Fun Facts and Sidetracks: The Ones That Got Away, Surprising Celebrity Babysitters and Stolen Inventions

In this episode of 'Fun Facts and Sidetracks,' Al and Marty discuss famous songs that were initially intended for other artists, including tracks by The Supremes, Kylie Minogue, Seal, and Kenny Loggins. They delve into amusing and surprising stories about celebrity babysitters such as Alice Cooper babysitting Keanu Reeves and Cher babysitting Anthony from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Additionally, the episode explores intriguing facts about famous buildings like the Eiffel Tower and the Great Wall of China, and uncovers the true origins of well-known inventions, revealing famous figures like Thomas Edison who capitalized on others' innovations. The hosts wrap up with a discussion on LEGO and other noteworthy inventions.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:55 The Ones That Got Away: Iconic Songs Rejected by Artists

09:12 Celebrity Babysitters: Unexpected Connections

15:56 Hollywood Connections: Keifer Sutherland and Gwyneth Paltrow

16:57 Builder's Journey: From Music to Construction

18:07 Famous Buildings Around the World

22:38 Lego: The Ultimate Building Block

25:32 Famous Inventions and Their True Origins

32:06 Wrapping Up: From Supremes to Eiffel Tower

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The boring disclaimer: We do try to double-check all of the facts we talk about. If something isn’t quite correct, we humbly apologise. Credit to our many sources including, A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs, Tim from Kicking Harold, Mental Floss, Wikipedia and so many more.