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Believe It or Not! — Amazing True Stories for Curious Kids

Bryan Betz
Roy Sullivan
Lightning
Ann Hodges
Virginia
Meteorite
Immortal Jellyfish
SS Meredith Victory
Sikolagua, Alabama
Education
Larry Walters
World War I
Violet Jessop
Tsutomu Yamaguchi
Shenandoah National Park
Boyle's Law
Harrison Okene
Anna Bågenholm
Wood Frog
Space
Mary Walker

If you’re curious, love weird and wonderful stories, and enjoy being surprised, this podcast is made just for you! Every episode brings amazing facts and unbelievable tales that are 100% true — from animals with crazy powers to strange events in history. It’s fun, exciting, and perfect for kids who want to learn and laugh at the same time. Join us for quick, fun episodes that spark your imaginatio... more

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Latest Episodes

What if your Everest journey started at your front door?

In 1995, Swedish adventurer Göran Kropp bicycled nearly 8,000 miles from Sweden to Nepal before climbing Mount Everest — solo and without bottled oxygen.

Then he rode his bike home.

In Episo... more

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Nearly 100 years ago, a simple campfire recipe appeared in a Girl Scout guidebook — and it changed dessert history forever.

In Episode 131 of Believe It or Not!, Bryan tells the surprising origin story of s’mores, first printed in 1927 in Tramping a... more

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What would you do if your bungee cord snapped mid-jump?

In this episode of Believe It or Not, we tell the incredible true survival story of Erin Langworthy, a 22-year-old student who fell 365 feet from Victoria Falls Bridge after her bungee cord bro... more

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In 1942, Japanese pilot Nobuo Fujita launched a secret bombing mission over Oregon — becoming the only enemy airman to bomb the mainland United States during World War II.

But that’s only half the story.

Twenty years later, the same town he attacke... more

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Karen Williams
A 53-year-old ultramarathon runner who survived a bear attack
Episode: 🐻🏃‍♀️ She was running a race… when a BEAR appeared! 😱
Jacky Hunt-Broschman
An ultra runner, motivational speaker, and amputee who ran 366 marathons in a year.
Episode: The Woman Who Ran 366 Marathons in 366 Days
Helena Buurman
A volcanologist who monitored Mount Redoubt during its eruption.
Episode: 🌋 Earthquakes. Ash clouds. Helicopters. Meet Helena Buurman — the volcanologist who faced Mount Redoubt when it erupted!

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Great!

    Amazing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SiminBD
    United States3 months ago
  • A Must-Listen for Curious Kids and Families!

    I love it! It’s so interesting and educational. :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BBetz1985
    United States8 months ago
  • Awesome story!

    Great listen for my son and I to listen to together, and also figure out the solution! Uncle Bryan we so look foward to the next one!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bad GameM
    United States9 months ago

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The First Seat Belt | Believe It or Not! Episode 87
Q: What other simple inventions do you think make a huge difference in keeping us safe?
Listeners are invited to think critically about the impact of simple inventions on their safety.
The First Seat Belt | Believe It or Not! Episode 87
Q: Why do you think it took so long for people to accept them?
This encourages discussion on societal attitudes towards safety inventions.
The First Seat Belt | Believe It or Not! Episode 87
Q: Imagine living in a time when cars didn't have seat belts at all. Would you have worn one even if no one else did?
This prompts listeners to reflect on their own choices regarding safety.
🚽 The Weird & Wacky History of the Toilet | Believe It or Not! Episode 73
Q: What challenges do many people face today regarding sanitation?
Approximately 3.5 billion people lack access to safe and clean toilets, highlighting a significant global sanitation issue.
🚽 The Weird & Wacky History of the Toilet | Believe It or Not! Episode 73
Q: What does the history of toilets reveal about social practices in ancient civilizations?
Toilets in Roman times served as social spaces where people would gather and interact, indicating a communal aspect to what we consider a private act.

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