Random Knowledge You Should Know (English Shorts)
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Farts!
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Farts!

Are farts the secret to a vibrant life?💨 Uncover the stinky truth! --- Hey there! Listen. I’m truly grateful you’re here, watching this, let alone reading these words. I do this because my mind craves those those odd, seemingly useless scraps of knowledge, and I can’t resist sharing with my family, so why not here? There’s a thrill in passing along something unique, in opening someone’s eyes to ideas they’ve never considered before. More than that, I feel a deep need to hold onto history—beyond the big events, more specifically the personal, fleeting memories of those who lived them. There’s something powerful in honoring those moments, and our world is forgetting them at a relentless pace. It's concerning. I’m not trying to be some YouTube star—I just want to pass on this love for life’s hidden gems to those who feel it: the magic of a 1952 moment reborn, rescuing stories nearly lost to oblivion, and sparking new ways to see the world. If you get it, you get it. So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. And THANK YOU for even getting this far. If what I’m saying or doing speaks to you, I’d be so honored if you’d subscribe, and follow me on Spotify. It would mean everything to me. I know chances are you won't, and that's all good. In that case, I hope reading this made your day a little better. Like, comment, and follow to stay updated with our latest videos! Baseball Codex Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/the-oracle-of--st-vincent8 Random Knowledge You Should Know Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qXdWYRu3Atj86Arp6mj7N My music On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xdN3p1RYph5tNiHhAGCVB And... on YouTube music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWtC_CqjFRWhAelmY-gm6dw Oh, want to use my music in your stuff? Go on over to Free Music Archive for royalty free use of our stuff: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/the-oracle-of-st-vincent/ Finally, you can find the blog at https://blog.oracleofstvincent.com
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The Man Who Saved Falling Babies Twice - The Bizarre Story of Joseph Figlock
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The Man Who Saved Falling Babies Twice - The Bizarre Story of Joseph Figlock

I find this story to be so fascinating. While often misstated, this story really highlights something else in life... --- Hey there! Listen. I’m truly grateful you’re here, watching this, let alone reading these words. I do this because my mind craves those those odd, seemingly useless scraps of knowledge, and I can’t resist sharing with my family, so why not here? There’s a thrill in passing along something unique, in opening someone’s eyes to ideas they’ve never considered before. More than that, I feel a deep need to hold onto history—beyond the big events, more specifically the personal, fleeting memories of those who lived them. There’s something powerful in honoring those moments, and our world is forgetting them at a relentless pace. It's concerning. I’m not trying to be some YouTube star—I just want to pass on this love for life’s hidden gems to those who feel it: the magic of a 1952 moment reborn, rescuing stories nearly lost to oblivion, and sparking new ways to see the world. If you get it, you get it. So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. And THANK YOU for even getting this far. If what I’m saying or doing speaks to you, I’d be so honored if you’d subscribe, and follow me on Spotify. It would mean everything to me. I know chances are you won't, and that's all good. In that case, I hope reading this made your day a little better. Like, comment, and follow to stay updated with our latest videos! Baseball Codex Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/the-oracle-of--st-vincent8 Random Knowledge You Should Know Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qXdWYRu3Atj86Arp6mj7N My music On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xdN3p1RYph5tNiHhAGCVB And... on YouTube music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWtC_CqjFRWhAelmY-gm6dw Oh, want to use my music in your stuff? Go on over to Free Music Archive for royalty free use of our stuff: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/the-oracle-of-st-vincent/ Finally, you can find the blog at https://blog.oracleofstvincent.com
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Smallest Mammal on Earth: The bumblebee bat!
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Smallest Mammal on Earth: The bumblebee bat!

