FACTORALY

By Two Voices Productions

Two British voiceover artists chat about random facts. New episodes every Thursday.

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The podcast currently has 131 episodes available.

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March 13, 2025 E79 SOUP

Soup is one of the easiest things to make from scratch; it's even easier in a can, or you can just add boiling water to a packet!
This episode looks at various varieties of soups, where they came from and how they got into space!
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31min
March 06, 2025 E78 ELECTRICITY
These days, we can't imagine a world without electricity, but it hasn't been that long since we tamed this mighty beast. It's always been around in the form of lightning and static, but what are its origins, and where have we taken it? As always, click on the pics for extra amp-le facts (see what we did there?)
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31min
February 27, 2025 E77 BEARDS
Beards have been around forever. Protecting, attracting, warming, styling, everything you can do with a man's face is in the hair. This episode explains the quirks and foibles of beards and aims to demystify them for the 50% of listeners who can't grow one! As always, click on the pics to delve deeper.
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38min
February 20, 2025 E76 HOLES
Holes are a part of our lives. Our bodies are full of them, as is the universe around us. This episode explores some of the lesser-known aspects of holes. If you want to go down a hole of your own, click on the pics for a whole lot more hole fac
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34min
February 13, 2025 E75 PRISONS
Prison isn't fun. but we thought it worthy of a Factoraly
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31min
February 06, 2025 E74 BUSES
The bus was first invented as a service to transport a few people from Nantes to a Spa/Mill. Now 604 million people all over the world take the bus. What's the story behind this successful form of public transport?
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34min
January 30, 2025 E73 HORNS
The horn is synonymous with celebration. Whether it's for sounding the appearance of brave Vikings or drinking a toast to their return, horns get everywhere. From Egyptian gods to Toad of Toad Hall, the horn is a symbol of knowledge and reckless speed! Dive into this horn of plenty - it gets pretty noisy, though.
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32min
January 23, 2025 E72 TROUSERS
From ancient origins to modern styles, from practical purpose to cultural significance, trousers offer a fascinating lens through which to view history, social change, and even language itself.
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35min
January 16, 2025 E71 - SPECTACLES
This episode explores the history of eyeglasses, from their 13th-century Italian origins to the modern-day dominance of Luxottica. We detail the evolution of lens technology, examining both the science behind vision correction and the social impact of increased screen usage. It also highlights the cultural significance of spectacles through iconic wearers and quirky innovations, while discussing the business side of the industry and its potential monopolies.

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35min
January 09, 2025 E70 CARPET
Carpets and rugs have been around for some time. From floors covered with rushes to modern deep-pile luxury, we've always enjoyed walking on something soft and lush. As always, clic on the pics for more information and fun facts

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29min

FAQs about FACTORALY:

How many episodes does FACTORALY have?

The podcast currently has 131 episodes available.