In each episode you'll discover weird and surprising facts that will make you say, "Wow, really?!" Each episode provides cool things to share with family and friends. They will think you're brilliant!

Weird and Surprising Facts
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In each episode you'll discover weird and surprising facts that will make you say, "Wow, really?!" Each episode provides cool things to share with family and friends. They will think you're brilliant!
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12/20/2017
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December 31, 2025
How the Unicorn Became the Official National Animal of Scotland and Other Strange Scottish Facts
In this episode, you discover how the mythical unicorn became the official national animal of Scotland. You'll also discover other surprising Scottish fun facts to share with family and friends.<br />---<br /><br /><b>Resources to learn more:</b><br /><br />"FAMOUS SCOTS". Scotland.org. Link: https://www.scotland.org/about-scotland/our-people/famous-scots<br /><br />Jessica Brain. "The Unicorn, National Animal of Scotland". Historic-uk.com. Link: https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/The-Unicorn-Scotlands-National-Animal/<br /><br />"WHAT IS THE NATIONAL ANIMAL OF SCOTLAND?". Scotland.org. Link: https://www.scotland.org/inspiration/what-is-the-national-animal-of-scotland<br />---<br /><br /><b>Host:</b><br /><br />Stephen Watson Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com<br />---<br /><br /><b>Technical information:</b><br /><br />Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Soften, Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.<br />---<br /><br /><b>Keywords:</b><br /><br />Loch Ness Monster, Nessie, Loch Ness, Scottish history,<br />

November 27, 2025
Big Christopher Columbus Myth, Do Dogs Dream?, and More
<b>In this episode you discover:</b><br /><ul><li><b>Why Noon was originally 3:00 P.M. and why it changed to !2 o'clock;</b></li><li><b>Do dogs dream?;</b></li><li><b>How to identify a doggy emotion; and,</b></li><li><b>A huge historical myth about Christopher Columbus"; and, more.</b></li></ul><b>Resource references:</b><br /><br />"Noon used to be around 3 p.m." "HistoryFacts.com. Link: https://historyfacts.com/world-history/fact/noon-used-to-be-around-3-p-m/?lctg=cf90d452-784b-4e42-b8ae-fe409ec18b2a<br /><br />"What Your Dog Is Telling You When It Wags Its Tail". "InterestingFacts.com". Link: https://interestingfacts.com/dog-tail-wag-meaning/<br /><br />"Do Dogs Dream? - 7 Very Good Questions About Dogs, Answered". "InterestingFacts.com". Link: https://interestingfacts.com/dog-questions/<br /><br />"5 Facts About the Psychology of Colors". "InterestingFacts.com". Link: https://interestingfacts.com/the-psychology-of-colors/<br /><br />"6 Debunked Myths About History - People Have Known the World Was Round for 2,500 Years" "Interesting Facts". Link: https://interestingfacts.com/history-myths-debunked/<br />---<br /><br /><b>Technical information:</b><br /><br />Recorded with Audio Hijack. Edits with Twisted Wave, Soften, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Rode Procaster. <br />---

June 9, 2025
Dolphins Give Each Other Names, Robots Make Chimps Yawn, So Much More
Host Stephen Carter presents a collection of strange and interesting facts, covering topics from dolphin communication to unusual monuments around the world.
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