The bumblebee bat, also known as Kitti’s hog-nosed bat (Craseonycteris thonglongyai), is a marvel of nature. This tiny creature, barely larger than a bumblebee, holds the title of the world’s smallest mammal. Let's get to know this cutie! All supporting info can be found here: https://randomknowledge.oracleofstvincent.com/2025/06/19/5-crazy-facts-about-the-bumblebee-bat-the-worlds-smallest-mammal/ --- Hey there! Listen. I’m truly grateful you’re here, watching this, let alone reading these words. I do this because my mind craves those those odd, seemingly useless scraps of knowledge, and I can’t resist sharing with my family, so why not here? There’s a thrill in passing along something unique, in opening someone’s eyes to ideas they’ve never considered before. More than that, I feel a deep need to hold onto history—beyond the big events, more specifically the personal, fleeting memories of those who lived them. There’s something powerful in honoring those moments, and our world is forgetting them at a relentless pace. It's concerning. I’m not trying to be some YouTube star—I just want to pass on this love for life’s hidden gems to those who feel it: the magic of a 1952 moment reborn, rescuing stories nearly lost to oblivion, and sparking new ways to see the world. If you get it, you get it. So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. And THANK YOU for even getting this far. If what I’m saying or doing speaks to you, I’d be so honored if you’d subscribe, and follow me on Spotify. It would mean everything to me. I know chances are you won't, and that's all good. In that case, I hope reading this made your day a little better. Like, comment, and follow to stay updated with our latest videos! Baseball Codex Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/the-oracle-of--st-vincent8 Random Knowledge You Should Know Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qXdWYRu3Atj86Arp6mj7N My music On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xdN3p1RYph5tNiHhAGCVB And... on YouTube music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWtC_CqjFRWhAelmY-gm6dw Oh, want to use my music in your stuff? Go on over to Free Music Archive for royalty free use of our stuff: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/the-oracle-of-st-vincent/ Finally, you can find the blog at https://blog.oracleofstvincent.com
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Adolf Hitler's American Friend: Henry Ford
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Adolf Hitler's American Friend: Henry Ford

Yeah, it seems like History (and all of those people who purchased Ford cars) forgot this little fact over the last 80 years: Hitler was a huge fan of Henry Ford. Let's get into the goods.... Just another reminder that most of our past is a distorted half-truth or flat out lie. All supporting information can be found here: https://randomknowledge.oracleofstvincent.com/2025/06/17/5-disturbing-facts-about-the-friendship-between-henry-ford-and-adolf-hitler/ --- Hey there! Listen. I’m truly grateful you’re here, watching this, let alone reading these words. I do this because my mind craves those those odd, seemingly useless scraps of knowledge, and I can’t resist sharing with my family, so why not here? There’s a thrill in passing along something unique, in opening someone’s eyes to ideas they’ve never considered before. More than that, I feel a deep need to hold onto history—beyond the big events, more specifically the personal, fleeting memories of those who lived them. There’s something powerful in honoring those moments, and our world is forgetting them at a relentless pace. It's concerning. I’m not trying to be some YouTube star—I just want to pass on this love for life’s hidden gems to those who feel it: the magic of a 1952 moment reborn, rescuing stories nearly lost to oblivion, and sparking new ways to see the world. If you get it, you get it. So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. And THANK YOU for even getting this far. If what I’m saying or doing speaks to you, I’d be so honored if you’d subscribe, and follow me on Spotify. It would mean everything to me. I know chances are you won't, and that's all good. In that case, I hope reading this made your day a little better. Like, comment, and follow to stay updated with our latest videos! Baseball Codex Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/the-oracle-of--st-vincent8 Random Knowledge You Should Know Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qXdWYRu3Atj86Arp6mj7N My music On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xdN3p1RYph5tNiHhAGCVB And... on YouTube music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWtC_CqjFRWhAelmY-gm6dw Oh, want to use my music in your stuff? Go on over to Free Music Archive for royalty free use of our stuff: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/the-oracle-of-st-vincent/ Finally, you can find the blog at https://blog.oracleofstvincent.com
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What's the (MASSIVE) Weight of a Neutron Star?
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What's the (MASSIVE) Weight of a Neutron Star?

