Phil's Fruitless Facts

Phil's Fruitless Facts

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 invite you to spend around 5 minutes weekly with me (usually on Fridays) where we talk facts about technology, celebrities, sports, music and anything else that you and I come can come up with! #fruitlessphil

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April 25, 2025 4 mins

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 ...

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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 ...

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


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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 tha...

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February 21, 2025 6 mins

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   
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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
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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!

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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 ...

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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!


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October 16, 2022 5 mins

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!


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