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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!

The Official U.S. Flag Code

Betcha Didn't Know | History Monica Earley

Monica Early, the former Chief of Protocol for Air Force Special Operations is here to set the record straight on “do’s and don’ts” with the American flag.

Motherhood

Betcha Didn't Know | Julie Richard Science

Julie Richard is the CEO of Fearless Mom…so if there’s one thing she knows well, it’s how to be a super mom. Today, in this latest edition of Betcha Didn’t Know, Julie reveals some secrets about some of the best mothers in the animal kingdom…and how humans take this supermom thing to an entirely different level!

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!

Amazing Animals

Betcha Didn't Know | Lauren Bradford Science

How many different species would you guess are on Earth? One-hundred thousand? One million? Not even close. Scientists estimate there are over 8.7 million! Watch and listen as Lauren Bradford takes you on a tour around the globe and discusses a paw-full of facts that we betcha didn’t know!

Fair Foods

Betcha Didn't Know | Emily Isbell History

When you think of a fair, you probably imagine the garden variety deep fried twinkies or oreos… and deep fried everything else! But did you know the most recognizable fair food was actually invented by a dentist? Get the scoop…actually get yourself a double scoop on this Betcha Didn’t Know!

Blueberries

Betcha Didn't Know | Leslie Anne Tarabella Science

Have you ever picked your breakfast from a “crunchlet” patch? Probably not… In this revealing Betcha Didn’t Know, Leslie Anne Tarabella manages to pick a whole bucket of truth from a bush you only thought had blueberries!

WD-40

Betcha Didn't Know | Dominique Henderson History

It all started in 1953 when a small business set out to create a line of rust-prevention products for the aerospace industry…only it took 40 tries to perfect the formula. Today, that formula is hidden in a secret vault—somewhere in California. Think you know the recipe?