Best Extinction Curse Podcasts (2025)

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What People In The Past Thought The Future Would Look Like 25:58

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14h ago25:58

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Here’s a question: what do you want the future to look like? Personally, I’m hoping for instant teleportation, hoverboards, and free chocolate for all by 2050! Sounds like a bit of a stretch, I know, but it’s nothing compared to what people over 100 years ago thought life would be like today! From robotic helpers and super schools, to flying firema…

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Strangest Historical Coincidences That Can't Be Explained 27:15

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Let's explore some of the most contagious and strangest historical coincidences of all time! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Be Amazed

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Why The Amazon River Has No Bridges 25:41

6d ago25:41

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The Amazon River is believed by many to be the longest river in the world, closely followed by the Nile. Although these two rivers may share a similar size, there’s one thing that they don’t have in common: bridges! The Amazon River has no bridges whatsoever! Let's find out why! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:…

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People Who Became Rich With Junk 26:01

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They say that money is what makes the world go round, but with rising rent prices, food prices, gas prices - heck, everything prices - getting rich today is easier said than done. But it’s not impossible to go from rags to riches! From stories of crazy collectors, crafty entrepreneurs, and dumpster divers, some of whom had as little as $1 – or less…

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Comparing Death Rows Around The World 25:38

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Death Row is the part of a prison that houses inmates awaiting the sentence of capital punishment for some seriously heinous crimes. While Capital Punishment is an intensely controversial issue, it’s still famously legal across the United States. But the US isn’t the only country in the world with a death row! From the crimes that can land you ther…

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Blood Lords 92 - A Well-Hung Castle 56:48

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We bask in our victory before making our next plans. We go seek out our adversary Highrune, but first we must find our way to his Hanging Castle. Get more great MNmaxed and PF2E content on our YouTube Talk to us and other MNmaxed listeners in Discord To support MNmaxed, check out our Patreon Additional audio is provided by TabletopAudio.com Support…

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Free Cash In The Street But Nobody Wants it! 17:00

13d ago17:00

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Have you ever found a $5 bill in the street and felt like it’s your lucky day? I know I have. What if you found $500, though? Would you still take it? How about $500,000?! Well, believe it or not, only recently an entire country’s worth of people were faced with this very question – and none of them chose to take any of it! In fact, some of them ev…

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Most Elite Special Forces In The World – Part 2 24:04

15d ago24:04

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Elite special forces are some of the most formidable and best-trained units a country can boast. They scope out threats, conduct top-secret missions, and go where many other troops fear to tread! From their insane training to undercover operations, you won’t believe the extent that some of the best of the best really go to! Advertising Inquiries: h…

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Deadly Animals You’ll Be Glad To Know Are Extinct 26:40

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The world’s full of some terrifying creatures who’d have no trouble making a quick meal out of us humans! But as scary some animals today may seem, there once existed even bigger, badder, and way more terrifying beasts. From child-eating eagles to colossal carnivorous whales, here are 20 deadly animals that you’ll be glad to know are extinct. Adver…

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Blood Lords 91 - Tryst Twyst 1:48:38

18d ago1:48:38

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Shaira secrets away to tryst with our enemy, Bloodlord Highrune; but she hasn't gone unnoticed. We welcome back a friend, and bring our fight out in the open with a challenge in the Deathless Arena. Get more great MNmaxed and PF2E content on our YouTube Talk to us and other MNmaxed listeners in Discord To support MNmaxed, check out our Patreon Addi…

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Embarrassingly Dumb Ways People Died - Darwin Awards Winners (Part 12) 21:53

20d ago21:53

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Now, you’d think after so many episodes of this series, we’d be running low on accounts of people who embarrassingly removed themselves from the gene pool. And yet, unbelievably, here I am again with even more stories of idiots that ended themselves in the dumbest ways possible. From attempting to French Kiss a rattlesnake, to laughing in the face …

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The 3000 Room Cursed Hotel That’s Never Had A Single Guest 16:24

22d ago16:24

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Jutting out of a cold, dank city fog, a massive triangular monolith erupts from the skyline. The city of boxy, concrete apartment blocks below can’t match up to the sheer size of this bizarrely shaped building, which reaches 1,083 feet into the sky. Despite its foreboding appearance, it’s actually a hotel that’s a little taller than France’s Eiffel…

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He Spent 22 Years Digging Through A Mountain With A Hammer And Chisel 21:23

