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History is full of interesting stories of people, animals, inventions, and events. Science is full of random, philosophical, and weird questions. We do the research and tell you the stories and answers in quick summaries. No rambling, always on topic, and you'll learn something new (probably). You won't be an expert but we're a good starting point for just the facts. Why not take 5-15 minutes to learn something new?

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Do Robots Scream at Night?

September 10, 2021 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.62 MB

Have you ever wondered if robots scream at night? No? We did and we at Facts-Chology love to dissect weird questions that make you think. Today's question leads us down a rabbit hole on screaming, sleep, robots and pain, and what that strange sound is that some devices make. Learn a few things about a lot and whether robots scream at night on today's episode of Facts-Chology! Head over to FactsChology.Com to find out more or email us your weird questions at [email protected] and we ...

What Do You Really Look Like?

August 27, 2021 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.8 MB

Why is it that a picture of yourself can look so different than what you see in the mirror? What happens in your phone or camera that forces a sort of uncanny valley effect on yourself? At least you can rely on the mirror to always show you an accurate representation of what you look like... or can you? What tricks is your brain playing on you to make you believe you look different than you actually do? Find out how phones, your brain, and the future of technology can and will change your ...

Are You a Dreaming Butterfly?

August 17, 2021 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.97 MB

Plenty of philosophers have long thought the idea of what reality is. How can we be so sure what we experience everyday is the true version of reality? What about dreams? Dreams have been studied for thousands of years and we still are not too sure what their purpose is. On today's episode of Facts-Chology we explore the "dream argument" and look at our physical reality to find out it it even matters. Head over to FactsChology.Com to find out more or email us at [email protected] to...

Can Mushrooms Make It Rain?

August 12, 2021 01:00 - 6 minutes - 4.84 MB

Sometimes the smallest organisms can make the biggest changes, in this case, can mushrooms make it rain? What about rain? How does rain even... happen? Just how instrumental are mushrooms to rain all over the world? Find out on today's episode of Facts-Chology! Head over to FactsChology.Com to find out more or email us at [email protected] to give us your ideas and questions for future topics! And if you like the show consider subscribing to catch the latest episodes every Mon, Wed, ...

How Russia, the USA, and Olympics Cost McDonalds Millions

August 09, 2021 20:00 - 7 minutes - 5.53 MB

In 1984 McDonalds would run a marketing promotion they expected to increase traffic, give out free food, and promote the Olympics. But a series of world events stemming from 1979 ended up costing McDonalds millions.  Listen to the whole story on today's episode of Facts-Chology! Head over to FactsChology.Com to find out more or email us at [email protected] to give us your ideas and questions for future topics! And if you like the show consider subscribing to catch the latest episod...

Are You the Ship of Theseus?

August 06, 2021 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5 MB

One of the oldest thought experiments to exist is the Ship  of Theseus, it questions whether an item stays the same even if every part is changed... sounds boring to some, but what if we weren't talking about a ship? What if we were talking about you? At what point are you no longer you? Question everything on today's episode of Facts-Chology! Head over to FactsChology.Com to find out more or email us at [email protected] to give us your ideas and questions for future topics! And if ...

The Almost Pig War of 1859

July 01, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.38 MB

In 1859 a pig wandered into Lyman Cutler's farm and began eating his potatoes. Lyman pull out his rifle and killed the pig, triggering an international incident involving the United States and Britain. One that almost caused a war on the small island of San Juan in the Strait of Georgia. Find out the whole story on today's episode of Facts-Chology! Head over to FactsChology.Com to find out more or email us at [email protected] to give us your ideas and questions for future topics! An...

The Bloody Heist for The Crown Jewels in 1671

June 29, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.22 MB

In 1671, England had endured a couple of wars including two civil wars, one man named Thomas Blood was not entirely happy with the outcome. Not because he cared who led the people but mainly because a new law took away some of his land. As revenge he decided to steal the Crown Jewels and he sort of got away with it. Find out the story of the Bloody Heist for The Crown Jewels on today's episode of Facts-Chology! Head over to FactsChology.Com to find out more or email us at Factschology@gmai...

The Diamond Heist of the Century, Antwerp, Belgium

June 22, 2021 23:00 - 9 minutes - 6.65 MB

In February 2003 $100 million in diamonds, jewels, gold, silver, and cash disappeared from the state of the art vault in the Antwerp Diamond Centre in Belgium. At the time it was considered the heist of the century and within days a panic attack, a receipt, and a salami sandwich brought most of the men to justice. Find out exactly how the heist was carried out and how some of the men were caught on today's episode of Facts-Chology! Head over to FactsChology.Com to find out more or email us...

