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The Math You Actually Use Every Day

Betcha Didn't Know | Briley Crisafi Math

Ever thought you’d actually use something from middle school math? This Betcha Didn’t Know proves you already do—probably every day! Briley Crisafi unpacks how the Pythagorean Theorem (yes, that a² + b² = c² thing) pops up constantly in real life—from hanging a picture frame to choosing the right ladder, calculating a football pass, or measuring your TV screen. With humor and real-world examples, Briley connects ancient math to your modern-day life in a way that finally makes it click.

The Power of Nothing

Betcha Didn't Know | Andy Andrews Math

Zero didn’t just appear—it had to be invented, and for centuries, the idea of “nothing” was anything but simple. In this fascinating Betcha Didn’t Know, Andy Andrews explores the surprising journey of zero—from its origins in ancient India to the resistance it faced in medieval Europe, and on to its essential role in everything from sports and science to space travel and smartphones. Without zero, we’d have no way to measure absence, calculate losses, or even browse the internet. Turns out, nothing really is everything.

Chance

Betcha Didn't Know | Andy Andrews Math Science

Is life just a roll of the dice? Do we wake up every day with no choice but to play the cards we are randomly dealt? Are our lives bound only by chance…or do logic and reason have a place at the table? From the unexplainable, dating back thousands of years, to our modern day cities, the idea of “chance” often shrouds the view of something greater. Is there evidence to suggest that maybe we’re not as advanced as we think? In this content packed Betcha Didn’t Know, Andy will leave you wondering…just what are the chances?

Measure Up!

Betcha Didn't Know | Julie Richard Math Science

What do Myanmar, Liberia, and the United States have in common? How many furlongs is a mile? What’s a BTU? Grab a ruler, and put on your running shoes…because Julie Richard is going the distance to explain measurement in a way you’ve never heard before in this classic Betcha Didn’t Know!

How Much IS a Trillion Dollars?

Betcha Didn't Know | Andy Andrews Math

A Trillion…? That’s a lot of anything! Have you ever wondered how much space that would take in $100 bills, or how many pounds a trillion ants would weigh? Get ready to find out — as Andy Andrews answers more TRILLION dollar questions on this Betcha Didn’t Know!

Da Vinci’s To-Do Lists

Betcha Didn't Know | Emily Isbell History Math Science

Leonardo Da Vinci is known as one of history’s greatest minds. Ever wonder what he thought about on a daily basis? Join Emily Isbell on the Betcha Didn’t Know Dock and examine some of Da Vinci’s “To Do Lists” to find out!

Einstein’s Brain

Betcha Didn't Know | Andy Andrews History Math Science

Would you believe Albert Einstein’s brain was stolen and went missing for 40 years—only to turn up after traveling across the U.S. in a Tupperware container? Find out the history and final resting places (yes, that’s two) of the brain belonging to one of the smartest men in history.