Random Knowledge You Should know time! Picture a neutron star: the universe’s ultimate “hold my beer” moment. When a massive star goes supernova, it doesn’t just bow out—it crushes its core into a neutron-packed bowling ball so dense it makes a mountain look like a feather. We’re talking a 20-kilometer-wide sphere weighing as much as two Suns, about 2.8 x 10^30 kilograms. Imagine scooping a teaspoon of this stuff—it’d weigh as much as Mount Everest, plus a few aircraft carriers for good measure. With gravity so strong it could make light rethink its life choices.... --- Hey there! Listen. I’m truly grateful you’re here, watching this, let alone reading these words. I do this because my mind craves those those odd, seemingly useless scraps of knowledge, and I can’t resist sharing with my family, so why not here? There’s a thrill in passing along something unique, in opening someone’s eyes to ideas they’ve never considered before. More than that, I feel a deep need to hold onto history—beyond the big events, more specifically the personal, fleeting memories of those who lived them. There’s something powerful in honoring those moments, and our world is forgetting them at a relentless pace. It's concerning. I’m not trying to be some YouTube star—I just want to pass on this love for life’s hidden gems to those who feel it: the magic of a 1952 moment reborn, rescuing stories nearly lost to oblivion, and sparking new ways to see the world. If you get it, you get it. So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. And THANK YOU for even getting this far. If what I’m saying or doing speaks to you, I’d be so honored if you’d subscribe, and follow me on Spotify. It would mean everything to me. I know chances are you won't, and that's all good. In that case, I hope reading this made your day a little better. Like, comment, and follow to stay updated with our latest videos! Baseball Codex Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/the-oracle-of--st-vincent8 Random Knowledge You Should Know Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qXdWYRu3Atj86Arp6mj7N My music On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xdN3p1RYph5tNiHhAGCVB And... on YouTube music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWtC_CqjFRWhAelmY-gm6dw Oh, want to use my music in your stuff? Go on over to Free Music Archive for royalty free use of our stuff: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/the-oracle-of-st-vincent/ Finally, you can find the blog at https://blog.oracleofstvincent.com
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The Darvaza gas crater, aka The Door Way To Hell, and those crazy Soviets
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The Darvaza gas crater, aka The Door Way To Hell, and those crazy Soviets

Deep in the middle of nowhere (aka the Desert of Turkmenistan), a Soviet drilling accident in 1971 accidentally opened up what locals now call the Gates of Hell — a massive crater that’s been on fire ever since. Yep. That’s right: it’s been burning for half a century. Bad Soviet decisions were made. --- Hey there! Listen. I’m truly grateful you’re here, watching this, let alone reading these words. I do this because my mind craves those those odd, seemingly useless scraps of knowledge, and I can’t resist sharing with my family, so why not here? There’s a thrill in passing along something unique, in opening someone’s eyes to ideas they’ve never considered before. More than that, I feel a deep need to hold onto history—beyond the big events, more specifically the personal, fleeting memories of those who lived them. There’s something powerful in honoring those moments, and our world is forgetting them at a relentless pace. It's concerning. I’m not trying to be some YouTube star—I just want to pass on this love for life’s hidden gems to those who feel it: the magic of a 1952 moment reborn, rescuing stories nearly lost to oblivion, and sparking new ways to see the world. If you get it, you get it. So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. And THANK YOU for even getting this far. If what I’m saying or doing speaks to you, I’d be so honored if you’d subscribe, and follow me on Spotify. It would mean everything to me. I know chances are you won't, and that's all good. In that case, I hope reading this made your day a little better. Like, comment, and follow to stay updated with our latest videos! Baseball Codex Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/the-oracle-of--st-vincent8 Random Knowledge You Should Know Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qXdWYRu3Atj86Arp6mj7N My music On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xdN3p1RYph5tNiHhAGCVB And... on YouTube music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWtC_CqjFRWhAelmY-gm6dw Oh, want to use my music in your stuff? Go on over to Free Music Archive for royalty free use of our stuff: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/the-oracle-of-st-vincent/ Finally, you can find the blog at https://blog.oracleofstvincent.com
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The Theory Of Relativity - The BIGGEST Secret of Einstein's Theory
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The Theory Of Relativity - The BIGGEST Secret of Einstein's Theory