Calico Jack: A Pretty Bad Pirate

June 11, 2021 23:00 - 6 minutes - 4.38 MB

There are a few things every pirate should be, good with his sword, a good tactician, not a betrayer of their captains etc. Calico Jack wasn't any of these. We pick up with Calico Jack after last Friday's episode where he betrayed Charles Vane and led a vote to rid him of the ship. Find out what happens next in this week's episode of Facts-Chology! Head over to FactsChology.Com to find out more or email us at [email protected] to give us your ideas and questions for future topics! An...

The Dancing Horse Accused of Witchcraft

June 09, 2021 22:00 - 5 minutes - 4.16 MB

Back in the 16th century people acted like there weren't just dancing horses that did some pretty awesome tricks everywhere. So when Morocco the dancing horse passed by Paris someone yelled "witch" and gathered the wood to get ready the burning stakes... maybe it didn't happen exactly like that but you can find out how it happened on today's episode of Facts-Chology! Head over to FactsChology.Com to find out more or email us at [email protected] to give us your ideas and questions for ...

The Swedish Smash & Grab Helicopter Heist

June 07, 2021 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.46 MB

On September 23rd, 2009, a group of criminals broke into one of the G4S Cash Service buildings in Sweden. Within minutes police responded but they also realized they weren't just dealing with any petty criminals, for one they didn't break in through the front, side, or back door... they went in through the roof. The heist was the first in Swedish history to involve a helicopter and it was one of the most carefully planned and well executed crimes in history. Find out what happened next on ...

The Lucky Pirate Whose Luck Ran Out

June 04, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.63 MB

Last week we told you about the skills Charles Vane had and how he used them to evade capture, this week we tell you about how he got lucky a few times and then... when his luck ran out. Find out the conclusion of Charles Vane's story on today's episode of Facts-Chology! Head over to FactsChology.Com to find out more or email us at [email protected] to give us your ideas and questions for future topics! And if you like the show consider subscribing to catch the latest episodes every ...

The Hero Pigeon With the Wooden Leg

June 02, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.22 MB

Carrier pigeons were a big part of getting messages across to bases from troops during war and when you're surrounded by German forces from all sides then that makes it the only way to get a message of help across. Listen to the story of one particular "dear friend" pigeon to find out how it made a hero out of her on today's episode of Facts-Chology! Head over to FactsChology.Com to find out more or email us at [email protected] to give us your ideas and questions for future topics! ...

The Bonkers Memorial Day Heist of 1980

May 31, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.36 MB

On the morning of Tuesday May 27th, 1980 in Medford, Massachusetts, bank employees opened the vault to find it completely empty. Unbeknownst to them over the Memorial Day weekend six men had found a way in and taken the bank for everything it had. Find out how they did it and who they were on today's episode of Facts-Chology! Head over to FactsChology.Com to find out more or email us at [email protected] to give us your ideas and questions for future topics! And if you like the show ...

The Strategic Pirate Surrendering to No King

May 28, 2021 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.22 MB

Charles Vane was a ruthless pirate sailing the seas during the 18th century and one of the few that refused a pardon from the king making him a target to those looking to get rid of pirates the hard way. Find out how his pirate life started and what he did to avoid capture on today's episode of Facts-Chology! Head over to FactsChology.Com to find out more or email us at [email protected] to give us your ideas and questions for future topics! And if you like the show consider subscrib...

The Secret Catholic Order of Adorable Pugs

May 26, 2021 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.82 MB

There were a few pretty serious events going on in England in the 17th century, revolution, laws against Catholics, freemasons preparing to go public, and a new king but all of these events led to a pretty silly outcome, one involving the pope and a secret society around pugs. Find out what happened and why someone created a society around that specific dog on today's episode of Facts-Chology! Head over to FactsChology.Com to find out more or email us at [email protected] to give us y...

The Secret Order of The Pugs

May 26, 2021 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.82 MB

There were a few pretty serious events going on in England in the 17th century, revolution, laws against Catholics, freemasons preparing to go public, and a new king but all of these events led to a pretty silly outcome, one involving the pope and a secret society around pugs. Find out what happened and why someone created a society around that specific dog on today's episode of Facts-Chology! Head over to FactsChology.Com to find out more or email us at [email protected] to give us y...

