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Three Facts

By Matt Cassem

This weekly podcast has a discussion about three facts we’ve dug up this week!

If you'd like to share a fact you recently learned or would like to discuss a fact we shared, you can be featured on the show. Leave us an audio message at anchor.fm/three-facts/message OR record a voice memo on your phone and email it to threefacts@fastmail.com.

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Three FactsJun 28, 2020

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Text Messaging Eagles, Record-breaking Hot Dog, and Clouds

Text Messaging Eagles, Record-breaking Hot Dog, and Clouds

Haven't you ever wondered what might happen if an eagle could text message?  How about random things about hot dogs?  What about clouds?  They make you wonder, right?  We cover that in this final episode of Three Facts!

Thanks so much for listening over the past 25 episodes!  I so appreciate it!  Stay curious!

Sep 27, 202004:04
Snowman Burning Day, A Unique Camcorder Feature, and the Grasshopper Mouse

Snowman Burning Day, A Unique Camcorder Feature, and the Grasshopper Mouse

This, my 24th of 25 episodes, covers Snowman Burning Day, a unique camcorder feature, and the Grasshopper Mouse.

Thanks for listening!  I would love it if you'd leave me a message for the final episode.  Head over to anchor.fm/three-facts and click on the Message button to leave a voice message.  You can also record a voice memo on your phone and email it to cassem@hey.com.

Thanks again for listening, and remember: Stay curious!

Sep 20, 202005:26
An Owl's Bestie, Panda's Peeing, and The Most Successful Pirate of All Time

An Owl's Bestie, Panda's Peeing, and The Most Successful Pirate of All Time

This week I'm talking about an unusual "friendship" between an owl and another creature, pandas doing handstands, and the most successful pirate of all time!   I hope you enjoy this week's episode (23 of 25), and I hope you'll tune in next week for more facts!

Stay curious!

Sep 13, 202004:46
Labor Day Break

Labor Day Break

Hey, all, thanks for listening!  I am going to be taking a quick break for the Labor Day holiday here in the US.  Please join me next week for episode 23 of 25!  Look forward to bringing you next week's episode! 

Have a great week! 

Sep 07, 202000:23
New York City, Lake Superior, and a Darth Vader Gargoyle

New York City, Lake Superior, and a Darth Vader Gargoyle

This is episode 22!  We're talking about New York City, Lake Superior, and a gargoyle of Darth Vader!  We are making our way to our very last episode which will be episode 25!  I hope you can stick with us until the very end! 

Thanks for listening, and remember: stay curious!

Aug 31, 202004:21
The Ostrich, A Creepy Lawn Surprise, and Ants

The Ostrich, A Creepy Lawn Surprise, and Ants

This week I delve into a few facts related to the ostrich, something super creepy in your backyard, and ants.  I hope you enjoy this week's episode, and that you subscribe for future episodes.  I would very much love if you would rate and review on Apple Podcasts! 

Also join me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @Threefactspod

Don't forget to stay curious!

Aug 23, 202004:03
Northern Leopard Frog, A San Francisco Cop, and Mad Jack Churchill

Northern Leopard Frog, A San Francisco Cop, and Mad Jack Churchill

This week's our 20th episode!  I'm so stoked to bring you this week's facts, and I hope you enjoy them!  

Don't forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @Threefactspod

Have a great week, and stay curious!

Aug 16, 202004:59
Sloths, Aristides de Sousa Mendes, and Darryl See

Sloths, Aristides de Sousa Mendes, and Darryl See

This week we have facts about sloths, a man who saved a lot of lives, and a man who managed to live through a horrific accident.  Check it out, and after you do, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Also find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook as @Threefactspod

Have a great week, and stay curious! 

Aug 09, 202004:25
Diamond Rain, a Ridiculously Long Concert, and Your Brain

Diamond Rain, a Ridiculously Long Concert, and Your Brain

This week we talk about the idea of diamonds as rain, a super long concert in Germany, and a quick fact about your brain!  Check us out each week as we share another three facts, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!  Thanks for listening, and remember: stay curious! 

Aug 02, 202004:03
Vaseline, Leo Fender, and Selling the Eiffel Tower

Vaseline, Leo Fender, and Selling the Eiffel Tower

Join me this week, as I talk about facts related to Vaseline, Leo Fender, and Selling the Eiffel Tower.  Remember to subscribe to this podcast to be notified anytime a new episode is released.  Also be sure to join us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Also, don't forget to stay curious! 

Jul 26, 202004:46
The Chain Saw, Bicycle Face, and The Rainbow Pride Flag

The Chain Saw, Bicycle Face, and The Rainbow Pride Flag

This week we discover the origins of the chain saw, what happens when you bike too much, and what the original rainbow pride flag looked like.  Join us for more information on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter where you can find me as @Threefactspod on all of them.

Jul 19, 202004:33
Snow in Scotland, Emailing Tools, and a Presidential Hyena

Snow in Scotland, Emailing Tools, and a Presidential Hyena

This week we cover the world and even a little bit of space by talking about snow in Scotland, emailing tools, and a unique pet that lived in the White House.  Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and above all: stay curious!

