Into June we go marking 6 months of Facts The Way I Like It!!

Episode 26 sees yet more mad facts and interesting stories from Gill and Pete.

This week, Pete shares the story of Torbjørn Pedersen who visited every country on the planet without using aircraft, a story of incredible life saving heroism over Niagara Falls and finds proof that working short hours is definitely the most productive way to be.

Gill tells us that the podcast is actually being released every sennight, shares stories from the glory days of Air Travel, including pub flights, dancefloors in the sky and "friendship rooms" and finally she tells us the heart-warming story of "fast surgery" and how in the 1800s a surgeon could kill 3 people with one hectic medical procedure... only one of which, was the patient.

So now we're off to be bystanders in an operating theatre.

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Fun Fact Friday is upon us again and Gill and Pete share more facts and lesser known stories from history, science and pop culture.

This week Gill tells us of how Julius Ceasar became captive but still knew his worth, how Nacho's were born and the incredible story of Joy Milne who's sense of smell has been a gift to medical science.

Pete tells us of history's longest tennis match, how coffee becomes decaffeinated and also tells us of the most idyllic cave where animals live on toxic chemicals and evolve with no eyes... and Gill loves it so much she has already booked an all inclusive trip to go and hang out there!

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It's Friday and we all know what that means. We get to scratch that fact based itch with Gill and Pete's weekly dose of fact medicine.

This week they discuss smelling impending rain and how long having the hiccups for is slightly too long.

Gill also shares the debate of why pirates seemingly all wear Eye patches and tells us of the ridiculous early name of Melbourne, Australia.

Pete finally breaks the news of how lovely, neutral Switzerland was actually the aggressor on a few accidental occasions in world Geopolitics.

Finally, the big news of the week... Is Derren Brown after Pete's job?

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Yet another Friday Festival of Facts with Gill and Pete.

This week they look at how random members of the public treat a performance artist, how the justice system worked or indeed did not work in medieval times and Pete tells us of the popular sport known as "Extreme Ironing".

Gill tells us of 4 incredible women from history including Maria Teresa de Filippis, Caresse Crosby, Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt.

During the chat there are also deep debates regarding topless men in the sunshine, wearing flip flops away from the beach and what you could do while you wait for a warm dessert to go cold...

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It's Friday so that means only one thing... More Facts from Gill and Pete!!

This week they are still mid-Pope hangover and share a few more facts related to the late Pope Francis and the Papacy.

Gill tells us a story literally about the word "story". Pete tells us about how jazz and organised crime enjoyed a syncopated symbiosis.

We also learn that it might be worth training your cat to use a phone because you never know when it could save your life.

But for now we are off to try and get our hands on some of Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup...

Thanks for the heads up, Gill!

The episode was recorded BEFORE the election of Pope Leo XIV...

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Surprise!! It's a one-off What The Factual? Special Episode!!

Marking the beginning of the Conclave in the Vatican, Gill and Pete dust off the history books once again and look into the strange old practice of choosing a new Pope. Gill tells us of the craziest goings on in Papal history including stories of Cardinals just not screaming loud enough. Pete takes us through the runners and riders in the hunt for the top job and he also has a couple of stories including a parable teaching us that sometimes every vote counts so always take it seriously.

Also we see the return of fan favourites, "Love Factually" and "Chew The Fact" in which Gill has a top ten to share and Pete manages to shoe-horn in yet another obscure Beatles reference.

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Another Fact Filled Friday episode with Gill Smith & Pete Moor.

This week sees Gill tell us about the bullying side of Octopuses, the really annoying loud sound of the sun and why Elephants are blessed with a low chance of developing cancer. Pete tells us about why its better to climb Everest sooner rather than later, the sad story of the 52Hz Whale and also gets angry about a really, really big number.

Plus, the latest instalment of the gameshow taking the world by storm... Name That Dictator!!

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It's Friday and that means only one thing... Another Facts The Way I Like It!

This week, Gill tells us of just how long sharks have been on the planet, how Insulin was developed and changed medical history and how we can all look forward to having pet foxes in the not too distant future.

Pete tells us how London Bridge ended up in Arizona, the inspiring story of Gertrude Ederle and the never ending story of the immortal jellyfish.

Also, Pete moans about getting old and how painful a jellyfish sting is...

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Subjects & Research by Gill Smith & Pete Moor.

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