How A Misogynistic Cure Drove You Crazy

May 24, 2021 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.39 MB

In the late 19th century famed neurologist Doctor Silas Weir Mitchell introduced a cure to a multitude of different ailments. Unfortunately misogyny and traditional gender roles influenced how he treated men and women differently, treatments that led to death and psychological breakdowns. Find out how the "cure" worked and when it ended on today's episode of Facts-Chology! Head over to FactsChology.Com to find out more and give us your ideas and questions for future topics! And if you lik...

How a Pirate Captain Party Led to Blackbeard's Death

May 21, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 4.97 MB

Continuing with Pirate Fridays, today we look at the events immediately before and immediately after Blackbeard's last stand and we find out why a party between friends led to the death of one of the most famous pirates around. Find out the history on today's episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to [email protected] And if you like the show consider subscribing to catch the latest episodes every Mon, Wed, and Friday! Sources http:/...

The Angry Unsinkable World War 2 Cat

May 19, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.42 MB

Imagine being in the middle of a war and having your ship sink, then having the bad luck to go on another ship and have your sink ship AGAIN. Then imagine it happening yet again! Now imagine you're a cat! That was Unsinkable Sam's story, hear the full tale on today's episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research send an email to [email protected]  Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! We’ll see you soon. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaufo...

The Angry Unsinkable Cat of World War 2

May 19, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.42 MB

Imagine being in the middle of a war and having your ship sink, then having the bad luck to go on another ship and have your sink ship AGAIN. Then imagine it happening yet again! Now imagine you're a cat! That was Unsinkable Sam's story, hear the full tale on today's episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research send an email to [email protected]  Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! We’ll see you soon. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaufo...

The Mysterious Sweating Sickness

May 17, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutes - 4.75 MB

During the 15th and 16th century a mysterious disease swept through London multiple times killing many within hours. The disease caused fear in many including King Henry VIII who ran at the thought of getting infected. Today we still don't know what caused it or how it stopped. Listen to the story of the English Sweats on today's episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to [email protected] And if you like the show consider subscribing t...

Captain Blackbeard's Last Stand

May 14, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.96 MB

You can take the pirate out of the sea but you can't take the pirate out of the man. Just when they thought Blackbeard was done with his pirate ways, he starts back up leading to his last stand against a Virginian governor, a British Naval Captain, and fate. Listen to the story of Blackbeard's Last Stand on today's episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to [email protected] And if you like the show consider subscribing to catch the lat...

Blackbeard's Last Stand

May 14, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.96 MB

You can take the pirate out of the sea but you can't take the pirate out of the man. Just when they thought Blackbeard was done with his pirate ways, he starts back up leading to his last stand against a Virginian governor, a British Naval Captain, and fate. Listen to the story of Blackbeard's Last Stand on today's episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to [email protected] And if you like the show consider subscribing to catch the lat...

The Yorkshire Witch Who Predicted The End of The World

May 12, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes - 6.06 MB

The Witchcraft Act of 1735 decriminalized witchcraft in England creating a wave of so called "white witches" or witches that dealt with telling fortunes, selling potions, and good luck charms. In the early 19th a witch would show up, predict the end of the world and then be embroiled in a plot of murder and poison. Listen to the whole story on today's episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to [email protected] And if you like the sho...

How a Fake Epidemic Saved Thousands

May 10, 2021 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.09 MB

There are a lot of unsung heroes in history that deserve to have their stories told and their names known. Today we look at two badass doctors, Eugene Lazowski and Stanislaw Matulewicz. These two figured out how to start an epidemic but for the right reasons. Learn the why they started an epidemic on today's episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to [email protected] And if you like the show, give us a rating, leave a review, or subscri...

Why The Mother of Mother's Day Hated It

May 09, 2021 06:00 - 6 minutes - 4.78 MB

Since it's Mother's Day in the U.S we thought we would take a look at the history of Mother's Day and how it came to be in the U.S. Many might be familiar with the name Anna Jarvis, the woman who pushed for it to be holiday, but her mother also played a part in its inception. And in the end Anna Jarvis tried to get Mother's Day abolished from the National Holiday Calendar. Find out why on today's bonus episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research, send an email ...

That Time Blackbeard Took Over Charleston

May 07, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.45 MB

Pirates! THE Pirate! Possibly the most well-known pirate, Blackbeard! Today we look at his most daring act, the time he decided to take the ships and the port in Charleston hostage to the surprise of everyone. Find out why and learn about a few other pirate misconceptions on today's episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to [email protected] And if you like the show, give us a rating, leave a review, or subscribe! Sources https://www.s...

