FACTORALY

FACTORALY

Two British voiceover artists chat about random facts. New episodes every Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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E109 LIONS

October 9, 2025 • 45 mins
Lions. The kings of the Jungle and the Savannah. Lions have been symbols of strength and power since time immemorial. This episode goes deep into the Lions' den and pulls out the thorns of truth and facts that will surprise and delight you.

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E108 CHAIRS

October 2, 2025 • 41 mins
There are so many different sorts of chairs. We use them every day, but how much do we really know about them? In this episode, we explore chairs, ranging from the earliest to the most recent, from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

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E107 PUPPETS

September 25, 2025 • 44 mins
Simon's arm goes live. Bruce gets his wires crossed.

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E106 BATS

September 18, 2025 • 27 mins
Bats are really incredible. They're mammals that can fly, and they pollinate profusely. They make up around a quarter of all the mammals on Earth. In this episode, we wing our way into the wonderful world of the bat.

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E105 DINOSAURS

September 11, 2025 • 36 mins
Dinosaurs were around SO much longer than we have been. In this episode, we look into their timeline, their remains and their representation in popular fiction. Plus, we go into the Boner Wars. If you've not come across them, you'll be as fascinated as we were.

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E104 BRAINS

September 4, 2025 • 33 mins
Where would we be without our brains? The fact that we don't know the answer is because our brains find that question tricky. From regulating our breathing and heart rate, to propelling us from one place to another physically, literally, and virtually, our brains are fantastic.

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E103 BEAVERS

August 28, 2025 • 29 mins
Industrious little things, beavers. And great for the environment. In this episode, we look into beaver life.

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E102 SKATEBOARDS

August 21, 2025 • 30 mins
Skateboards started out as something for skateboarders to do when the surf wasn't up. Today it's an Olympic sport! Follow the story of these noisy, clattery, dangerous bits of wood, fibreglass and silicone on wheels here.

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E101 LIBRARIES

August 14, 2025 • 38 mins
Libraries are good things. Not needed as much these days, what with the internet? Well, it depends on who you ask. There are still lots of libraries, and they still have their place, from the local lending library to the national institutions. Go and check out your local library. These days, there's more there than you might think. As always, click on the pics to be taken down library-sized rabbit holes.

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E100

August 7, 2025 • 38 mins
Welcome to our 100th episode! Here's a ton of ideas about 100 that won't cost you a cent.

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E99 THE BEST OF FACTORALY (SO FAR)

July 31, 2025 • 30 mins

We're very nearly at our 100th episode, so we thought we'd go on holiday. Well, actually, we thought we'd do what other audio series do when they fancy a break and put together some of the best bits from the last 99 episodes.


So, this one includes snippets from Cucumbers; Typography; Vikings; Curry; Pipes; Bells; Shoes; Bottles; Jelly; Nuts; Spectacles; Camels; Cereal; and Chefs.


If you'd like to learn more about any of these...

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E98 KITES

July 24, 2025 • 45 mins
Kites have been around for a while. Mostly for pleasure, but also with many utilitarian purposes. In this episode, we launch into the uses and styles of kites, highlighting some of the people who used them to achieve fame. 

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E97 WIND

July 17, 2025 • 39 mins
Wind is all around us and one of the most powerful forces on Earth. It has a massive effect on our lives and the lives of every living thing on the planet. Not to mention things that aren't alive at all.

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E96 WITCHES

July 10, 2025 • 27 mins
Witchcraft has nearly always been used to do good. In physical health and in wellbeing. But there was a time in the 14th and 15th centuries and onwards when it was very much frowned upon. Today, we delve into the world of witches and witchcraft, exploring the fascination with women who sought alternative ways of healing. 

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E95 HOLIDAYS

July 3, 2025 • 39 mins

Holidays are fun - usually. In fact most of the fun of a holiday comes from its antici pation.


We didn't mention it in this episode, but here's a link to a study... https://www.nathab.com/blog/anticipation-is-the-happiest-part-of-a-travel-journey

They're good for your health, too, and to enhance one's perception of this wonderful ball we all live on. 

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E94 SPOONS

June 26, 2025 • 36 mins
Spoons can be used for eating or drinking from or serving or even playing. This episode looks at all kinds of uses of the common or garden spoon.

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E93 SALT

June 19, 2025 • 31 mins
Salt is part of life. We wouldn't be anywhere without salt - literally, it's essential to human life. From the sea that we crawled out of, to the preservation of food, we need salt. This episode shakes the facts, and seasons your ears with salty goodness.

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E92 TENNIS

June 12, 2025 • 36 mins
Tennis is one of the most-watched sports in the world. And it's been around a long time. From early origins as a game played with the hand against a wall, to the high-tech judged matches we can watch on TV today. In this episode, we explore all that history, with some heavy slices of weird thrown into the net for luck.

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E91 GEESE

June 5, 2025 • 35 mins
Geese have been with us forever, domesticated for their meat and feathers, not to mention their guardianship properties. In this episode, we delve into geese in all their beauty and practicality.

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E90 HANDS

May 29, 2025 • 31 mins
You need hands to hold someone you love. In fact you need hands for all sorts of things. This episode looks at lots of aspects of hands.

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