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  • Today's facts: Voracious Appetite; Manufacturer History; Impulsive Bandit; Saxophone Invention; Advertising Retirement; Price-gouging; Salt-flat; Laki's Devastation; Ambitious Launch; Unconventional venues

    Today's facts: Voracious Appetite; Manufacturer History; Impulsive Bandit; Saxophone Invention; Advertising Retirement; Price-gouging; Salt-flat; Laki's Devastation; Ambitious Launch; Unconventional venues
    Jan 29 2026
    Daily Facts (29 Jan 2026) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: Pygmy shrews consume about 125 percent of their own body weight in food each day to sustain their high metabolic rate. The name of the guitar maker can provide important details about when the guitar was made, as some companies are no longer in business and operated during distinct periods in history. John Dillinger, the infamous bank robber, was known for his discipline and efficiency, robbing banks for 13 months after escaping from prison without an exit strategy or retirement plans. Adolphe Sax invented the saxophone, which he exhibited in Paris in 1842, and it was patented in 1846. Philip B. Dusenberry, a highly influential figure in advertising, is retiring after spending the majority of his career at BBDO, where he helped shape memorable campaigns for major brands like Pepsi and Visa. Zhu Zhu Pets, which retail for $8 to $10, were being resold for as much as $95 each during their holiday craze. Salar de Uyuni, located in Bolivia, is the world's largest salt flat, measuring over 4,000 square miles (10,000+ square km). The volcanic eruption of Laki in 1783–1784 caused a famine that killed nearly a quarter of Iceland's population and created dust clouds that affected much of Europe, Asia, and Africa for several months. Francis Ford Coppola's magazine, Zoetrope Short Stories, launched with an initial press run of 50,000 copies, which is five to ten times the circulation of many established literary magazines. Shaun Murphy has given exhibitions in various unusual locations, including a horse auction ring. Facts from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas. Fact explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 min
  • Today's facts: Unsettling Antagonist; Equal Representation; Fire! Orchestra; Minimalist Victory; Tomato-base; Cold Case; Protest royalties; Trailblazing Drummer; Blackpudding Boom; Meticulous dedication

    Today's facts: Unsettling Antagonist; Equal Representation; Fire! Orchestra; Minimalist Victory; Tomato-base; Cold Case; Protest royalties; Trailblazing Drummer; Blackpudding Boom; Meticulous dedication
    Jan 25 2026
    Daily Facts (25 Jan 2026) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: Alfred Hitchcock's film adaptation of "Rebecca" features the character Mrs. Danvers, who is portrayed as a deeply unsettling and multifaceted antagonist, contrasting sharply with the more naive second Mrs. de Winter. Each state, regardless of its population, elects two senators to serve six-year terms. The Barbican’s Transcender festival features the London debut of Sweden’s 28-piece Fire! Orchestra, known for their synthesis of groove-centric jazz and free improv. The Eurovision Song Contest 1995 featured Norway's winning song "Nocturne," which was notable for containing only 24 words accompanied by long violin solos. Tomato is considered the most basic sauce for pasta. Kathryn Morris is best known for her role as Detective Lilly Rush on the CBS television series Cold Case. Fontella Bass co-wrote the hit song "Rescue Me" but famously ripped up her royalty check in protest over its small amount. The Honeycombs had a million-selling hit with "Have I the Right?" in 1964, making them notable for being one of the few bands of that era with a female drummer, Honey Lantree. Sales of black pudding have surged due to its low cost and increased popularity among consumers, partly attributed to celebrity chefs promoting this traditional sausage. Jerome's translation of Scripture took over 40 years and included fresh translations from the Hebrew, despite initially revising existing Latin versions. Facts from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas. Fact explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 min
  • Today's facts: Net Zero; Deception exposed; Satirical epic; Tiber-Rome; Phenomenon; Iberian Invasion; Bisque Dolls; Airborne Supremacy; Artery-transition; Precision Achieved

    Today's facts: Net Zero; Deception exposed; Satirical epic; Tiber-Rome; Phenomenon; Iberian Invasion; Bisque Dolls; Airborne Supremacy; Artery-transition; Precision Achieved
    Jan 24 2026
    Daily Facts (24 Jan 2026) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: The average velocity of an object is calculated as the total displacement divided by the total time, which can result in an average velocity of zero if the object returns to its starting point, despite having traveled a distance. Bounderby, who claims to be a self-made man abandoned in the gutter by his mother, is ultimately revealed to be the son of a wealthy woman who he has forbidden to visit him. Don Juan, written by Lord Byron between 1819 and 1824, is considered one of English literature's great long poems and is recognized for its sharp social criticism, despite being unfinished. The Tiber River is the third-longest river in Italy at 406 km (252 miles) and historically served as a crucial transportation route and natural defense boundary in ancient Rome. The Chronicles of Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and have been transformed into three major motion pictures. Napoleon’s armies invaded Spain and Portugal in 1807–1808, deposing the Iberian monarchies and severing the connections between Iberia and the Latin American colonies. The booklet showcases fashion dolls from around 1870 made of bisque with bodies covered in kid. Operation Market Garden, conducted in September 1944, was the largest airborne battle in history, surpassing the previous German airborne invasion of Crete in 1941. The axillary artery is a continuation of the subclavian artery that begins at the outer border of the first rib and changes its name to the brachial artery at the lower border of teres major. Bematists accompanied Alexander the Great on his campaign in Asia and their measurements of distances traveled by his army showed an overall accuracy with an average deviation of only 1.9% according to Pliny and 1.5% according to Strabo. Facts from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas. Fact explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 min
  • Today's facts: Kerouac's Coinage; Sport Designations; Finale Novel; Chess-Complexity; Temporal disparity; Capital Establishment; Exclusive Access; Directorial Debut; Pioneering Aqueduct; Climate Warning

