Fact Off

Fact Off

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Fact Off episodes

  • Buried Treasure, a Missing Child, and Canned Meat
    The Facts: First, we delve into the mystery of the buried Atari ET games in the New Mexico desert and how it became one of the most infamous moments in video game history. Then, we revisit the Lindbergh baby kidnapping and the media frenzy that surrounded it. Finally, we look at the history of Hormel spam, its role in feeding American soldiers during World War II, and its ongoing popularity in many parts of the world today.

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    56 min
  • The Deadly Island, the Picky Eaters, and the Cursed Tribe
    The Facts: First, we delve into the infamous Snake Island, a remote Brazilian island teeming with venomous snakes that has been off-limits to visitors for decades. Next, we learn about the surprising origin of the children's menu in restaurants, which emerged as a response to the Prohibition era in the United States. Finally, we explore the mysterious Kuru disease, which affected the Fore people of Papua New Guinea in the mid-20th century and caused a wave of deaths until its origins were discovered. This episode is packed with intriguing stories and curious facts that will keep you hooked from start to finish. Vote Here Facebook | Instagram | Twitter [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    47 min
  • From Fish Burgers to Battlefield Blunders: Exploring the Origins of the Filet-O-Fish, Activision Achievement Patches, and the Battle of Kará
    The Facts: First, we delve into the origins of the McDonald's Filet-O-Fish sandwich, which was created in the 1960s by a franchise owner who noticed a drop in sales during Lent. Next, we learn about Activision's Achievement Patches, which were introduced in the 1980s as a way to reward gamers for achieving high scores and completing difficult challenges. Finally, we dive into the bizarre and tragic tale of the Battle of Karánsebes, a military skirmish in 18th century Austria that was sparked by a drunken miscommunication and resulted in hundreds of casualties. Tune in to hear these fascinating stories and more! VOTE HERE Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @factoffpod Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    47 min
  • Butte’s Toxic Pit, Operation Big Itch, and Second Chance Body Armor
    The Facts: How Berkeley Pit became toxic and the great lengths taken to keep wildlife away from the deadly waters. The strange, declassified military tests that weaponized fleas. And how a botched robbery during a pizza delivery led to the creation of the modern bulletproof vest. Vote or Die Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @factoffpod Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    43 min
  • The Tragic Tale of Franz Reichelt, the Resilience of the American Chestnut Tree, and the Yippies' Wild Day at Disneyland
    The Facts:  Discover the tragic story of Franz Reichelt, a French inventor who jumped from the Eiffel Tower in 1912 wearing a parachute suit he had designed himself. The episode also delves into the history and decline of the American chestnut tree, which used to be one of the most abundant trees in the eastern United States before a devastating blight wiped out most of the species. Finally, the episode explores the little-known story of the Yippie movement's attempt to take over Disneyland in 1970, which resulted in a bizarre and comical confrontation with the park's security forces. Vote or Die Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @factoffpod Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    44 min
  • From First Lady to Fast Cars: The Story of Edith Wilson, NASCAR, and the Fight to End Pay Toilets in America
    The Facts: the remarkable story of Edith Wilson, the wife of former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson who became the de facto president after her husband suffered a stroke; the surprising origins of NASCAR, a sport born from the bootlegging days of Prohibition-era America; and the grassroots movement led by the Committee to End Pay Toilets in America, which fought for the right to free, accessible public restrooms for all. Join us as we explore the stories behind these three very different but equally fascinating historical events. VOTE OR DIE Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @factoffpod Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    47 min
  • Mistletoe, Lemmings, and Wayne Gretzky
    The Facts: How mistletoe worked its way into our holiday traditions. A nature documentary that spawned the saying, “Don’t be a Lemming.”? And the one career accolade that Wayne Gretzky earned but did not receive. VOTE HERE Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @factoffpod Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    40 min

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Join Alex, Mike, and Pat for a weekly Fact Off ~ a (mostly) friendly competition in which the three elaborate on different facts and then debate on what fact is the best.