24d ago21:23

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We all have mountains in our lives. For some of us, they’re our ambitious career goals. For others, the personal mountains are just managing to walk up the stairs to their apartment without feeling short of breath! But no matter what mountainous ambitions we may have, they’re pretty likely to pale in comparison to the story of one middle-aged man w…

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Blood Lords 90 - A Series of Successes 1:13:26

25d ago1:13:26

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Still in the depths of the Epiphenomena, we encounter a powerful being. With our next moves now determined, we return to the surface to put them into action. But, before all is said and done, our resident Urgathoan cleric Shaira receives a call. Get more great MNmaxed and PF2E content on our YouTube Talk to us and other MNmaxed listeners in Discord…

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Exciting Time Capsules From The Past 23:57

27d ago23:57

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If you wanted to really summarise the times we live in, what items would you put in a time capsule, only intended to be opened after many, many years? It’s a difficult question. To really define a time with just items alone can be tricky, but plenty have done it, and once opened, the stuff inside can be pretty mind-blowing. From age-old mysteries t…

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Mysterious Books You Should Avoid Reading At All Costs 23:00

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For as long as mankind can remember, the written word has served as a portal to incredible knowledge, sometimes passed down over thousands of years. But as enlightening as books can be, there are some you should never, ever read. From ancient tomes supposedly containing black magic to cursed texts that could lead to your demise, keep the lights on …

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What Are Those Floaty Things In Your Eye? Fact Show 20:58

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They say curiosity killed the cat, but it’s natural to want to find out more about the world around us. After all, that’s probably why you’re listening to this episode in the first place, right? Rest assured, these weird and wonderful nuggets of information are sure to satisfy that craving for now! Just allow me to amaze you! Advertising Inquiries:…

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False Facts Everyone Still Believes 22:34

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Would it surprise you to learn that people tend to believe a lot of stuff that isn’t true? No? Well, it makes sense. The modern world is complicated and fast-moving. Everyone has places to be, work to do, and bills to pay – most folks just don’t have the time to google random facts and double-check their accuracy. Luckily for you, I have nothing bu…

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The Unbelievable Story Of Teenage Castaways 20:53

1M ago20:53

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At some point, most of us have fantasized about swapping our hectic day-to-day lives for isolated bliss on a tropical island. But while that might sound like heaven to some, survival on a deserted island is certainly no picnic, as one exceptional group of real-life castaways learned back in the 60s. And, craziest of all, they were only teenagers at…

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Chainsaws Were Invented For Childbirth! Fact Show 22:13

1M ago22:13

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Do you have a sudden craving for random trivia? Are you in need of some killer pub quiz questions? Fear not my friends, coming up are some of the best random facts the internet has to offer, courtesy of yours truly! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Blood Lords 89 - Get 'em Louise 1:30:04

1M ago1:30:04

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We delve deeper into the dark and dangerous domain of the Secret Eaters, a sect of Urgathoa worshipers hidden under the cathedral proper of Epiphenomena. We encounter all kinds of baddies, with whom we are forced to engage in combat... Kix enlists the help of their disappointed mothers. Get more great MNmaxed and PF2E content on our YouTube Talk to…

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Embarrassingly Dumb Ways People Died - Darwin Awards Winners (Part 11) 21:54

1M ago21:54

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There are many ways a person can kick the bucket, including the most embarrassing of all: their own stupidity. It’s true; an alarming number of pop their clogs each year due to their own blatant lack of risk-assessment and self-preservation skills. Luckily, I’m here to tell you all about them so you can avoid a similar fate. From the biggest dum-du…

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20 Facts You Didn’t Know 5 Minutes Ago 22:51

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In the age of the internet, an entire goldmine of knowledge is never more than a few clicks away. The problem is that it sometimes seems like there’s just too much out there. How do you decide what’s worth knowing and what will only clog up your brain with useless nonsense? That’s where I come in. From the weird and wonderful to the downright amazi…

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How Did A Woman Who Was Dead Show Up At Her Own Funeral 24:47

1M ago24:47

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Funerals are understandably morose affairs. But what would you do if the woman whose funeral you were attending suddenly showed up to her own ceremony? I’d run for the hills! But this isn’t hypothetical, back in 2015 it really happened. And it’s far from the only time something terrifying and seemingly impossible like this has happened, either. So,…

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Luckiest People Who Survived The Impossible - Part 6 21:38

2M ago21:38

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Have you ever had something weirdly lucky happen to you? Maybe you found $20 lying on the ground? Or perhaps you were just in the right place at the right time? Amazing as that is, there are some people out there who have survived against near-impossible odds and lived to tell the tale. From a woman who spent 80 minutes trapped in freezing water, t…

