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3D AGO

Today's facts: Commemorative Monument; Radarange debut; Culinary-Rarity; Pioneer Doctor; Cookie Policy; Genocide Declaration; Reawakening; Illicit Romance; Striptease; Transformation Advocate

Daily Facts (03 Feb 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 Albert Memorial, unveiled in 1872, commemorates Prince Albert, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 42, and features 187 exquisitely carved figures in its Parnassus frieze representing celebrated artists and intellectuals. In 1947, Raytheon demonstrated the world's first microwave oven, called the "Radarange," which weighed over 750 pounds and stood over five feet tall. St. Louis is known for its endangered fried brain sandwiches, a tradition considered so rare that they're likened to the white rhino of lunch. Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman doctor in the United States, graduating first in her class at New York's Geneva College in 1849. SEAT uses its own and third parties’ cookies to improve user experience on its website. Pope Francis declared the 1915 slaughter of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians by Ottoman Turks as a planned "genocide," a statement that has continued to generate significant controversy and diplomatic tension with Turkey. Modern Chinese philosophy emerged in a relatively short period between 1901 and 1949, a time marked by significant cultural and intellectual transformation following centuries of stagnation due to military invasions and exploitation by Western powers and Japan. The original 1945 film "Brief Encounter," directed by David Lean, became a classic and is set around 1938, a time when a married woman having an affair was considered a scandal just below treason and murder. The trope name "You Can Leave Your Hat On" comes from the 1972 song of the same name by Randy Newman, popularized by Joe Cocker in the movie "9½ Weeks." Professional beer lover Sarah Warman used to hate beer but now promotes lesser-known beers that could appeal to various tastes. 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
1D AGO

Today's facts: Storyville Jazz; Bewitching Deceiver; Multievent Competitions; Whimsical Ensemble; Nostalgia-lost; Nemesis Ruler; Record-breaking; Rebel City; Literary Laureate; Milestone

Daily Facts (05 Feb 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: Basin Street was home to the Storyville red light district, which operated from 1897 until its closure in 1917 and was influential in the early development of jazz music. The Kelpie is a supernatural shape-shifting water horse from Celtic mythology that lures weary travelers to their doom by appearing as a beautiful tame horse before plunging them into the depths of rivers. The heptathlon consists of seven events contested over two days, while the decathlon features ten events, typically contested by men, also over two days. The Magic Roundabout features a mix of colorful characters including Florence, Dougal the grumpy dog, Ermintrude the opera-singing cow, and Zebedee, a magical jack-in-the-box. Wendy in Peter Pan grows up and tells her daughter, "Because I am grown up, dear. When people grow up, they forget the way." Dr. Doom is the arch-enemy of the Fantastic Four and the ruler of Latveria. Tiger Woods became the youngest winner of The Masters Tournament at the age of 21 years, 3 months, and 14 days in 1997, breaking the previous record held by Seve Ballesteros. Cork City is known as "Rebel Cork" due to its reputation for independence and stubborn resistance throughout its history. Winston Churchill was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature at the age of 78. Boutros Boutros-Ghali became the first African and Arab to hold the position of secretary-general of the United Nations when he assumed office on January 1, 1992. 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
2D AGO

Today's facts: Quirky Transport; Transport hub; Signatory; Bible-Composition; Universal Literacy; Genocide Architect; Derision Origin; Prosecutor; Record-breaking Alligator; Heraldry Research

Daily Facts (04 Feb 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: Emma Thompson wrapped her Oscar trophy in socks and carried it in her carry-on luggage through LAX, where even the flight captain asked to hold it. Meadowhall has arguably the best public transport service of any shopping centre in the UK, featuring a Passenger Transport Interchange that accommodates local and regional bus, train, and Supertram services. Golda Meir was one of the 25 signers of Israel's Declaration of Independence in 1948. Most modern versions of the Bible contain 66 books, consisting of 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament. Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales have been translated into more than 150 languages and are used as textbooks in literacy programs worldwide. Reinhard Heydrich, known as "The Blond Beast," was the leading planner of Hitler's Final Solution, which aimed to exterminate the entire Jewish population of Europe. The name "Huguenot" may have originated as a term of derision, possibly derived from the German word "Eidgenosse," meaning a Confederate, and associated with the religious leader Besançon Hugues, who was involved in a failed plot for political power in France in 1560. The title "Commonwealth's Attorney" refers to the public officer elected in each city or county to conduct criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state. The largest recorded American alligator measured 5.8 meters (19 feet 2 inches) and weighed 473 kilograms (1,043 lbs). Since the early 13th century, more than half a million Coats of Arms have been recorded by individuals with their respective family names, which are still being researched and studied after over seven centuries. 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
4D AGO

