Be Amazed

If you’re anything like me, movies made your childhood. Even now, I’ll throw on some classic flicks and feel as though I’m returning to the good old days of my youth. At least, I used to, until I learned that many of these iconic favourites are actually kind of horrifying when you think about it. From the horrific fate of the Grinches to the murderous ambitions of Willy Wonka, here are some unsettling movie theories that may well ruin your childhood! Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Everybody knows that secrets and intrigue are the building blocks of any great mystery, but what about when the building blocks themselves are the real mystery at hand? From secret chambers inside famous monuments to an ancient mega-pyramid that no one can find, grab your chisels as we chip away at some of the most curious architectural mysteries that have baffled even the smartest historians.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What’s the most powerful weapon you can think of? Probably some sort of big ol’ gun or bomb, right? But what about weapons that existed hundreds, if not thousands of years ago? What reigned supreme then? Was it truck-sized trebuchets? Ancient flamethrowers? Or what about a giant iron hand capable of capsizing entire ships? Well, put on your helmets, your body armor, and your water wings if that big hand is anything to go by, because we’re about to explore the most incredible ancient weapons to have ever existed! Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our prehistoric planet was a terrifying place, thanks - predominantly - to the rampaging reptiles that once ruled here: dinosaurs! These monstrous creatures dominated the land for some 160 million years! But they weren’t alone. There were other beasts from back then, and a little while after, that could have given even the biggest dinosaurs a run for their money. From massive monstrosities lurking beneath the waves, to huge human-like goliaths that haunted the forests… here are even more animals that were way, way scarier than the dinosaurs. Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From death-defying decisions to solving some serious crime, it’s time we tackle some mind-bending riddles and – just maybe – crack the case of the century!Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Be honest, have you ever stolen something? Maybe you snuck your sibling’s phone to play games without them knowing, or maybe you swiped a pack of cookies from the store. These might be small indiscretions, but compared to some things that’ve been stolen throughout history, they’re downright pathetic! I mean, what’s a pack of cookies compared to an entire house, a giant ship, or even a skyscraper! Yeah, get ready to be schooled in the art of stealing, as we take a look at even more of the biggest things that have ever been stolen! Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Weird and wonderful artefacts are being found all the time. But it’s hard work learning all the secrets of our forefathers when all you’ve got are two rusty pennies and a bad drawing on a cave wall. Really, it’s no wonder even the white coat wearing boffins get it wrong. So, trowels at the ready! But this is about more than big rocks. There’re also big heads and even bigger heads. What?! Come on – let’s go back in time to the most incredible civilisations scientists can’t explain!Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For the 4.5 billion years our planet has existed, we humans have only been around for between 2-300,000 of them. But in that time, we’ve left our mark all over the world – often in the most perplexing and mysterious of ways. From inexplicable architecture to unfathomable attire, you’d better grab your fedora and whip as we dig up some of the most confusing archaeological finds that shouldn’t exist!Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If I told you I’m a friend of Bill W’s, requesting a visit from Doctor Brown after a violent Operation Bright Star, you’d probably think I’d finally lost my mind. However, all the mumbo jumbo I just said is full of coded information, that’s easily understandable for those in the know. In fact, the world is full of secret codes, hidden in airplanes, jewelry, dating profiles and bank notes, and today I’m decoding them for you. Let’s explore a whole load of secret codes you aren’t meant to know!  Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Did you know that it’s almost guaranteed that every single species will eventually die out? In fact, scientists believe that 99% of all animals that have ever lived are now extinct. Sad, I know, but maybe extinction isn’t as permanent as we thought. Through advances in biotechnology there are some animals that are on the cusp of resurrection. It's time to learn about some unbelievable species that just might make a comeback. Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ever since the dawn of time, humankind has been fascinated by space travel. But did you know that long before we put the first astronaut on the moon in 1969, animals had already been boldly stepping into the unknown for years? Let’s take a look at the mind-blowing – and tragic – history of every animal that went to space. Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We all love a good secret, and luckily, it turns out the objects we use every day are absolutely full of them! From Coke’s biggest secret to how batteries really work, join me for yet another dive into some of the most amazing secrets hidden in everyday things. Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A little birdy told me you’ve been telling everyone you’re tough? Oh please! You wouldn’t know tough if it flying side-kicked you in the face. But do you know who actually are tough? Shaolin monks. These hardy heroes put their bodies through the extremes of head hardening, nail pulling, and even gravity-defying stunts. Take a deep breath, and breathe out the bad energy. Let your mind be free as we explore some impossible training methods that make Shaolin Masters unbeatable.