The secret all comes down to a name....Uncover the hidden truth behind Albert Einstein’s most mysterious concept in this captivating dive into the real history behind the name "Theory of Relativity". We explore a secret behind Einstein's most iconic formula. --- Hey there! Listen. I’m truly grateful you’re here, watching this, let alone reading these words. I do this because my mind craves those those odd, seemingly useless scraps of knowledge, and I can’t resist sharing with my family, so why not here? There’s a thrill in passing along something unique, in opening someone’s eyes to ideas they’ve never considered before. More than that, I feel a deep need to hold onto history—beyond the big events, more specifically the personal, fleeting memories of those who lived them. There’s something powerful in honoring those moments, and our world is forgetting them at a relentless pace. It's concerning. I’m not trying to be some YouTube star—I just want to pass on this love for life’s hidden gems to those who feel it: the magic of a 1952 moment reborn, rescuing stories nearly lost to oblivion, and sparking new ways to see the world. If you get it, you get it. So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. And THANK YOU for even getting this far. If what I’m saying or doing speaks to you, I’d be so honored if you’d subscribe, and follow me on Spotify. It would mean everything to me. I know chances are you won't, and that's all good. In that case, I hope reading this made your day a little better. LIKE, COMMENT and FOLLOW for more! Baseball Codex Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/the-oracle-of--st-vincent8 Random Knowledge You Should Know Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qXdWYRu3Atj86Arp6mj7N My music On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xdN3p1RYph5tNiHhAGCVB And... on YouTube music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWtC_CqjFRWhAelmY-gm6dw Oh, want to use my music in your stuff? Go on over to Free Music Archive for royalty free use of our stuff: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/the-oracle-of-st-vincent/ Finally, you can find the blog at https://blog.oracleofstvincent.com
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This GIANT Fungus is Eating Oregon ALIVE! The World’s LARGEST Organism Will Blow Your Mind!
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This GIANT Fungus is Eating Oregon ALIVE! The World’s LARGEST Organism Will Blow Your Mind!

Buckle up, because we’re diving into the WACKIEST, WEIRDEST, and downright GIGANTIC organism on Earth – the Humongous Fungus in Oregon’s Malheur National Forest! This tree-munching, mile-sprawling, possibly glowing monster is heavier than 175 blue whales, older than your grandma’s grandma’s grandma, and sneakier than a ninja on a sugar high. Is it a forest killer or just nature’s ultimate couch potato? Join us as we uncover insane facts about this fungal freakshow. Hit that subscribe button, grab some popcorn, and let’s get fungal! Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6BCXZjYcMUE2IeuXSiIe6z Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1nxCgBs0VM Supporting information: https://randomknowledge.oracleofstvincent.com/2025/05/09/random-knowledge-you-should-know-podcast-this-giant-fungus-is-eating-oregon-alive-the-worlds-largest-organism-will-blow-your-mind/ --- Hey There! Listen. I’m truly grateful you’re here, watching this, let alone reading these words. I do this because my mind craves those those odd, seemingly useless scraps of knowledge, and I can’t resist sharing with my family, so why not here? There’s a thrill in passing along something unique, in opening someone’s eyes to ideas they’ve never considered before. More than that, I feel a deep need to hold onto history—beyond the big events, more specifically the personal, fleeting memories of those who lived them. There’s something powerful in honoring those moments, and our world is forgetting them at a relentless pace. It's concerning. I’m not trying to be some YouTube star—I just want to pass on this love for life’s hidden gems to those who feel it: the magic of a 1952 moment reborn, rescuing stories nearly lost to oblivion, and sparking new ways to see the world. If you get it, you get it. So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. And THANK YOU for even getting this far. If what I’m saying or doing speaks to you, I’d be so honored if you’d subscribe, and follow me on Spotify. It would mean everything to me. I know chances are you won't, and that's all good. In that case, I hope reading this made your day a little better. Random Knowledge Podcast Home: https://randomknowledge.oracleofstvincent.com My music On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xdN3p1RYph5tNiHhAGCVB And... on YouTube music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWtC_CqjFRWhAelmY-gm6dw Oh, want to use my music in your stuff? Go on over to Free Music Archive for royalty free use of our stuff: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/the-oracle-of-st-vincent/
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Things You didn’t know about our ALIEN OVERLORDS Hiding In Our Oceans
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Things You didn’t know about our ALIEN OVERLORDS Hiding In Our Oceans