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This Family Adopted A Doberman But After 5 Days They Heard A Scream 25:08

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The Svilicic family took a huge gamble when they adopted a Doberman from a rescue shelter and brought him home to their 17-month-old daughter back in 2007! Would the Doberman bond with their child? Or had the family made a terrible mistake? All those questions were answered when, only five days later, the parents heard a loud scream from their back…

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Plans That Didn’t Go As Expected - Part 3 16:13

2M ago16:13

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Benjamin Franklin once said, “if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail”. But sometimes, no matter how much planning is involved, a task can still veer comically far off its intended outcome. From hilarious failed attempts at deception to jaw-dropping scuba-dive surprises, let’s check out some plans that definitely didn’t go as expected. Advert…

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Blood Lords 88 - Boned 1:24:58

2M ago1:24:58

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After having done some research, we know we need to get into the Cathedral of Epiphenomena to find a sect of Urgathoan worshipers called The Secret Eaters. We elicit the help of a great faction and Kortash Kain to help. We then head deep down into the boney basements of the church. Get more great MNmaxed and PF2E content on our YouTube Talk to us a…

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The Most Powerful Breeds of Dog in The World 21:52

2M ago21:52

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When you think of a dog, what’s the first thing to come to mind? Something cute and fuzzy with a mindless grin on its face? Well, true, some dogs are like that. But others are far less cuddly. So, from brutal beasts taller than men to mighty hounds that have gone toe to toe with actual bears, grab a lead – or chain – because we’re about to go walki…

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Embarrassingly Dumb Ways People Died - Darwin Awards Winners (Part 10) 14:32

2M ago14:32

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Despite all the advancements in modern society, people still find ways to fall through the safety nets and put themselves in danger. Some people are so dumb that no amount of health and safety regulations can keep them around past their self-inflicted expiry date! So, without further ado, let’s marvel at the unfortunate souls who selected themselve…

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Most Elite Special Forces in The World 16:46

2M ago16:46

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Among the special armed forces of the world’s nations are found some of the most formidable units ever seen. Designed to go above and beyond the call of duty, everything from their training to their missions goes further than standard military forces to extremes you’ll struggle to believe. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy…

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Sneakiest Disguises People Used For The Best Reasons 21:18

2M ago21:18

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They say, “never judge a book by its cover”. But even the best of us are prone to judging people based on their appearance, wealth, or societal status. Because of this, people sometimes hide these things, or even downright lie about them! So, from a secret millionaire who pretended to be poor to a cop who pretended to be a disabled homeless man, he…

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Most Powerful Militaries in The World 29:00

2M ago29:00

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All around the world, battlefields are constantly evolving. The fight for control and power no longer hinges on the size of a country’s army, but on their tactics, technology, financials, and logistical capabilities as well. And believe you me, some countries have a lot more of these than others! So, taking all this into account, it’s time to find …

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Wine Genius Defrauded The World With His Scamming Family 23:57

2M ago23:57

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Back in March 2012, the FBI charged down wine expert Rudy Kurniawan’s front door, and made a shocking discovery – one that finally closed a four-year-long investigation. The designer suit wearing, Lamborghini driving Kurniawan wasn’t everything he claimed to be – he’d been scamming some of the world’s wealthiest people out of millions of dollars! H…

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Blood Lords 87 - Destination Investigation 1:24:33

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We enter into an investigation as we try to gain enough knowledge to not only know what to do, but convince the powers that be that we should be allowed to act. We're eventually led to the Temple of Epiphenomena... doot doo do doo do. Get more great MNmaxed and PF2E content on our YouTube Talk to us and other MNmaxed listeners in Discord To support…

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Luckiest People Who Survived The Impossible - Part 5 18:37

2M ago18:37

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Lady luck can be a cruel mistress. But for some ludicrously lucky people, she comes just when they need her most. From a woman who survived falling 14,500 feet without a parachute, to a girl who was frozen solid for a whole night, the following stories of these real-life legends are sure to leave your jaws on the floor. Let’s take a look at even mo…

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It Seems Unbelievable, But This Happens In China Every Day 23:35

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As the most populous nation on earth with more than 1.4 billion people, China has one of the most expansive cultures in the modern world. But just because it has more people doesn’t mean that all of China’s habits, rules, or routines are considered normal by everyone! From bizarre delicacies and whacky wedding traditions, to the strange reason why …

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Blood Lords 86 - Hai-coup 1:27:16