    Today's facts: Kerouac's Coinage; Sport Designations; Finale Novel; Chess-Complexity; Temporal disparity; Capital Establishment; Exclusive Access; Directorial Debut; Pioneering Aqueduct; Climate Warning
    Jan 23 2026
    Daily Facts (23 Jan 2026) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: The phrase "Beat Generation" was coined by Jack Kerouac when he said, "So I guess you might say we're a beat generation" in a conversation with John Clellon Holmes. Lacrosse was declared Canada's national summer sport in 1994, while hockey was named the national winter sport. Our Mutual Friend was the fourteenth and last completed novel of Charles Dickens, published in monthly installments from May 1864 to November 1865. The maximum possible number of chess positions is estimated to be around 1.2 x 10^54, or 2.4 x 10^54 if you account for whose turn it is. Not all the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World existed at the same time, as the Great Pyramid of Egypt was built centuries before the others and is the only one still intact today. Madrid has been populated since the Lower Palaeolithic era, but it was not until 1561 that it became the capital of Spain under King Philip II. Reservations at Sukiyabashi Jiro are nearly impossible for foreigners and must be made in Japanese with a local address and phone number. Steve Buscemi's feature film directorial debut, 'Trees Lounge,' premiered in the Directors' Fortnight at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award. James Brindley designed and built the Barton Aqueduct, the first navigable aqueduct in England, which carried the Bridgewater Canal 13 metres above the River Irwell. An Inconvenient Truth makes the compelling case that global warming is real, man-made, and its effects will be cataclysmic if we don't act now. Facts from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas. Fact explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 min
  • Today's facts: Record-breaking; Catastrophic Conflict; Legacy Gem; Replica Reproduction; Political Succession; Success achieved.; Time-displaced.; Awarded Song; Inseparable Bond; Hidden Entrance

    Today's facts: Record-breaking; Catastrophic Conflict; Legacy Gem; Replica Reproduction; Political Succession; Success achieved.; Time-displaced.; Awarded Song; Inseparable Bond; Hidden Entrance
    Jan 22 2026
    Daily Facts (22 Jan 2026) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: The photograph "Rhein II" by Andreas Gursky sold for $4,338,500 in November 2011, making it the most expensive photograph ever sold at auction. The Taiping Rebellion is considered the bloodiest civil war in history, with an estimated death toll of between 20 and 30 million people. The Beau Sancy diamond, weighing 34.98 carats, has been passed down through four royal families and has witnessed over 400 years of European history. The 1998 remake of Psycho by Gus Van Sant was a shot-for-shot recreation of Alfred Hitchcock's original film. Rishi Sunak, the son-in-law of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, is expected to win a seat in the UK election, representing a constituency previously held by former Foreign Secretary William Hague. David Dinsmore took The Scottish Sun's circulation to a market-leading 400,000-plus when he became Editor in 2006. Austin Powers is a 60's spy who is cryonically frozen and released in the 1990's, where he must adapt to a world very different from his own while battling his arch-nemesis, Dr. Evil. Disney's Aladdin won the Academy Award for Best Music, Original Song for "A Whole New World." Ian and Janette Tough, known as The Krankies, have been together for 50 years and have only spent seven days apart in their life. The NH Wien City hotel in Vienna is located in a spot that makes it difficult for guests to find the entrance, as it is situated between stores. Facts from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas. Fact explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 min
  • Today's facts: Caper-origin; Narrow victory; Vast Watershed; Equestrian Challenge; Elgar's Appointment; Sea-monster; Historic achievement; Hazardous substitute; Ancient Mnemonic; Film Monopoly

