
Forgotten history, bizarre tales & facts that seem too strange to be true! Host Michael Kent asks listeners to tell him something strange, bizarre or surprising that they‘ve recently learned and he gets to the bottom of it! Every episode ends by playing a gameshow-style quiz game with a celebrity guest. Part of the WCBE Podcast Experience.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 315 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we learn why grape flavor doesn't taste like grapes.
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To observe Memorial Day this year, we're running a digest of 4 American heroes.
Story #1: Peter Conover Hains was born before the Civil War and still wore a U.S. Army uniform in World War I. He fired one of the Civil War’s first naval shots, built p... more
In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we learn that Sea Otters hold hands.
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Three thousand years ago, workers building royal tombs in ancient Egypt did something almost unthinkable - they went on strike. While history records their demands as delayed wages, and popular culture thinks it was all about depriving them of makeup... more
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Why in the world would you get into politics you insulted more than half of the country on your most recent show. That’s just a stupid move for someone who is trying to be an entertainer…. Take care as I won’t be listening.
It’s part of my weekly listen. I share the things I learn with all my friends
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A history- and facts-centric show that explores forgotten or quirky topics through hosted deep-dives, often with a celebrity guest and a gameshow-style quiz to close each episode. Listeners appear drawn to storytelling that blends archaeology, culture, science, and pop culture trivia, with episodes frequently tying ancient or obscure events to modern-day curiosities. Noteworthy strengths include a witty host who blends humor with research, accessible explanations of complex ideas, and a consistent quiz format that keeps audiences engaged. The mix of scholarly context, entertaining anecdotes, and interactive segments makes it appealing to curious, trivia-loving listeners who enjoy learning odd, memorable facts.
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