Phil's Fruitless Facts

By Fruitless Phil

Did you know that you can see an owl's eyeball through it's ear? Or that you CAN'T hum while plugging your nose? (I know you just tried that btw) If you find this stuff interesting like I do, I'd i

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April 26, 2025 Butt-Breathing Turtles and YouTube History
Ever wondered which animal can hold its breath longer than dolphins? Or what happened when Napoleon faced an unexpected enemy? Prepare for a whirlwind tour of the gloriously useless as we unpack history's oddest moments and nature's strangest adaptations.

Today marks the anniversary of YouTube's humble beginnings. Back in 2005, the first video ever uploaded wasn't a slick production but simply "Me at the Zoo" - just a guy talking about elephants. From those unassuming 18 seconds grew an empire of content that would forever change how we consume media. Speaking of historic debuts, this date also saw France introduce the guillotine in 1792 - the air fryer of public decapitation, if you will.

We celebrate birthdays of legends Al Pacino and Tim Duncan before diving into a "Did You Know" segment packed with mind-bending facts. Discover how sloths are secretly breath-holding champions, why Napoleon retreated from an army of rabbits, and the shocking truth that turtles can breathe through their posteriors during hibernation. Our "Crazy But True" stories feature a tortoise that survived 30 years in an attic, a cat that served as mayor for two decades, and the luckiest fast food mix-up in history.

Facts don't need to make sense; they just need to be true. Join me for more surprising knowledge next week as we explore squirrels on meth, baby-stealing penguins, and medieval toothpaste. Email your weirdest thoughts or follow us on social media @philsfruitlessfacts. Stay loud, stay weird, and remember - sometimes the most entertaining facts are completely fruitless.
Send Phil a message! He’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, or topic ideas. Who knows? It could be featured on the show!
fruit·less
/ˈfro͞otləs/
1. unproductive or useless.
Ex. Phil's facts sure are fruitless!

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Twitter @FruitlessPhil
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5min
March 28, 2025 Season 2 Episode 5 -This episode will make your head explode with useless trivia about taxes, basketball, and meat dresses.
We journey through entertaining but useless knowledge, from bizarre tax facts to NCAA basketball origins and Lady Gaga's remarkable rise to fame.

• The first federal income tax from 1913 started at just 1% for incomes over $3,000 and 6% for incomes above $500,000
• Early tax forms were only one page long, compared to today's complex documents
• The first IRS audit target was a farmer who claimed 14 cows as dependents
• Al Capone avoided taxes by bribing politicians with spaghetti
• The IRS once seized someone's pet goldfish for unpaid taxes
• The first NCAA basketball tournament had only 8 teams and was played at Northwestern University
• Teams in the first tournament had to pay their own travel expenses
• The Oregon Webfoots (now Ducks) won the first championship 46-33 against Ohio State
• Lady Gaga's real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta
• Before fame, Gaga played in dive bars and once set hairspray on fire onstage after being booed
• In 2019, she became the first woman to win an Oscar, Grammy, BAFTA and Golden Globe in the same year
• Dandelions have nutritional and medicinal properties, containing vitamins A, C, calcium, iron, and fiber
• Bananas are technically berries while strawberries aren't
• The inventor of the Pringles can is buried in one

So no, this day is not talking about mops or brooms, but celebrating foods that people eat on a stick.

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fruit·less
/ˈfro͞otləs/
1. unproductive or useless.
Ex. Phil's facts sure are fruitless!

Instagram, YouTube & TikTok @philsfruitlessfacts
Twitter @FruitlessPhil
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8min
March 21, 2025 Season 2 Episode 4 - Happy Spring, National Quit your job day, Hey there tree, you're looking sexy.
Send Phil a message! He’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, or topic ideas. Who knows? It could be featured on the show!
fruit·less
/ˈfro͞otləs/
1. unproductive or useless.
Ex. Phil's facts sure are fruitless!

Instagram, YouTube & TikTok @philsfruitlessfacts
Twitter @FruitlessPhil
philsfruitlessfacts.com

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8min
February 28, 2025 Season 2 Episode 3 - Golden Retriever mayor in Cali, Planet Death and Square Poop???
Get ready for a wild ride on this week’s Phil’s Fruitless Facts! 🎙️ Did you know wombat poop is cube-shaped? 🦘💩 Or that octopuses have three hearts? 🐙 We’re diving into the weirdest, wildest, and wackiest facts you never knew you needed to know.
Plus, we’re celebrating the birthdays of some iconic celebrities, sharing bizarre news stories (like the town that elected a golden retriever as mayor 🐕), and dishing out life hacks that MIGHT just save your breakfast.
And don’t forget—this week’s listener challenge is all about your pets! Share your pet's funniest moments or hidden talents or unusual tricks using #FruitlessPets to show-off your awesome furry little friend. 🐾🎥
Tune in now for a dose of laughter, learning, and pure absurdity! �✨
#PhilFruitlessFacts #FunFacts #WeirdButTrue #DidYouKnow #WombatFacts #PetPaparazzi #FruitlessPets #TikTokViral #FYP #Reels #InstaFun #FacebookWatch #LifeHacks #CrazyNews #StayCurious

