🎉 It’s our 100th episode of Believe It or Not! — and we’re celebrating with one of the most unbelievable true stories ever told!
In the icy forests of Russia’s Far East, an enormous Amur tiger — the biggest cat on Earth — was shot and wounded by a hunter. But instead of disappearing into the snow, this tiger did something scientists couldn’t believe... it waited for days to track down the man who hurt it.
🐾 Discover the true story of the tiger’s revenge — a chilling tale of intelligence, survival, and nature’s power.
🎙️ Learn how these amazing animals think, hunt, and survive in one of the wildest places on the planet.
Perfect for curious kids who love animals, adventure, and science stories!
💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:
What makes the Amur (Siberian) tiger one of the most powerful predators on Earth
How scientists study tiger behavior and intelligence
Why this true story became one of the most famous animal encounters in history
✨ Stay tuned for next week’s episode — “Why a Baker’s Dozen Has 13, Not 12!”
🎧 Believe It or Not! — where weird is real, and the truth is stranger than fiction.
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What happens when two totally different animals — a zebra and an ostrich — join forces in the wild? 🦓🪶
Believe it or not, they help each other survive! In this episode, we explore how these unlikely friends use teamwork and trust to stay safe from predators.
🎙️ Hosted by Bryan Betz
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In today’s episode of Believe It or Not! we meet Karen Williams — a long-distance runner who came face-to-face with a wild bear during a mountain race in New Mexico… and survived! 💪
How did she stay calm under pressure? What did she do to protect herself?
Find out how courage, quick thinking, and a whole lot of heart helped her make it out alive. 🌲✨
🎧 Listen now to:
🎙️ Episode 99 – The Runner Who Survived a Bear Attack!
💡 Perfect for curious kids (ages 7–12) who love true stories, nature, and unbelievable survival tales.
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Can you imagine trading your house for a tulip? In the 1600s, people actually did! Discover how a flower frenzy swept through the Netherlands — and ended with one of the biggest financial crashes in history.
Perfect for curious kids who love history, money mysteries, and unbelievable true stories!
🎙️ Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube Kids!
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✉️ He bought a ticket home — but not the kind you’d expect!
In 1965, Brian Robson decided to mail himself from Australia to Wales… in a wooden crate. 😱
Three days. 20+ hours upside down. One unbelievable journey.
Would YOU have survived the trip?
🎙️ Listen to Believe It or Not! — the show where weird is real and the truth is stranger than fiction!
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Ever wondered how Duty-Free shopping began? 🛫
Back in 1947, Brendan O’Regan opened the first Duty-Free store at Shannon Airport, Ireland — selling whiskey, perfume, and chocolate without taxes!
Today, Duty-Free shops earn over $70 billion a year, all because one man made waiting for a flight exciting.
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💳✨ Imagine forgetting your wallet... and inventing the credit card!Back in the 1950s, one man forgot his wallet—and accidentally invented the credit card!
Join Bryan on Believe It or Not! as we explore how one awkward dinner moment changed the way we pay forever.
🔍 Keywords: first credit card history, Diners Club, payment inventions, money history podcast, Believe It or Not podcast
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👻 Believe It or Not! – Episode 93: The First Modern Halloween Costumes
Why did kids start dressing up for Halloween? 🎭 Travel back to the early 1900s, when the first store-bought costumes appeared — made from paper, felt, and imagination! Discover how spooky disguises turned into one of the most beloved traditions of all time. 🧙♀️🎃
✨ Perfect for curious kids, families, and classrooms who love learning the fun side of history!
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How did one mother send eight sons to fight in World War II — and see every single one of them come home alive? 💔➡️❤️
In this emotional episode of Believe It or Not!, Bryan tells the incredible true story of Helena Janak, a woman whose courage, faith, and hope defied the odds of war. 🇨🇿✨
Discover how her nightly ritual of eight candles became a symbol of love and strength — and why historians still call her story one of the most miraculous wartime survivals ever recorded.
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Ever wondered if someone could really eat nothing but pizza—for decades?
In Episode 91 of Believe It or Not!, explore the story of Dan Janssen, who’s stuck to a pizza-only diet for over 35 years. We talk picky eating, science, and the question: how far will someone go for comfort food?
🎙️ Host: Bryan
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Did you know the very first YouTube video was only 18 seconds long? 🎥 Meet Jawed Karim at the San Diego Zoo and discover how a tiny clip changed the world of video forever! 🌍🐘
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube Music!
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No, seriously. Once during a thunderstorm—and again during his funeral! 😳
Believe it or not, this wild true story began when a weather rocket misfired and fell into his home during a family wake. What happened next is one of the most unbelievable science accidents in history.