2M ago1:27:16

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We finish searching the glass shop where we chased an enemy and found several more. From there we return to the Sinner's Suite and start gathering information. Turns out, there's some more problems we'll have to deal with. Get more great MNmaxed and PF2E content on our YouTube Talk to us and other MNmaxed listeners in Discord To support MNmaxed, ch…

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The Strongest Acids Ever 22:07

2M ago22:07

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Back in February 2019, a truck carrying gallons of powerful acid crashed and overturned in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The toxic liquid poured out and quickly began eating its way through the road, cars, and everything else in its path. It was chaos. The solution responsible was sulfuric acid – one of the most dangerous acids in the world…

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Flight Secrets That Are Never Told to Passengers 20:47

3M ago20:47

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Ladies and gentlemen welcome aboard this Be Amazed flight! As we take to the skies today, I’ll be letting you in on a few little-known, mind-blowing facts about all things aeronautical. From the truth behind bad airline food to how picking the safest seat might save your life, here are some of the craziest flight secrets that are never told to pass…

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Horrifying Claustrophobic Stories 24:49

3M ago24:49

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A good action-survival film involving somebody getting trapped in a life-or-death situation can certainly get your heart pumping, but at least you get to escape that stressful movie world once it’s over. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case for everyone, as once in a while terrifying tales of people getting hopelessly stuck in tight, deadly sp…

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Revolutionary Space Technologies and Innovations 23:23

3M ago23:23

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Just 62 miles above our heads, Earth’s atmosphere ends, and outer space begins. When you think about it, it’s really not that far! But as close as it is, we’ve only started to explore it in the last sixty years thanks to some revolutionary technological developments! With that said, how exactly do we take pictures of galaxies more than 146 quadrill…

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A Plane Lost Its Roof at 24,000 Feet – Here's What Happened 23:18

3M ago23:18

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On April 28, 1988, Aloha Airlines flight 243 took off from Hawaii’s Hilo International Airport. The flight was traveling to Honolulu, less than an hour away. The weather was glorious, and conditions were optimal, but just a few minutes after take-off a massive boom suddenly jolted the entire plane. Without any warning, the roof covering the first-c…

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Secret Reasons You Don't Know About Everyday Things 23:23

3M ago23:23

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In your day-to-day life, you probably use an astounding array of different items without stopping to think much about them. But, turns out, many of them actually have secret uses and crazy reasons for their designs that you’d never have guessed! From your phone to your bank card, get ready to uncover some of the best-kept secrets in everyday things…

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Blood Lords 85 - Rumin's Ruin 1:06:24

3M ago1:06:24

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Having killed the running wraith, we investigate the building to which it fled. We happen across and old friend, and decide to say hello. Get more great MNmaxed and PF2E content on our YouTube Talk to us and other MNmaxed listeners in Discord To support MNmaxed, check out our Patreon Additional audio is provided by TabletopAudio.com Support the sho…

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The Largest Organs of Any Animal Ever 24:00

3M ago24:00

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Remember 8th grade dissection class? Poor Franklin the frog never knew what was coming. But his little organs were nothing on what some colossal animals on our Earth are packing. Let's explore the largest organs of any animal ever! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Cursed Objects That Scientists Fear 25:11

3M ago25:11

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Science is humanity’s never-ending quest to discover and understand the world around us. But there are some things in this world that even the most avid scientists regret discovering. From what’s lurking in the deepest depths of Chernobyl, to a mysterious sphere that can take decades off your life in the blink of an eye, let's investigate the curse…

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Hardest Choices That Test What Kind Of Person You Are 18:16

3M ago18:16

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The choices we make every day can shape our personality, but our personality can also influence the decisions we make! So, in this episode, I’m going to ask you to make some hard choices to determine what kind of person you are. I’ll be measuring you against the 5 main psychological traits to measure personality, these are; Agreeableness, your tend…

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Mysterious Places That Could Be Portals To Other Worlds 24:19

3M ago24:19

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From baffling ancient sites and accursed African islands to ordinary spaces with extraordinary properties, let’s investigate some mysterious places that could be portals to other worlds! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Be Amazed

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Giant Great White Shark Eaten By Monster Mystery Finally Solved 22:06

3M ago22:06

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Great white sharks are feared and revered as the deadliest, most ferocious creatures that lurk in our oceans. But despite being at the top of the aquatic food chain, it turns out even they’ve got something to fear. Back in 2003, Australian scientists studying the infamous toothy terrors attached a tracker to a huge, nine-foot-long great white to se…