Enter the octopus, Earth’s eight-armed enigma, a brainy blob that’s basically a deep-sea Darth Vader! With camouflage slicker than a Martian spy and ink clouds like smokescreens from Area 51, these creatures are surely ALIEN invaders chilling in our oceans! Did they slither from a crashed saucer, plotting to outsmart us with tentacle chess? No. What is wrong with you. Just no. They are insanely cool tho. Want the full podcast with some really, really weird (and cool) facts: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/the-oracle-of--st-vincent/episodes/Octopuses---Things-you-didnt-know-about-our-ALIEN-OVERLORDS-Hiding-in-Our-Oceans-e32c9m1 All supporting information for this short and podcast can be found here: https://randomknowledge.oracleofstvincent.com/2025/05/05/random-knowledge-you-should-know-podcast-things-you-didnt-know-about-our-alien-overlords-hiding-in-our-oceans/ If you would prefer a PDF of the show data: https://www.scribd.com/document/858211040/The-Octopus-Random-Knowledge-You-Should-Know-Podcast --- Hey there! Listen. I’m truly grateful you’re here, watching this, let alone reading these words. I do this because my mind craves those those odd, seemingly useless scraps of knowledge, and I can’t resist sharing with my family, so why not here? There’s a thrill in passing along something unique, in opening someone’s eyes to ideas they’ve never considered before. More than that, I feel a deep need to hold onto history—beyond the big events, more specifically the personal, fleeting memories of those who lived them. There’s something powerful in honoring those moments, and our world is forgetting them at a relentless pace. It's concerning. I’m not trying to be some YouTube star—I just want to pass on this love for life’s hidden gems to those who feel it: the magic of a 1952 moment reborn, rescuing stories nearly lost to oblivion, and sparking new ways to see the world. If you get it, you get it. So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. And THANK YOU for even getting this far. If what I’m saying or doing speaks to you, I’d be so honored if you’d subscribe, and follow me on Spotify. It would mean everything to me. I know chances are you won't, and that's all good. In that case, I hope reading this made your day a little better. LIKE, COMMENT and FOLLOW for more! My music On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xdN3p1RYph5tNiHhAGCVB And... on YouTube music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWtC_CqjFRWhAelmY-gm6dw Oh, want to use my music in your stuff? Go on over to Free Music Archive for royalty free use of our stuff: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/the-oracle-of-st-vincent/
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Hugh Williams: The Man That Lives Forever?
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Hugh Williams: The Man That Lives Forever?

Does Hugh Williams Live Forever? Meet Hugh Williams, the luckiest sailor to cheat death on the high seas! Hugh Williams not one, but multiple shipwrecks, dodging icy waters and splintered ships like a time-traveling Houdini. Was he cursed by Neptune’s wrath or guarded by some cosmic gambler’s charm? His name pops up in maritime disasters like a ghost in a storm, defying odds that’d sink a kraken. Pure coincidence or fate’s favorite prank? The actual answer... is much more simple than immortality. Hey there! Listen. I’m truly grateful you’re here, watching this, let alone reading these words. I do this because my mind craves those those odd, seemingly useless scraps of knowledge, and I can’t resist sharing with my family, so why not here? There’s a thrill in passing along something unique, in opening someone’s eyes to ideas they’ve never considered before. More than that, I feel a deep need to hold onto history—beyond the big events, more specifically the personal, fleeting memories of those who lived them. There’s something powerful in honoring those moments, and our world is forgetting them at a relentless pace. It's concerning. I’m not trying to be some YouTube star—I just want to pass on this love for life’s hidden gems to those who feel it: the magic of a 1952 moment reborn, rescuing stories nearly lost to oblivion, and sparking new ways to see the world. If you get it, you get it. So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. And THANK YOU for even getting this far. If what I’m saying or doing speaks to you, I’d be so honored if you’d subscribe, and follow me on Spotify. It would mean everything to me. I know chances are you won't, and that's all good. In that case, I hope reading this made your day a little better. LIKE, COMMENT and FOLLOW for more! My music On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xdN3p1RYph5tNiHhAGCVB And... on YouTube music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWtC_CqjFRWhAelmY-gm6dw Oh, want to use my music in your stuff? Go on over to Free Music Archive for royalty free use of our stuff: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/the-oracle-of-st-vincent/
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Venus Unveiled: Retrograde Sunrises, Acid Rain, and Glowing Mountains
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Venus Unveiled: Retrograde Sunrises, Acid Rain, and Glowing Mountains

