Random Interesting Facts by Thoughty2

Random Interesting Facts by Thoughty2

We humans are curious creatures and even with the internet at our fingertips, there are plenty of fascinating things you couldn't possibly find on your own. Each week Thoughty2, known as the gatekeeper of useless facts, is here to bring you a mind-shattering plethora of the world’s most random (yet) interesting facts. Did you know that Pepsi Co once had the world’s sixth-largest military? Or that Sand has a unique sound based on where in the world it comes from? We never said the facts would be useful, but they are interesting. The information is now yours, choose wisely what you do with it. Find the podcast on Thoughty2’s YouTube channel as well: https://www.youtube.com/c/Thoughty2 We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy

Episodes

Bananas: An essential in your First Aid Kit

November 24, 2021 • 26 mins
You are sure to go bananas over this new episode of Random Interesting Facts! Did you know that the bananas we eat today are different to those our grandparents would have eaten? Did you know that banana peels are way more useful than you think they are? Did you also know that if you’re allergic to bananas, then you could also be allergic to condoms? And no it's not because of the shape of the banana... Check out Thoughty2 on YouTu...
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Immortality: This Bacteria May Help You Live Forever!

November 10, 2021 • 29 mins
Have you ever wanted to know the secrets of living forever? Well you're in luck, because this week we are talking all about immortality! Did you know that immortality is actually "mathematically" impossible for humans? Did you know that Silicon Valley is obsessed with immortality? Did you also know that a certain bacteria may hold the key to human immortality? Check out Thoughty2 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Thoughty2. Mor...
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Halloween: Comes from Strange Origins

October 27, 2021 • 32 mins
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 lin...
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Bacteria: Unidentified Species Found in Bellybutton!

October 20, 2021 • 32 mins
This week on Random Interesting Facts, we are talking all about our beloved friends. bacteria! Did you know that you’ve got a whole world in your belly button? Did you know that Frosty the snowman is riddled with bacteria? Did you also know that bacteria are a lot smarter than we think? 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 wherev...
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Artefacts: were actually Futuristic technology

October 13, 2021 • 33 mins
This week on Random Interesting Facts we are traveling back in time to learn all about artefacts! Did you know that archaeologists might have got the building of the pyramids completely wrong? Did you know that ancient Civilisations had Futuristic Technology? Did you also know that there are massive stone heads around the world? Check out Thoughty2 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Thoughty2. More about the show: Don’t forget ...
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Cowboys: Must Risk their Life for the Outfit

October 6, 2021 • 33 mins
In another episode of Random Interesting Facts, Thoughty2 is talking all about Cowboys! Did you know that Cowboys were actually quite boring? Did you know that the cook was the most important cowboy? Did you also know that cowboys had great etiquette? So strap on your boots, we are going back to the WILD, but slightly boring West! Check out Thoughty2 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Thoughty2. More about the show: Don’t forge...
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Safety: First Test Dummy was HUMAN

September 29, 2021 • 32 mins
This week on Random Interesting Facts, strap on your safety helmet because we are talking all about safety! Did you know that the first crash test dummy was a human? Did you know that airplane seatbelts aren’t there to save you in a plane crash? Did you also know that 75% of people think your self-driving car should kill you and your passengers instead of a pedestrian? Check out Thoughty2 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Thoug...
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Water: You might be drinking dinosaur piss

September 22, 2021 • 33 mins
You look a little dehydrated... Well, you're in luck because this week we are talking all about water! Did you know that all of the water on earth is alien? Did you know that too much water can kill you? Did you also know that everyday you drink the same water the dinosaurs did? 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'...
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Sharks: Underwater X-Men

September 15, 2021 • 34 mins
In this episode of RIF, we are learning all about sharks! Did you know that Great white sharks grow up to 100,000 teeth in a lifetime? Did you know that sharks can sense electromagnetic fields? Did you also know that it is nearly impossible to know the exact age of a shark? So if you dropped a lit flashlight powered by two double-A batteries in the water, a shark 1,000 miles away would know about it... Check out Thoughty2 on YouTu...
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Laughter: Dad jokes can be a sign of brain damage

September 8, 2021 • 35 mins
In this episode of Random Interesting Facts, we will sure tickle your funny bone with interesting facts about laughter! Did you know that laughter is rarely about humor? Did you know that telling dad jokes can be a sign of brain damage? Did you also know that apes, dolphins, rats, and dogs all laugh (and that’s not all)? Check out Thoughty2 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Thoughty2. More about the show: Don’t forget to subs...
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Bylaws: Ruined Christmas!

September 1, 2021 • 34 mins
This week on Random Interesting Facts, we are learning all about those wacky bylaws. What would we do without them... Did you know that it is illegal to handle salmon in suspicious circumstances? Did you know that it is illegal to eat mince pies on Christmas Day? Did you also know that there is no bylaw in Canada to stop you building a supervillain hideout under public land? Check out Thoughty2 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c...
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Sleep: Insomnia kills more than Starvation

August 25, 2021 • 32 mins
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 you more quickly than starvation? Did you also know that the strangers in your dreams aren’t strangers? Please don't try to beat the record of hours without sleep, it won't end well... Check out Thoughty2 on YouT...
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Lightning: only acorns can save you!

August 18, 2021 • 33 mins
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 lightning strikes? Did you know that lightning kills a lot more men than women? Okay, which one of you pissed off the lightning goddess? Check out Thoughty2 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Thoughty2. More about the s...
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Flamingos: have Tongue Boners

August 11, 2021 • 33 mins
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? Did you also know that the Romans ate flamingo tongue as a delicacy? Bonus fact! Did you know that that delicacy actually contains erectile tissue? Tongue boners! Delicious! Check out Thoughty2 on YouTube: https://...
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Bees: Twerking Killers

August 4, 2021 • 33 mins
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 reaches a decision in a similar way to one human brain? Did you also know that in 1990 a bee learned to clone herself? Check out Thoughty2 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Thoughty2. More about the show: Don’t ...
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Vacations: May keep you from Dying

July 28, 2021 • 32 mins
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 holidays might actually help you live longer? Did you also know that where you go on vacations says a lot about your personality? Check out Thoughty2 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Thoughty2. More about the sho...
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Chocolate: food of the gods

July 21, 2021 • 32 mins
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 you know that chocolate can be the death of you? Did you also know that the Mayans and Aztecs considered cacao beans as food of the gods and even used it as currency? Who doesn't like chocolate? Weirdos that's who...
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Gold: Can treat diseases

July 14, 2021 • 32 mins
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 TERRIFIED of gold? Did you also know that "fool’s gold" might not be so foolish? So yes, that "fools gold" you bought at the fair years ago might actually contain gold... Check out Thoughty2 on YouTube: https://www.you...
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Cheese: Produces some trippy dreams

July 7, 2021 • 32 mins
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 cause some trippy dreams? It doesn't get any cheddar then this! 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...
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Twins: Can have different Dads

June 30, 2021 • 32 mins
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 actually have different dads? Plus: A bonus fact about the peculiar, yet fascinating Jim Twins case. You won't want to miss this! Check out Thoughty2 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Thoughty2. More about the s...
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