Send Phil a message! He’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, or topic ideas. Who knows? It could be featured on the show!
fruit·less
/ˈfro͞otləs/
1. unproductive or useless.
Ex. Phil's facts sure are fruitless!

Instagram, YouTube & TikTok @philsfruitlessfacts
Twitter @FruitlessPhil
philsfruitlessfacts.com

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8min
February 21, 2025 Season 2 Episode 2
Are we aging wrong? Hmmm....
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fruit·less
/ˈfro͞otləs/
1. unproductive or useless.
Ex. Phil's facts sure are fruitless!

Instagram, YouTube & TikTok @philsfruitlessfacts
Twitter @FruitlessPhil
philsfruitlessfacts.com

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7min
February 14, 2025 Season 2 Episode 1 - The return of PFF its GREAT to be back and Happy Valentines Day!
Just clearing the throat and dusting off the equipment mixed with some random useless info as usual.
Send Phil a message! He’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, or topic ideas. Who knows? It could be featured on the show!
fruit·less
/ˈfro͞otləs/
1. unproductive or useless.
Ex. Phil's facts sure are fruitless!

Instagram, YouTube & TikTok @philsfruitlessfacts
Twitter @FruitlessPhil
philsfruitlessfacts.com

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6min
November 04, 2022 Season 1 Episode 4 - Close call buying the wrong website, the "Weather Conditioner" and shut up and have a sucker, sucker.
Never try to buy a domain name in the middle of the night. If you do, at least have both eyes open. Surprise Texas Chainsaw Massacre cast member? Can't yell with a lollipop in ya mouth!!
Send Phil a message! He’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, or topic ideas. Who knows? It could be featured on the show!
fruit·less
/ˈfro͞otləs/
1. unproductive or useless.
Ex. Phil's facts sure are fruitless!

Instagram, YouTube & TikTok @philsfruitlessfacts
Twitter @FruitlessPhil
philsfruitlessfacts.com

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8min
October 28, 2022 Season 1 Episode 3 - Special Halloween Show
We'd be honored if you'd join us for our first ever themed show where we stray a little bit from the norm. (Wait is there a norm?) I plan to be doing these every month or so as I can piece it all together. This year for our Halloween show, we will talk with a couple of people who give us the "inside scoop" about their experiences working on the inside of a haunted house, Top 10 candy list for 2022, trick or treat habits and more!! Come on in.... If you Dare...
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃👻

Send Phil a message! He’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, or topic ideas. Who knows? It could be featured on the show!
fruit·less
/ˈfro͞otləs/
1. unproductive or useless.
Ex. Phil's facts sure are fruitless!

Instagram, YouTube & TikTok @philsfruitlessfacts
Twitter @FruitlessPhil
philsfruitlessfacts.com

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1h 5min
October 21, 2022 Season 1 Episode 2 - Rob Bironas, Sharks, Fit Astronauts & More
Pop on in and kick back for a few as talk some field goals 🏈🏈 sharks 🦈 and a messy divorce 💲💲💲 What more could you want? Catch ya inside.
Send Phil a message! He’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, or topic ideas. Who knows? It could be featured on the show!
fruit·less
/ˈfro͞otləs/
1. unproductive or useless.
Ex. Phil's facts sure are fruitless!

Instagram, YouTube & TikTok @philsfruitlessfacts
Twitter @FruitlessPhil
philsfruitlessfacts.com

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5min
October 16, 2022 Season 1 Episode 1 - Butterball Hotline?
Pop on in and kick back for a few as we talk some turkey 🦃, a fine chef, and even something about a wicked tree!🌳 What more could a guy want? All in 5 min today. See you inside.
Send Phil a message! He’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, or topic ideas. Who knows? It could be featured on the show!
fruit·less
/ˈfro͞otləs/
1. unproductive or useless.
Ex. Phil's facts sure are fruitless!

Instagram, YouTube & TikTok @philsfruitlessfacts
Twitter @FruitlessPhil
philsfruitlessfacts.com

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FAQs about Phil's Fruitless Facts:

How many episodes does Phil's Fruitless Facts have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.