Today's facts: First Prophet; Inspiration.; Exoplanets Abundance; Sturges' Finale; Dragonwort; Record-breaking; Injury setback; Perseverance.; Regretful decision; Unity Ritual

Daily Facts (02 Feb 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: Abraham is the first person directly named as a prophet in the Bible, as stated in Genesis 20:7. One girl brings intelligence - the challenge of her sparkling mind keeps me continually learning. NASA's Kepler Space Telescope has confirmed more than 3,300 exoplanets in just two decades, with a statistical estimate suggesting there may be at least one planet around every star in the Milky Way galaxy, totaling around a trillion planets. The Eagle Has Landed, released in 1976, is the final film directed by John Sturges. Tarragon was introduced to Europe in the Middle Ages and was known as "dragon's wort" before gaining its modern French name, estragon, which means "little dragon." The fastest 100 m egg-and-spoon race record is 19.39 seconds, held by Ashrita Furman. Richard Mantell will be out for at least six months due to a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle, potentially missing the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Screaming Lord Sutch stood for Parliament 39 times and polled approximately 15,000 votes, forfeiting over £10,000 in lost deposits and incurring £85,000 in campaign expenses. Charles Clarke, a former home secretary and Norwich South MP, regrets not fighting harder to stop Gordon Brown from becoming leader, stating it was his "biggest mistake in politics." The hongi, a traditional Maori greeting involving touching noses and foreheads, signifies "to share breath" and acknowledges the visitor as a member of the local people. 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
5D AGO

Today's facts: Resilient Bithynia; Reinstated; Game-changer; Dominance; Underperformance; Affordable Education; Taxonomy Pioneer; Record-holder; Falklands Conflict; Cleverness triumphs.

Daily Facts (01 Feb 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: Bithynia was one of the few regions that successfully resisted complete conquest by Alexander the Great during his eastern campaigns in the 4th century BC. Nigel Farage's resignation as Ukip leader was rejected, allowing him to remain in the post despite his earlier announcement that he would step down if he failed to win a parliamentary seat. The Saatchi & Saatchi advertising agency created the controversial "Labour Isn't Working" poster in 1978, which effectively provoked the opposition into a public reaction and became a pivotal moment in political advertising strategy. The Four Musketeers won 8 straight French singles titles from 1925 to 1932. "It’s a Wonderful Life" was initially a box-office flop, failing to recoup its $3.7 million cost with only $3.3 million in earnings during its initial run. The People's Physics Book aims to provide an inexpensive alternative textbook for high school and college physics students and teachers, promoting a cooperative approach to physics education. Carl von Linné, known as the 'Father of Taxonomy', published the first edition of his classification of living things in 1735, which evolved into a multi-volume work by 1758, fundamentally shaping how we classify organisms today. Mark Cavendish holds the record for the most successful British cyclist with a total of 48 Grand Tour stage wins and 30 Tour de France stage victories. Argentina invaded The Falkland Islands, leading to British forces recapturing the islands in June and Argentina's subsequent surrender. The three Billy Goats Gruff successfully outsmart a troll by leveraging their size differences to allow each goat to cross the bridge safely. 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
6D AGO

Today's facts: Ronaldinho's Magic; Andaman-UT; Correlation Analysis; Newman Composition; Dominance paradox; Arkwright's Role; Prolific parenthood; Regulation Size; Etymology: "Luf"; Consistent Evolution