Why Blackbeard Took Charleston, SC Hostage

May 07, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.45 MB

Pirates! THE Pirate! Possibly the most well-known pirate, Blackbeard! Today we look at his most daring act, the time he decided to take the ships and the port in Charleston hostage to the surprise of everyone. Find out why and learn about a few other pirate misconceptions on today's episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to [email protected] And if you like the show, give us a rating, leave a review, or subscribe! Sources https://www.s...

The Worldwide Impact of Cinco de Mayo

May 05, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.35 MB

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Mexico and in the United States and besides the sale on beer, the U.S has other reasons to celebrate the date of an underdog Mexican victory against the French. Like many other points in history, the events of Cinco de Mayo created ripples across the world that changed the trajectory of not just Mexico but the U.S and the world beyond. Find out how on today's episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to Factscho...

How Wearing Hats Caused A Riot in 1922

May 04, 2021 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.22 MB

Fashion faux pas like wearing white after labor day are taken pretty seriously by some people, well in New York City in 1922 a different fashion faux pas and tradition were taken so seriously it caused riots for three days. What was it? It was hats, wearing hats, and not one of a sports team, it was straw hats. Find out why on today's episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to [email protected] And if you like the show, give us a ratin...

How Your Hat Could Cause A Riot in 1922

May 04, 2021 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.22 MB

Fashion faux pas like wearing white after labor day are taken pretty seriously by some people, well in New York City in 1922 a different fashion faux pas and tradition were taken so seriously it caused riots for three days. What was it? It was hats, wearing hats, and not one of a sports team, it was straw hats. Find out why on today's episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to [email protected] And if you like the show, give us a ratin...

NYC v. Chipotle $151 Million Lawsuit Explained

May 02, 2021 16:00 - 8 minutes - 6.16 MB

With the recent news of NYC filing a $151 million lawsuit against Chipotle for violating what is called the Fair Work Week Law and New York States Sick Leave Law we decided to take a look at what exactly the suit alleges Chipotle did wrong. Since these laws affect most retail and fast food employees it's important we lay out what the laws mean and how they can affect you. Find out how on this bonus episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to ...

Episode 50! & 50 Misconceptions!

April 28, 2021 01:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

This is our 50th episode so today we're debunking and correcting 50 misconceptions from a wide range of topics. Did Albert Einstein actually fail math? Do you really swallow spiders while you sleep? Was Santa Claus always red? Just what is eye of newt? Find out the answer to all of those and 46 other misconceptions on today's episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to [email protected] And if you like the show, give us a rating, leave a...

50 Misconceptions You Probably Didn't Know!

April 28, 2021 01:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

This is our 50th episode so today we're debunking and correcting 50 misconceptions from a wide range of topics. Did Albert Einstein actually fail math? Do you really swallow spiders while you sleep? Was Santa Claus always red? Just what is eye of newt? Find out the answer to all of those and 46 other misconceptions on today's episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to [email protected] And if you like the show, give us a rating, leave a...

The Sleeping Disease That Made Living Statues

April 26, 2021 16:00 - 5 minutes - 3.98 MB

Towards the end of World War I many doctors began noticing a disease spreading throughout their population by 1919 it was around the world infecting millions. And we're not talking about the Spanish Flu. A new disease emerged that put people to sleep and caused death by respiratory failure. Dubbed "The Sleeping Sickness", much about it is not known about it today, partly by the fact it was overshadowed by the much deadlier Spanish Flu. Find out what the sleeping sickness pandemic did and i...

How Mortal Kombat Changed Games Forever

April 23, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.46 MB

In 1992 the team at Midway Games was just trying to bring John Tobias's vision to life in a little game called Mortal Kombat. Little did they know, Mortal Kombat would be the tipping point that would pit video game companies against the U.S congress and lead to a set of rules that would change video games forever. Find out the history of it all on today's episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to [email protected] And if you like the sh...

How Mortal Kombat Changed Your Games Forever

April 23, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.46 MB

In 1992 the team at Midway Games was just trying to bring John Tobias's vision to life in a little game called Mortal Kombat. Little did they know, Mortal Kombat would be the tipping point that would pit video game companies against the U.S congress and lead to a set of rules that would change video games forever. Find out the history of it all on today's episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to [email protected] And if you like the sh...

History of The Deadliest Surgery

April 23, 2021 00:00 - 6 minutes - 4.17 MB

Today we look at the deadliest surgery in history but we also look at the man who performed it, Robert Liston. We'll take a quick look at his accomplishments and a couple of other surgeries that didn't go so well. If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to [email protected] And if you like the show, give us a rating, leave a review, or subscribe! Sources https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/10/time-me-gentlemen-the-fastest-surgeon-of-the-19th-century/2...

