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Wales’ Dinorwig Power Station is hidden deep inside a mountain. When electricity demand suddenly…
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Germany has around 25,000 castles, palaces and manor houses—far more than America’s 13,706…
Brazilian microbiologist Mariangela Hungria spent 40 years developing treatments that use bacteria…
Brazilian microbiologist Mariangela Hungria spent 40 years developing treatments that use bacteria…
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NASA lost contact with its IMAGE satellite in 2005 and eventually declared the mission over. More…
During O.J. Simpson’s 1995 trial, the jury lived in a guarded hotel for 265 days—the longest jury…
During O.J. Simpson’s 1995 trial, the jury lived in a guarded hotel for 265 days—the longest jury…
Little Fish: Reindeer Animal Animal
Andy tells us which item of clothing he often loses in the night, while he, Anna and James discuss YOUR facts . This week’s subjects include henges, Hitler, Swedes and subs. And the gang announce eight more Friend of the Podcast custodians.
(Apologies for the audio quality this week – our microphones failed, but we hope the amazing batch of facts distracts you from it!)
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A crater on the Moon is named “Wan-Hoo” after the legendary Chinese figure Wan Hu. According to the…