Daily Facts (31 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: Ronaldinho, a two-time World Player of the Year, played for 70 minutes in a friendly match for Peru's Cienciano and impressed the crowd with a 25-yard, no-look pass that set up a goal. The Andaman Islands are administered as a union territory of India and are located west of Myanmar in the Indian Ocean. A scatter diagram is the most commonly used type of graph in experiments to analyze the relationship between two variables, where the independent variable is plotted on the x-axis and the dependent variable on the y-axis. The song "You've Got a Friend in Me" from Toy Story was composed by Randy Newman. Tiger Woods has more total PGA Tour wins, more money titles, and more Player of the Year awards than Jack Nicklaus, despite not having surpassed Nicklaus' record of 18 major victories. Ronnie Barker plays the miserly shopkeeper Arkwright in the classic sitcom "Open All Hours." Johann Sebastian Bach, a composer of the Baroque Period, had 20 children. The length of an adult tennis court must be 78 feet, which is equivalent to 26 yards, to be legal for International Tennis Federation play. Loofah is derived from the Arabic word "luf," referring to various Old World tropical plants in the gourd family. Elton John charted a Top 40 hit single every year between 1970 and 1996, showcasing his ability to adapt to changing musical trends. 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
13H AGO

Today's facts: Widespread Success; Casting consideration; Quick remarriage; Rapid warming; Harrods' Magnitude; Guadalcanal Victory; Trailblazer; Dual Champion; Seikan Tunnel; Widespread Popularity

Daily Facts (06 Feb 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 Beautiful South's singles compilation album, "Carry On Up The Charts," has sold over 2.2 million copies in the UK, equating to roughly one in seven households owning a copy. Daniel Day-Lewis was considered for the role of Vincent Vega in Pulp Fiction before John Travolta ultimately landed the part. John McCain divorced his first wife, Carol, in 1980 and married his second wife, Cindy, just one month later. The Chinook wind in the Rocky Mountains can cause temperatures to rise by 20 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit in a matter of minutes after an intense cold spell. Harrods is the biggest department store in Europe, occupying over one million square feet of selling space across more than 330 departments. Guadalcanal was the site of intense fighting between Japanese and American troops during 1942-43, culminating in an American victory. Margaret Thatcher was the longest-serving Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the 20th century, holding office from 1979 to 1990, and was the only woman ever to have held the post. Retief Goosen is a two-time U.S. Open champion, having won the tournament in 2001 and 2004. Japan is home to the world's longest railroad tunnel, the Seikan Tunnel, which extends 54 kilometers (33 miles) and links the islands of Honshu and Hokkaido. Badminton is estimated to be the second-largest participatory sport in the world, ranking only behind soccer. 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
JAN 30

Today's facts: Muscular-system; Turning Point; Genetics Pioneer; Stylistic Shift; Pioneering Moment; Revitalization Complete; Photosynthesis pigment; Jericho's Founding; Transport Heritage; Pioneering Procedural

Daily Facts (30 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 human body contains more than 600 muscles, which are categorized into three types: smooth, cardiac, and skeletal. The Seven Days' Battles marked the end of Union general George B. McClellan's campaign to take Richmond, which was the last chance to end the Civil War under circumstances resembling the status quo of 1860. Gregor Mendel is known as the founder of modern genetics due to his discovery of the laws of heredity. Renoir's painting "The Umbrellas" features two distinct styles, with one side painted in the fast brushwork of Impressionism around 1881 and the opposite side completed four years later in a more defined, linear style, marking a significant juncture in both the painting and Renoir's career. Alison Steadman starred in the first lesbian kiss on British television in the 1974 BBC play "Girl." Weston Park Museum, previously known as the Sheffield City Museum and Mappin Art Gallery, underwent a £17.3 million redevelopment and reopened in October 2006 after closing for renovation in March 2003. Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that enables them to absorb sunlight and convert it into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis. The world's oldest known settlement, Jericho, was founded around 8000 BC in the Jordan Valley. The Island's mix of vintage electric trams, horse trams, and steam railways is truly unique in the world. Dick Tracy, created by Chester Gould in 1931, introduced a raw violence to comic strips and is suggested to be the first example of the police procedural mystery story. 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
JAN 29

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

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

Jan 29

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7 min
1D AGO

Geography | Which of these colors is included on the flag of Morocco? (+ 7 more...)

The Daily Quiz - Geography Today's Questions: Question 1: Which of these colors is included on the flag of Morocco? Question 2: Which island country lies to the West of Australia? Question 3: Baku is the capital city of which country? Question 4: In which country would you find the city of Bruges? Question 5: Where are the great Walls of Babylon located in the modern day world ? Question 6: What is the capital city of China? Question 7: Which Is The Smallest State In The USA? Question 8: Which Ecuadorian islands are home to blue-footed boobies? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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