Smatter of Fact

In this smattering, Mal tells us of the life and exciting adventures of the amazing Amelia Earhart... how she made history and her mysterious unsolved disappearance.

In this smattering, Maddie brings us an overview of the interesting history of toothpaste. You'll want to read your toothpaste label and maybe cut open the tube after this one!

In this smattering of facts, Mal takes us on a journey getting to know Michigan's Great Lakes... and the mysteries lurking deep beneath their surfaces.

In this wubulous smattering of all things Suessical and learn of all things Soisical (you'll have to listen to find out). The story of the man behind the Dr. Seuss stories is a wild ride with many twists and turns.

We've brought you strange animal hybrids, corgis, other dog facts, and much more on the topic of animals... now we bring you a smattering about our feline friends: cats!

In this smattering, Maddie takes us on a trip down memory lane, of course we get sidetracked and talk about our childhoods, but the nostalgia we felt was worth every second!

In this smattering, Mal tells us some of the most interesting ways that people have become millionaires... sometimes on purpose and sometimes as an accident. Maybe these stories will spark an idea of how you can become a millionaire!

Maddie brings us a smatter of facts from history, and the incredible work of the Native American Code Talkers during (mainly) World War II. Their story isn't one that is well known, but it changed the course of history forever.

In this smattering, Mal dives into outer space and how space travel is possible, how it affects the body, and how things are made.

Maddie brings us a smattering on the strange and wonderful human body... which raises some questions about how these things were discovered.

Prepare yourself for an extra large smattering of facts brought to you this week by Mal, as we dive into the wild tale of Ernest Shackleton and his lifelong quest to conquer the South Pole. As a bonus, listen to the end to hear about the amazing cat who joined him on one of his attempts to reach the South Pole.

In this smattering of facts, Maddie tells us about the Big Eyes artist Margaret Keane, and her tumultuous relationship with a husband who took credit for her work for several years. You won't want to miss hearing the end of this saga of love, lies, and big eyes.

Well, folks, we finally did it... in this episode, we finally bring you a smattering of conspiracy theories about Titanic, and her ultimate demise. There are some pretty crazy ones. What does the phrase "No Pope," a book written decades before, or a grand murder plan have to do with any of this? You'll have to listen to find out!

In this episode, Maddie brings us a smattering of the dark history of the Wizard of Oz. The story of how it came to be, the author, and eventually the 1939 beloved film, and the dark history of how the film came to be. 

In this episode, Mal brings us a smattering of facts about psychologist Stanley Milgram, and the social experiments he conducted to learn more about human nature... what they revealed and why he began them are interesting to say the least. You won't want to miss this true story about human psychological experimentation.

In this episode, Maddie bring us a smattering about Guinness World Records, how the book came to be, some of the strict and, at times, funny guidelines, and of course, a smattering of facts from the 2022 Guinness World Record book!

How many of these household killers did you know about? Listen to this week's smattering to hear about the dark history behind things found in common household items... and what has happened since.

Maddie brings you a smattering about Ripley's Believe It or Not and the surprising origin story behind the books, museums, and shows. As a bonus, we brought you a smattering of facts from Guiness World Records... be on the lookout for more on that soon!

On the this third Monday in January, we are honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., by giving you a smattering of facts on the work that he did toward social injustice. Listen to find out about the impact that he made through his determination and perseverance and some fun facts about his life!