Did You Know with Brent Bultitude - Peanuts are not really nuts

Think you know peanuts? Think again! On this episode of Did You Know, Brent Bultitude dives into the surprising world of peanuts.Peanuts might seem like nuts, but they’re actually legumes — closer to beans than tree nuts. Unlike almonds or walnuts, peanuts don’t grow on trees. They develop undergro…

Did You Know with Brent: The Sahara Used to Be Green

Did you know the world’s largest desert, the Sahara, was once green and full of life? About 6,000 to 10,000 years ago, the Sahara wasn’t a sea of sand — it was covered in grasslands, lakes, and rivers, teeming with animals like hippos, giraffes, and crocodiles. Scientists call it the African Humi…

Did You Know with Brent: The Earth’s Hidden Hum

Did you know the Earth is constantly vibrating? This low-frequency hum, too deep for humans to hear, was first discovered in the 1990s. In this episode, Brent explores what causes the Earth’s mysterious hum, why scientists are fascinated by it, and what it can tell us about our planet’s inner worki…

Did You Know with Brent: Why Sound Travels Faster in Summer

Here’s why: heat gives air molecules more energy, making them move faster and carry sound waves more efficiently. Humidity plays a part too—moist air, packed with water molecules, transmits sound better than dry air. So next time you’re enjoying a sunny day, remember: your voice is literally travel…

You Had One Job: The Degree Spelling Fiasco

You’d think after years of study, placements, and hard work, all a graduate would have to worry about is showing off their degree. But one student discovered her name was spelled wrong—twice—on her certificate. Even after the university admitted it was a technical fault, she was told she’d have to …

Did You Know with Brent: The Moon’s Hidden Tail

Did you know the Moon has a tail? As the Sun interacts with the Moon, it creates a tail made of sodium atoms stretching millions of kilometres into space. This invisible tail was discovered in 1998, and Earth passes through it around the time of the new moon. Join Brent as he unravels this surpris…

Did You Know with Brent – Whales Can Get Sunburnt

Most people think of sunburn as a problem for beachgoers, not ocean giants. But whales, with their long hours at the water’s surface, are just as vulnerable to the sun’s UV rays as we are. In this episode, Brent dives into the surprising science behind whale sunburns, how researchers discovered it,…

Did You Know with Brent: When the Earth Shakes… and Steals Time!

Did You Know with Brent – Did you know a massive earthquake can actually make the day shorter?  Yup—Mother Nature can literally steal time from you! And get this… some people out there truly believe the Earth is hollow. What’s inside? A secret civilization? Giant mole people? A disco ball core? J…

Did You Know with Brent: Stomach Edition

  Your stomach is more incredible than you think! Did you know it gets a brand-new lining every few days? Or that the acid inside is strong enough to dissolve metal? It’s built tough too—your stomach has three layers of muscle working around the clock, even while you sleep. And here’s a myth buste…

Did You Know with Brent: The Moon Rings Like a Bell?

Did you know the Moon can ring like a bell? In 1969, Apollo 12 astronauts crashed part of their lunar module onto the Moon, and the vibrations lasted for over an hour! Some thought this meant the Moon was hollow—but it’s actually because of its dry, rigid crust and moonquakes. Join Brent as he un…