🎧 New episode out now: The Man Who Exploded… Twice!
Host Bryan uncovers the strange science of cloud seeding, exploding rockets, and how weather control once went very, very wrong!
👉 Tap the link in bio to listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube!
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What do a U.S. President, a hunting trip, and a kind heart have in common?
They gave us one of the most beloved toys in the world — the teddy bear!
In this episode of Believe It or Not!, find out how a real bear, a presidential choice, and a clever toy shop changed playtime forever.
Listen, learn, and laugh with host Bryan as we explore this cuddly piece of history.
🎧 Available now — only on Believe It or Not!
🚗 Did you know that the seat belt we wear every day wasn’t always around?
In today’s episode of Believe It or Not!, we zoom back to the early days of driving to uncover the invention of the three-point seat belt. From daring drivers in fast cars without any protection to a clever Swedish engineer who gave away his life-saving invention for free — this is a story full of twists, speed, and safety!
⭐ Learn how seat belts went from being ignored to saving millions of lives worldwide
⭐ Discover unbelievable early car safety facts
⭐ Hear about the crazy first crash tests and even fake seat belts!
Whether you’re a budding engineer, car enthusiast, or just love incredible true stories, this episode will keep you on the edge of your seat.
🎙️ Host: Bryan
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👦👧 Perfect for kids ages 7–12 and families.
🎧 Listen now — and get ready for Episode 88 about the creation of the teddy bear!
Ever wondered how an island can be made of ice? 🧊
Thousands of years ago, a giant glacier bulldozed its way across what’s now New York — carving hills, moving mountains, and creating a brand new island! 🏝️
That’s right — Long Island was born from ice! ❄️
It’s a story of glaciers, grit, and geology… all packed into one amazing episode.
🎧 Listen now on Believe It or Not! — the show where weird is real and the truth is stranger than fiction!
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Let’s flush back in time! 🚽💦
Before soft toilet paper, people used… seashells? Sponges? Sticks?! 😱
That’s right — ancient Romans had “communal sponges,” and Vikings used sheep wool!
In this hilarious (and surprisingly fascinating) episode of Believe It or Not!, Bryan digs into the messy history of how humans stayed clean before Charmin was even a thing. 🧼
You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you’ll definitely appreciate your bathroom a whole lot more.
Plus — find out just how many rolls of toilet paper the world uses every year (hint: it’s a LOT 💰🧻).
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube
💡 Perfect for curious kids, English learners, and anyone who’s ever needed… well, toilet paper!
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Hangul isn’t just an alphabet — it’s a revolution!
In this special Hangul Day episode, discover how King Sejong the Great changed history by creating a writing system that was easy to learn, beautiful to read, and made for everyone.
From royal scholars to common villagers, Hangul gave people the power of literacy — and the legacy still shines today.
👉 Perfect for curious kids, English learners, and history lovers alike!
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Did you know people in Europe once ate ancient Egyptian mummies… on purpose? 😳
Hundreds of years ago, people believed that mummy powder could cure headaches, broken bones—even bad luck!
But it turns out, this “medicine” was more myth than magic… and definitely not healthy!
🎙️ Join Bryan in this week’s episode of Believe It or Not! as we unwrap this strange slice of history and find out how far people went in the name of healing.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
👉 Perfect for curious kids (and adults!) who love weird-but-true stories.
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What happens when a group of college students decide to jump off a bridge—just for fun? 🎓🌉
In 1979, the Dangerous Sports Club at Oxford University made history with the world’s very first bungee jump. From a wild April Fool’s Day stunt to a worldwide thrill-seeking sport, this story proves that sometimes the craziest ideas can lead to something amazing.
👀 Find out how a college prank turned into one of the most daring sports on Earth.
🎧 Listen now to Believe It or Not! — where weird is real and the truth is stranger than fiction.
🎙️ Hosted by Bryan
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In today’s episode of Believe It or Not!, we’re diving into an unbelievable story: the world’s longest traffic jam, which stretched over 100 kilometers in China and lasted 12 full days!
Join Bryan as we explore how cars, trucks, and buses became a temporary city on the highway. Drivers improvised, shared snacks, played card games, and even held karaoke contests while stuck in one of the strangest traffic jams in history.
⭐ Hear how vendors made snacks a hot commodity…
⭐ Discover the science behind traffic waves that can stop a highway…
⭐ Learn what it’s like to survive being stuck on the road for nearly two weeks!
Perfect for curious kids (ages 7–12) and anyone who loves strange-but-true stories!
🎙️ Host: Bryan
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🚗 Ideal for kids, families, and fans of unbelievable history
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Next episode: the daring origins of the world’s first bungee jump!