    Today's facts: Caper-origin; Narrow victory; Vast Watershed; Equestrian Challenge; Elgar's Appointment; Sea-monster; Historic achievement; Hazardous substitute; Ancient Mnemonic; Film Monopoly
    Jan 21 2026
    Daily Facts (21 Jan 2026) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: The French word "tapenade" comes from the Provençal term for caper buds, "tapeno," which historically were preserved in olive oil and transformed into a pungent mush for use in the dip. Edgar Lungu won the presidency of Zambia by the narrowest margin in the country's electoral history, defeating Hakainde Hichilema by just 27,000 votes. The Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park drains an area of approximately 41,070 square miles. The Grand National, held annually since 1839, features a challenging course that is four and one-half miles long with 16 bush fences, of which 14 are jumped twice. Edward Elgar was appointed Master of the King's Musick in 1924, a prestigious position held by notable composers. The Kraken, according to Scandinavian mythology, is a giant sea creature said to be 1 mile long that attacks ships and is so huge that its body could be mistaken for an island. In 1901, Tottenham Hotspur became the only non-League club to win the FA Cup since the formation of the Football League in 1888. Bitter orange has been linked to serious health risks, including strokes and heart attacks, and has been used as a substitute for the banned stimulant ephedra in weight-loss products. The Method of Loci is one of the oldest mnemonic devices, dating back to Ancient Greek times. The Motion Picture Patents Company (MPPC) was a monopolistic trust that controlled film distribution, production, and exhibition, limiting films to one or two reels and charging exhibitors fees to use its equipment. Facts from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas. Fact explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 min
  • Today's facts: Irony; Wealthy cobblers; San Juan; Viking Invasion; Yttrium-Isotope; Homelessness Crisis; Pioneer; Approximation Line; Re-titled; Pioneering Stewardess

    Today's facts: Irony; Wealthy cobblers; San Juan; Viking Invasion; Yttrium-Isotope; Homelessness Crisis; Pioneer; Approximation Line; Re-titled; Pioneering Stewardess
    Jan 20 2026
    Daily Facts (20 Jan 2026) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: Henry VIII was named "Defender of the Faith" by the Pope before he declared himself head of the Church of England to facilitate his divorce from Catherine of Aragon. Leprechauns are traditionally depicted in Irish folklore as cobblers and shoemakers, known for their craftsmanship and accumulating wealth, which they are said to bury in pots of gold at the end of a rainbow. The island of Menorca celebrates its most important "Fiesta," San Juan, on June 23 and 24, which has remained almost unchanged for 600 years and features a spectacular performance called "Jaleo" with horses and medieval costumes. In 1015, Cnut invaded England with an army of approximately 10,000 Vikings in 200 ships, gathering forces from all Scandinavian countries. Yttrium is the only stable isotope found in the Earth's crust, with the atomic number 39 and symbol Y. More than 50,000 people used an official night shelter for at least one night in November and December 2014 in Italy. Margaret Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister of Britain, serving as MP for Finchley from 1959 to 1992. The San Andreas Fault trace is depicted on maps as a thin line, despite the actual fault location being approximate and generally accurate within about one hundred feet. "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope was re-titled in 1982 when George Lucas realized where he could take his success." On May 15, 1930, Boeing Air Transport inaugurated the first airline stewardess service, with Ellen E. Church being the first female crew member aboard a commercial airliner. Facts from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas. Fact explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 min
  • Today's facts: Prodigious memory; Dominance; Quadruple Champion; Temporal-Interlude; Blunder; Isolation Test; Timeless Beauty; Permanent fixture; Catholic Monarch; Victory

    Today's facts: Prodigious memory; Dominance; Quadruple Champion; Temporal-Interlude; Blunder; Isolation Test; Timeless Beauty; Permanent fixture; Catholic Monarch; Victory
    Jan 19 2026
    Daily Facts (19 Jan 2026) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: At the age of 14, Mozart flawlessly transcribed Allegri’s Miserere from memory after hearing it just once, a piece that was famously guarded and rarely shared outside the Sistine Chapel. Rafael Nadal won all 21 sets on his way to his fifth French Open championship in 2010. Sebastian Vettel won the 2013 Formula One World Championship, marking his fourth consecutive title. The famous orchestral Intermezzo in Mascagni's opera "Cavalleria rusticana" marks the passage of time during the Easter service, which is never visually depicted but is heard through the music. Oliver Kahn made a crucial mistake during the 2002 FIFA World Cup final, which led to Brazil's first goal and ultimately resulted in Germany's 2-0 defeat, despite having been a standout performer throughout the tournament. The character Mike Ferris is revealed to have been confined in an isolation room for 484 hours and 36 minutes as part of a training simulation to test his sanity during a future trip to the Moon. The Aphrodite of Melos, also known as the Venus de Milo, is an ancient Greek statue from around 200 B.C. that is famous for its beauty and is currently housed in the Louvre, Paris. Late Night Woman's Hour will become a permanent monthly fixture on Radio 4, featuring discussions on various topics and complemented by an online video series called The Green Room. James II of England was the first Catholic monarch to reign over England since Mary I died in 1558 and over Scotland since the deposition of Mary I of Scotland in 1567. Sri Lankan troops captured the Tamil Tigers' rebel capital, Kilinochchi, for the first time in a decade, marking a significant blow to the separatist movement. Facts from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas. Fact explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 min