The Pope Wars: Cats

April 22, 2021 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.8 MB

There's an urban legend that a pope in the the 13th century issued a papal bull or an official decree telling people to exterminate cats because of their association with the devil and witchcraft. Today we take a quick look at the history of the relationship between witchcraft, cats, and lots of popes to find out what really happened in the 13th century. Hear the full story on today's episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to Factschology@g...

Did The Pope Want You to Kill Your Cats?

April 22, 2021 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.8 MB

There's an urban legend that a pope in the the 13th century issued a papal bull or an official decree telling people to exterminate cats because of their association with the devil and witchcraft. Today we take a quick look at the history of the relationship between witchcraft, cats, and lots of popes to find out what really happened in the 13th century. Hear the full story on today's episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to Factschology@g...

Did The Pope Want People to Kill Cats?

April 22, 2021 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.8 MB

There's an urban legend that a pope in the the 13th century issued a papal bull or an official decree telling people to exterminate cats because of their association with the devil and witchcraft. Today we take a quick look at the history of the relationship between witchcraft, cats, and lots of popes to find out what really happened in the 13th century. Hear the full story on today's episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to Factschology@g...

The "Miracle" Shot That Legalized Pinball

April 20, 2021 11:00 - 6 minutes - 4.56 MB

For 30 years pinball was illegal beginning in New York City then spreading to other cities throughout the United States. Pinball machines were blamed for corrupting the minds of children leading them down a dark path of gambling and the devil. The wave of bans started with one man, Mayor La Guardia, in the 1940's and ended with another man, Roger Sharpe in the 1970's. Hear the full story on today's episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to ...

How Did Pens Save The Moon Landing?

April 20, 2021 03:00 - 6 minutes - 4.57 MB

There's an old joke about pens, NASA, and Russia which turned into an urban legend. Today we debunk NASA spending billions on a space pen and find out the true story behind the space pen that reduced the dangers of writing in space and another pen that quite literally saved the moon landing. If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to [email protected] And if you like the show, give us a rating, leave a review, or subscribe! Sources https://www.ourcampaigns.com/Ca...

Drink This, You Might Live Forever*

April 18, 2021 08:00 - 7 minutes - 4.91 MB

Ponce De Leon never searched for the Fountain of Youth but the search for it extends thousands of years and even multiple countries. What is the true history of the Fountain of Youth? And what does Mean Girls have to do with Ponce De Leon and his name being tied to it? Find out on today's episode of Facts-Chology! *You definitely won't live forever Sources https://www.britannica.com/biography/Herodotus-Greek-historian https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alexander-the-Great#ref59260 ht...

Einstein's Brain; Bigger, Better... Stolen?

April 15, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.68 MB

On April 18th, 1955 Albert Einstein passed away and the world lost a genius and then we lost his brain... Well, it was stolen by pathologist Thomas Harvey and he would go on to have quite the amount of road trips with the brain in a search to study it. Find out the whole story of life after death for Einstein's brain on today's episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to [email protected] And if you like the show, give us a rating, leave ...

The Radio Panic That Didn't Happen

April 14, 2021 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.34 MB

In 1938 rising star Orson Welles performed a radio adaptation of H.G. Wells' novel 'The War of the Worlds'. The next day the newspapers reported mass panic, riots, and even deaths, but did that really happen? Well, if you read the title then no, but why did they report this? And why do some people still think it did cause a panic? Find out on today's episode of Facts-Chology! If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to [email protected] And if you like the show, g...

Witches, Kings, Plays, and Trouble

April 13, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.72 MB

I've always heard the famous Shakespearean tragedy "Macbeth" is cursed but why is it supposedly cursed? Turns out it's origins is full of a lot more witches than I realized... and demons, fairies, and magic too. Today we'll look at the origin of William Shakespeare classic "Macbeth" and check our cognitive bias to find out if it is in fact really cursed. If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to [email protected] And if you like the show, give us a rating, leave...

How Demonology Helped Create Macbeth

April 13, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.72 MB

I've always heard the famous Shakespearean tragedy "Macbeth" is cursed but why is it supposedly cursed? Turns out it's origins is full of a lot more witches than I realized... and demons, fairies, and magic too. Today we'll look at the origin of William Shakespeare classic "Macbeth" and check our cognitive bias to find out if it is in fact really cursed. If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to [email protected] And if you like the show, give us a rating, leave...