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You can rest easy knowing that your mistakes weren't as bad. Not compared to hitting a switch which plunged an entire city into chaos, or not tightening one single bolt and leading to a cataclysmic meltdown! So, get ready to feel better about yourself, as we explore some tiny mistakes that had huge consequences.  Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Caving, or spelunking, is not an activity for the fainthearted. A term used for exploring the extremes of cave systems, the deeper you go, the less light, space, and even breathable air there is. Sounds like my worst nightmare! But imagine squeezing yourself over jagged rocks and through impossibly tight spaces in the pitch black, when all of a sudden you come across a cave lined with…crystals! Lots of crystals! Sparkling structures stretching from the cave’s floor to its ceiling, with some as long as a school bus! But, as mesmerizing as this place might look, you wouldn’t have long to marvel at its impossible beauty. Well … if you want to make it out alive, that is. Why? Let's uncover what makes this giant crystal cave one of the most deadly natural phenomenon in the world, and explore some other caverns that - despite their splendor - you should never step foot in! Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Every now and then, the universe serves up some situations that seem so unlikely… so improbable… it’s almost hard to believe they actually occurred. I’m talking about the kind of unbelievable coincidences that’ll make the most logical person start to believe in fate. So, today we’ll be checking out some wild glitches in the matrix, as we explore some one-in-a-million coincidences that’ll blow your mind.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Deep in the Himalayan mountains of India, some 16,500 feet above sea level, lies a mysterious lake known as Roopkund. This remote body of water is nestled below a steep slope on one of India’s tallest mountains, and its frigid waters harbour a dark secret that’s haunted experts for decades. Just below the surface are hundreds of human skeletons! How did they get there?! What could’ve possibly caused the demise of all those people? I hope you’re not easily spooked, because it’s time to unravel the mystery of Roopkund Lake.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On May 5th, 2019, Aeroflot Flight 1492 was scheduled to fly from Sheremetyevo Airport, Moscow to Murmansk Airport, in Russia. With 73 passengers and 5 crew on board, the pilots completed their pre-flight checks and lined up on the runway. At 18:03 they took off and began their climb. It was a little bumpy, but they’d handled worse. 5 minutes later, however, a deafening boom rocked the entire plane. All of a sudden the plane jolted, the primary radio went dead, and the autopilot became inoperative. But it was ok – the pilots knew this was a minor electrical failure, nothing major. What they didn’t know though, was that in less than 30 minutes, the life of every passenger on board would be on the line. Not just because of what the pilots were about to do… oh no…. because of the dangerous decisions the passengers themselves made next. Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What’s that quote… ah, yes! “Revenge can be sweet, but forgiveness is sweeter.” Well, throw that out the window. Nothing is sweeter than an ice-cold plate of passive aggressive revenge! From filling your ex’s hot tub with poop to projecting Shrek onto your douchebag landlord’s house, I’ve got everything your petty, vengeance-fuelled heart desires. So buckle up, because it’s time for even more passive aggressive ways people got revenge. Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Do you have any idea what it’s like to live in North Korea? Let me give you a taste. You wake up early in the poor rural area you call home. It’s mid-winter, barely 20 degrees Fahrenheit outside, and your only source of heat – a tiny woodburning stove - isn’t nearly enough to keep you warm. You get breakfast and realise that you have one meal’s worth of food that needs to last you for the next three days, when the rations are handed out. Thirsty, you gather ice from the local river to melt, because there’s no infrastructure to provide running water here. You drink from and wash in the dirty water, before spending all day tending a local farm. It’s 12 to 16 hours of backbreaking labour, because the farming industry here hasn’t been mechanised, so everything is done by hand or with animals. As you walk several miles home, because there’s no public transport here and you’re too poor to own a bicycle – let alone a car, you find a dead rat in a ditch. You take it home to eat, because you’re that hungry. As you’re cooking, your front door bursts open, and a group of soldiers swarm in. They ransack your home, help themselves to what little food you have, and leave. You feel…lucky. Lucky?! Yes. Because they have the unchallenged authority to sentence you to years of hard labour in a work camp at any moment, with even less food, more work, corporal punishment from the guards… and worse. You consider doing what you have before - making a soup from grass and weeds, digging out the grain from animal manure, or even eating the manure itself just to quell your hunger. But you’re too exhausted. So, cold and starving, you try to sleep on top of a rotten straw mattress, knowing you’ll wake up and do this all again… and again… and again… until there is no again. If this was your country, you’d want to leave, wouldn’t you? But what if you couldn’t? This is the stark reality that a staggering 60% of North Korea’s poverty-stricken population face currently, as the entire country struggles with major food insecurity issues stemming from severe economic mismanagement. But why can’t they leave? And if you were in their shoes, how would you? Well, stick with me, as we explore why it’s so difficult to escape North Korea, and the only 9 escape routes available.  Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy