Fact Casual
Is water actually blue? Is Pluto really not a planet? Do bulls honestly hate the color red? There are so many common facts we've been told our whole lives. But how many of us checked to see if they were even true before we shouted them from the roof tops? Definitely not me... That's why I made Fact Casual. I research common facts you've probably heard to find out if they're true, false, or somewhere in between. To learn more about the creator, head to johnlemelman.com.
Episodes
10 episodes
The Berry Blunder
It's been a minute, but we are back with Season 2! Let's start to year off healthy with some fruits. Specifically, berries.Are strawberries actually berries? What about bananas?This episode uncovers the overly complex world of b...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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5:18
#401: Killer Whales Aren't Whales
Whether you were first introduced to them in Free Willy or SeaWorld (yikes...), orcas are hard to forget. They're fast, smart, and part of the whale family? Well, at least the first two statements are true. Now, let's find out if kille...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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6:22
Fact #319: Space Smells Like Burnt Steak
Every wonder what space smells like? Probably not! But some say it's like being at a bad barbecue where no one's watching the grill. Today, we're going to find out if that's true!Sources:
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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5:34
Fact #119: Yawns Are Contagious
Yawning is pretty common. Especially, after being stuck inside during quarantine. But is it contagious too? Let's find out on this episode!Sources:
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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7:12
Fact #211: The Full Moon Makes People Lunatics
It's not just werewolves who are affected by the full moon. Between emergency room doctors and police officers, people think the full moon makes folks act wild. Is that really what's going on? Let's find out in this episode of Fact Casual!<...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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10:19
Fact #184: Bulls Hate The Color Red
Whether you call it maroon, burgundy, or red, there's one thing remains the same. Bulls supposedly hate it. But do bulls really hate that one color? If so, what did it ever do to them? On this episode, we head to the Plaza De Toros to find out ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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8:07
Fact #357: You Can't Die In Your Dreams
Anything can happen in your dreams. Or almost anything. Today, we are testing the commonly heard fact that you can't die in your dreams. Sources:
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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6:42
1 Human Year = 7 Dog Years = True??
Whether you're a dog person or not, you've probably heard that one human year is equal to seven dog years. But where did that come from and is it even true? Today, we're taking a closer look at man's best friend and finding out if they ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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8:04
Pluto Isn't A Planet... Is It?
Recall the old saying to remember the order of the planets? My Very Excellent Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas.Today, we're focusing on the "Pizzas" part, or otherwise known as Pluto. Some scientists say it's a planet while others disa...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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6:36