Jul 12, 202004:27
The 4th of July

The 4th of July

This week, I dive in to facts about the 4th of July celebration (America's Independence Day) and share what I've found.  I hope you enjoy this week, and check back next week! 

Also, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.  Join us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @Threefactspod on all three.

Jul 05, 202004:17
Swiss Animal Laws, Elvis, and Giant Penguins

Swiss Animal Laws, Elvis, and Giant Penguins

This week we find ourselves looking through Swiss animal laws, checking out a unique way Elvis made money, and shaking in our boots at some giant penguins.  We hope you enjoy this week's episode!  Don't forget to like, subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.  Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Threefactspod for more engagement throughout the week.



Jun 28, 202004:42
Kids in the Mail, Anatidaephobia, and Venus Rain

Kids in the Mail, Anatidaephobia, and Venus Rain

This week we go to unmentionable lengths to bring you the facts you enjoy.  We go to great heights and temperatures too!  We're talking about kids in the mail, Anatidaephobia, and the rain and snow on Venus.  Check it out, and please rate and review us on @applepodcasts as well as any other podcast directory you love.

Jun 21, 202004:25
Ireland, Raining Fish, and Graffiti
Jun 14, 202005:30
Batman in College, A Huge Tree, and Heroin

Batman in College, A Huge Tree, and Heroin

In this episode, we ask that you make a donation to the Equal Justice Initiative via EJI.org/donate to help the fight against racial injustice and economic inequality.  

We also focus on Batman in college, a ginormous tree, and a strange use for heroin back in the day.  

Thanks so much for listening.  Please give us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts as well as podchaser.com/threefacts.  Also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at Threefactspod.

Stay curious!

Jun 07, 202006:11
He-Man, Play-doh, and Trivial Pursuit

He-Man, Play-doh, and Trivial Pursuit

This week we look at some of the popular toys in history including how they came to be. We look at He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Play-doh, and Trivial Pursuit. We got so excited this week, we went a little long!
May 31, 202006:36
Black Cats, Almost Boston, and the World's Deadliest Tree

Black Cats, Almost Boston, and the World's Deadliest Tree

In this episode we explore differing beliefs about black cats around the world, how one city was almost named Boston, and the world's deadliest tree.  Let us know what you thought of this week's facts by joining us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram by searching for our username "@Threefactspod" on all three social media platforms.  Also make sure to head over to anchor.fm/three-facts if you'd like to leave us a voice message about the show.  Remember: stay curious!

May 24, 202004:27
Snail Teeth, The Letter Y, and a Lion/Hyena War

Snail Teeth, The Letter Y, and a Lion/Hyena War

This week we take a deep dive into the mouths of snails to count their teeth, we look at what makes the letter Y so notable in France, and we look at a real-life Lion King war that raged in Ethiopia in 1999.  I hope you enjoy this week's episode, please remember to give us a rating on Apple Podcasts, it definitely helps us out, and remember to find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more fun stuff during the week.

Also, don't forget to stay curious!

May 17, 202004:14
A Bubble-gum Lake, A Giant Pineapple, and The Tea Bag

A Bubble-gum Lake, A Giant Pineapple, and The Tea Bag

Happy Mother's Day!

Check out the latest edition hot off the presses of Three Facts where we focus on a bubble-gum colored lake, a HUGE pineapple, and the tea bag.  If you haven't had a chance to give us a rating on Apple Podcasts, please do so, and if you aren't following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, you can find us on all three @Threefactspod.  We'd love to chat with you! 

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May 10, 202004:33
Hydrogen Peroxide, Cleopatra, and Oysters

Hydrogen Peroxide, Cleopatra, and Oysters

This week we explore hydrogen peroxide for use during the pandemic, the life and times of Cleopatra, and those little slimy things called oysters.  Check it out!  Also check us out on Facebook (Facebook.com/threefactspod) and Twitter (@threefactspod).  We would love to hear from you! 



May 03, 202004:51
Baby Tears, A Wedding Veil, and Dancing with the Dead

Baby Tears, A Wedding Veil, and Dancing with the Dead

In this episode we explore baby tears, an astonishing wedding veil, and dancing with the dearly departed.  We hope you find this week's episode interesting, and we would love it if you'd leave us a review!  It truly helps us out!  Have a great week!

Apr 26, 202003:21
People, Coca-Cola, and Ants

People, Coca-Cola, and Ants

Today we talk a little about people on the planet, places you can't buy Coca-Cola, and the those pesky ants.

Leave us a voice message at https://anchor.fm/three-facts/message or record a voice memo on your phone and email it to threefacts@fastmail.com for a chance to be featured on the show!

Apr 19, 202004:48
Barbie, Sandwiches, and Kit Kats

Barbie, Sandwiches, and Kit Kats

This episode is likely to make you hungry...I know. I’m sorry in advance, but enjoy the facts anyway!
Apr 12, 202004:22
Three Facts

Three Facts

On today’s, and my very first episode, we discover Cherophobia, runaway rubber ducks, and what happened to the inventor of the frisbee?
Apr 05, 202005:15