We all love dressing up and asking for candy on Halloween, but where exactly did the tradition of trick or treating come from? Was it invented by a genius candy company or was it passed down from ancient civilizations? in this episode of Random Facts for Random People, we will uncover the ghostly secrets behind the origin of Trick or Treat. Happy listening, and Happy Halloween!🎃👻

When we speak of the word "plague", a plague that caused people to dance uncontrollably and relentlessly usually isn't what comes to mind. It sounds like a curse out of a fantasy book, but the dancing plague actually took place in history! In this episode of Random Facts for Random People, we will discuss one of the strangest plagues that struck the town of Strasbourg and the possible explanations behind the people's frenzied dance. Happy listening!

Welcome to Flash Facts! In this series, your questions about daily life will all be answered, with 5 facts in one single episode! In today's episode: 1. Why do giraffes have purple tongues? 2. Why is the sky blue? 3. Why does cutting onions make you cry? 4. Why do leaves change color in the fall? 5. Why do flamingos stand on one leg? Happy Listening!

Why do people cry when triggered by a certain emotion? Why do babies cry when they're born? Why are tears salty? Why does our nose and throat get all blocked up before we cry? Find out the answer to all of the questions above in this episode of Random Facts for Random People, and let me know what other topics you would like to learn about! Happing listening! 👁️👁️

You've probably heard of the myth that eating carrots can improve your eyesight...is that really true? Would you have ever guessed that the myth originated from WW2? Listen to this episode of Random Facts for Random People to find out, and stayed tuned for more!

Santa Claus has been an important figure of Christmas for such a long time. He is always dressed in a red and white cloak, delivering presents to the kids on the good list. But...why? Why is he wearing a red and white outfit? Why not...blue? Green? Yellow? Listen to this episode to find out! Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! 🎄🎅

Here's a story of how I nearly fell in a toilet on my trip to the Netherlands--all of their things are giant! Want to know the secret behind why the Dutch are so tall? Join this episode to find out! Happy listening, and early Merry Christmas!

Vampires, a supernatural being that only came from people's imagination. Everyone knows it's just a myth--but is it? Listen to find out in this Halloween episode! 🎃🧛🏻

Probably most of us have come across an "I am not a robot" checkbox. What's this checkbox even for? Why can't robots click the box? How does it know you're not a bot? Listen to find out!