraft paper. The beverage originally called Brad's Drink is now known as Pepsi. An equilateral triangle has three congruent sides and three congruent angles. The story of the Great Race in Chinese mythology explains that the Rat finished first in the Zodiac by tricking the Ox, which was carrying him and the Cat, causing the Cat to fall into the river and lose the race. In 1993, a United States team was admitted into the MacRobertson Shield tournament, marking the first time the competition included teams from outside Australia, England, and New Zealand. Joseph Conrad chose to write his first novel, "Almayer's Folly," in English, despite it being his third language. Ice hockey has been an Olympic sport since 1920 when it was part of the Summer Games program, and it became part of the Winter Olympics in 1924. Facts from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas. Fact explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
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