Halloween: Comes from Strange Origins

Halloween: Comes from Strange Origins

Author: Thoughty2 & Studio71 October 27, 2021 Duration: 29:00
In this spooktacular episode of RIF, we are talking all about Halloween! Did you know that Halloween is older than Christmas? Did you know that halloween traditions come from very strange origins? Did you know the actual story of the Jack O’Lanterns? Check out Thoughty2 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Thoughty2. More about the show: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RIFThoughty2. If you have your own Random Interesting Fact that you would like to share with me tweet it at #RIFPodcast Thanks to our sponsor: I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/random. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Curiosity might be built into our DNA, but the truly bizarre corners of human history and the natural world often stay hidden, even from a determined internet search. That's where Random Interesting Facts by Thoughty2 comes in. Hosted by the self-styled gatekeeper of useless facts, this weekly podcast is a deep dive into the astonishing, the absurd, and the utterly unexpected stories that textbooks tend to overlook. You'll hear about corporate empires with their own navies and the distinct acoustic signature of desert sands, all delivered with a blend of genuine wonder and comedic timing. It’s a show that lives in the intersection of education and entertainment, proving that the most random details can be the most compelling. Each episode from Thoughty2 & Studio71 feels like a conversation with a friend who has an endless supply of the world's best trivia, transforming obscure historical footnotes and scientific oddities into genuinely engaging narratives. Tuning in means your view of the world gets a little wider and a lot weirder, one mind-shattering fact at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 27

Random Interesting Facts by Thoughty2
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Sleep: Insomnia kills more than Starvation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:12
Welcome to Random Interesting Facts! In this episode we are talking all about sleep! Did you know that humans are the only mammals that willingly deprive themselves of sleep? Did you know that sleep deprivation will kill…
Lightning: only acorns can save you! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:38
This week on Random Interesting Facts, we bring you SHOCKING facts about lightning! Did you know that lightning can create heat hotter than the sun? Did you know that acorns are believed to be protection against lightnin…
Flamingos: have Tongue Boners [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:25
This week on Random Interesting Facts, we are learning all about Flamingos! Did you know that Flamingos defecate down their legs to keep themselves cool? Did you know that flamingos produce red milk to feed their young?…
Bees: Twerking Killers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:18
I know you're just buzzing to listen to this latest episode of Random Interesting Facts! Today's episode is all about bees. Did you know honeybees kill giant hornets by cooking them? Did you know that a colony of bees re…
Vacations: May keep you from Dying [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:37
Remember those things called vacations? To boost your memory, this week we are talking all about vacations! Did you know that the Romans were the first documented humans to go on vacations? Did you know that going on hol…
Chocolate: food of the gods [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:15
Do you like chocolate? Yes? Then you'd be excited to know that this week on Random Interesting Facts, we are talking all about chocolate! Did you know that there are more than 50 chocolate inspired national holidays? Did…
Gold: Can treat diseases [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:26
This week on Random Interesting Facts, we are talking all about gold! Did you know you literally have gold within you, and gold can actually be used to treat all sorts of diseases? Did you know that some people are TERRI…
Cheese: Produces some trippy dreams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:10
Another cheesy episode of Random Interesting Facts! Did you know that blue cheese was discovered by a horny shepherd? Did you know that cheese is actually GOOD for you? Did you also know that eating cheese before bed can…
Twins: Can have different Dads [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:37
We are seeing double in this TWINtastic episode of Random Interesting Facts! Did you know that twins can invent their own language? Did you know that twins can have different birthdays? Did you also know that twins can a…
Cereal: May Manipulate Your Children [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:39
This week on Random Interesting Facts, Thoughty2 invites you to grab your favorite cereal, milk, and spoon, it's about to get peculiar... Did you know cornflakes were invented to prevent masturbation? Did you also know t…