Dive into the scorching mysteries of Venus in this cosmic episode! Explore its backward-spinning sunrises, sulfuric acid rain, glowing mountains, and planet-wide hurricanes. Earth’s twisted twin, this hellish planet redefines bizarre with crushing pressures, pancake volcanoes, and a lost ocean that might’ve once held life. Yes... this is Venus. Short Supporting Material: https://randomknowledge.oracleofstvincent.com/2025/05/21/venus-unveiled-retrograde-sunrises-acid-rain-and-glowing-mountains/ Hey there! Listen. I’m truly grateful you’re here, watching this, let alone reading these words. I do this because my mind craves those those odd, seemingly useless scraps of knowledge, and I can’t resist sharing with my family, so why not here? There’s a thrill in passing along something unique, in opening someone’s eyes to ideas they’ve never considered before. More than that, I feel a deep need to hold onto history—beyond the big events, more specifically the personal, fleeting memories of those who lived them. There’s something powerful in honoring those moments, and our world is forgetting them at a relentless pace. It's concerning. I’m not trying to be some YouTube star—I just want to pass on this love for life’s hidden gems to those who feel it: the magic of a 1952 moment reborn, rescuing stories nearly lost to oblivion, and sparking new ways to see the world. If you get it, you get it. So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. And THANK YOU for even getting this far. If what I’m saying or doing speaks to you, I’d be so honored if you’d subscribe, and follow me on Spotify. It would mean everything to me. I know chances are you won't, and that's all good. In that case, I hope reading this made your day a little better. LIKE, COMMENT and FOLLOW for more! My Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qXdWYRu3Atj86Arp6mj7N My music On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xdN3p1RYph5tNiHhAGCVB And... on YouTube music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWtC_CqjFRWhAelmY-gm6dw Oh, want to use my music in your stuff? Go on over to Free Music Archive for royalty free use of our stuff: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/the-oracle-of-st-vincent/ Finally, you can find the blog at https://blog.oracleofstvincent.com
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The World's Longest Lightning Bolt - April 2020
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The World's Longest Lightning Bolt - April 2020

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 6 of “Random Knowledge You Should Know”. In today’s electrifying episode, we strike into the record books with the world’s longest lightning bolt ever recorded—a single bolt that stretched across three U.S. states and lit up the sky for over 400 miles. But how is something like this even measured? What causes such an extreme atmospheric event? And why is this record more recent than you might think? Join us as we explore the science, surprises, and sheer power behind nature’s most dramatic light show. You’ll never look at a thunderstorm the same way again. LIKE, COMMENT and FOLLOW for more!
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Behold The Namibian Resurrection Plant - Nature's resilient, drought-defying comeback star
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Behold The Namibian Resurrection Plant - Nature's resilient, drought-defying comeback star

Oh, behold the Namibian Resurrection Plant (Myrothamnus flabellifolia)! A tough-as-nails shrub that owns the desert scene in Namibia. This plant shrugs off drought like it’s no big deal, drying out into a compact, fan-folded form for years, then bouncing back to life with a bit of water in mere hours. Its leaves, lightly scented with a balsamic vibe, double as a traditional remedy for colds and wounds. A staple on rocky outcrops, it’s got the kind of grit and cultural clout that makes cacti look like amateurs. And best of all... It gets up and moves! --- Hey there! Listen. I’m truly grateful you’re here, watching this, let alone reading these words. I do this because my mind craves those those odd, seemingly useless scraps of knowledge, and I can’t resist sharing with my family, so why not here? There’s a thrill in passing along something unique, in opening someone’s eyes to ideas they’ve never considered before. More than that, I feel a deep need to hold onto history—beyond the big events, more specifically the personal, fleeting memories of those who lived them. There’s something powerful in honoring those moments, and our world is forgetting them at a relentless pace. It's concerning. I’m not trying to be some YouTube star—I just want to pass on this love for life’s hidden gems to those who feel it: the magic of a 1952 moment reborn, rescuing stories nearly lost to oblivion, and sparking new ways to see the world. If you get it, you get it. So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. And THANK YOU for even getting this far. If what I’m saying or doing speaks to you, I’d be so honored if you’d subscribe, and follow me on Spotify. It would mean everything to me. I know chances are you won't, and that's all good. In that case, I hope reading this made your day a little better. Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT and FOLLOW for more! My music On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xdN3p1RYph5tNiHhAGCVB And... on YouTube music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWtC_CqjFRWhAelmY-gm6dw Oh, want to use my music in your stuff? Go on over to Free Music Archive for royalty free use of our stuff: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/the-oracle-of-st-vincent/
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The last and first deaths of the Hoover Dam
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The last and first deaths of the Hoover Dam

Random Knowledge You Should know time! As crazy as it may seem.... the first and last deaths were a father and son pair. Surveyor J.G. Tierney drowned in the Colorado River on December 20, 1922, marking the project’s first death. Eerily, the last recorded death was his son, Patrick Tierney, who died exactly 13 years later on December 20, 1935, during the dam’s final construction phase. All supporting information for the show and related podcast can be found here: https://youtube.com/shorts/YWxJHIZfO_w?si=LHuOZJjeYqq-uB1U Hey there! Listen. I’m truly grateful you’re here, watching this, let alone reading these words. I do this because my mind craves those those odd, seemingly useless scraps of knowledge, and I can’t resist sharing with my family, so why not here? There’s a thrill in passing along something unique, in opening someone’s eyes to ideas they’ve never considered before. More than that, I feel a deep need to hold onto history—beyond the big events, more specifically the personal, fleeting memories of those who lived them. There’s something powerful in honoring those moments, and our world is forgetting them at a relentless pace. It's concerning. I’m not trying to be some YouTube star—I just want to pass on this love for life’s hidden gems to those who feel it: the magic of a 1952 moment reborn, rescuing stories nearly lost to oblivion, and sparking new ways to see the world. If you get it, you get it. So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. And THANK YOU for even getting this far. If what I’m saying or doing speaks to you, I’d be so honored if you’d subscribe, and follow me on Spotify. It would mean everything to me. I know chances are you won't, and that's all good. In that case, I hope reading this made your day a little better. Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT and FOLLOW for more! Baseball Codex Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/the-oracle-of--st-vincent8 Random Knowledge You Should Know Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qXdWYRu3Atj86Arp6mj7N My music On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xdN3p1RYph5tNiHhAGCVB And... on YouTube music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWtC_CqjFRWhAelmY-gm6dw Oh, want to use my music in your stuff? Go on over to Free Music Archive for royalty free use of our stuff: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/the-oracle-of-st-vincent/ Finally, you can find the blog at https://blog.oracleofstvincent.com

Things You didn’t know about our ALIEN OVERLORDS Hiding In Our Oceans

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Health & Science Ocean Life Octopus Facts Random Facts Science Marine Life Ocean Creatures Nature Wonders

Enter the octopus, Earth’s eight-armed enigma, a brainy blob that’s basically a deep-sea Darth Vader! With camouflage slicker than a Martian spy and ink clouds like smokescreens from Area 51, these creatures are surely ALIEN invaders chilling in our oceans! Did they slither from a crashed saucer, plotting to outsmart us with tentacle chess?

No.

What is wrong with you. Just no.

They are insanely cool tho.

Want the full podcast with some really, really weird (and cool) facts: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/the-oracle-of--st-vincent/episodes/Octopuses---Things-you-didnt-know-about-our-ALIEN-OVERLORDS-Hiding-in-Our-Oceans-e32c9m1
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If you would prefer a PDF of the show data: https://www.scribd.com/document/858211040/The-Octopus-Random-Knowledge-You-Should-Know-Podcast

--- Hey there! Listen. I’m truly grateful you’re here, watching this, let alone reading these words. I do this because my mind craves those those odd, seemingly useless scraps of knowledge, and I can’t resist sharing with my family, so why not here? There’s a thrill in passing along something unique, in opening someone’s eyes to ideas they’ve never considered before. More than that, I feel a deep need to hold onto history—beyond the big events, more specifically the personal, fleeting memories of those who lived them. There’s something powerful in honoring those moments, and our world is forgetting them at a relentless pace. It's concerning. I’m not trying to be some YouTube star—I just want to pass on this love for life’s hidden gems to those who feel it: the magic of a 1952 moment reborn, rescuing stories nearly lost to oblivion, and sparking new ways to see the world. If you get it, you get it. So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. And THANK YOU for even getting this far. If what I’m saying or doing speaks to you, I’d be so honored if you’d subscribe, and follow me on Spotify. It would mean everything to me. I know chances are you won't, and that's all good. In that case, I hope reading this made your day a little better.
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