The Illustrious Fact Show

Did you know the colour blue was invented in 1969 by the CIA to make children spend more time reciting the rainbow? Did you know that whisks can't be untangled? Did you know that crabs don't poop? I …

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The Illustrious Fact Show S01E01
Yes, hello and welcome to The Illustrious Fact Show with me, your host, Ben Volchok. On tonight's show there's facts about cassowaries, language, cures for ailments and much, much more.
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The Illustrious Fact Show S01E02
Welcome to another episode of The Illustrious Fact Show, with me, your host, Ben Volchok. On tonight's show we present a definitive ranking of the top uses for spaghetti! Plus, facts about crocodiles and Jesus Christ! and much, much more.
29:46Explicit
The Illustrious Fact Show S01E03
And yes! It's another episode of The Illustrious Fact Show with me, your host, Ben Volchok. Tonight we present a very very rare recording of child virtuoso harmonica player Barty Poy. And of course illustrious facts! Facts about squirrels, teetotalling, and much, much more.
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The Illustrious Fact Show S01E04
Hello! Hello! And welcome, once again, to The Illustrious Fact Show with me, your host, Ben Volchok. This week, there's a pumpkin recipe, plus facts about cats, fishing and much, much more.
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The Illustrious Fact Show S01E05
Ah yes, hello, and welcome to what is another episode of The Illustrious Fact Show with me, your host, Ben Volchok. A terrific episode tonight featuring a phone interview with Ebenezer Cringlewood, the world's foremost Alan Rickman impressionist, and we also have the ULTIMATE 90S MUSIC MIX MEDLEY. …
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The Illustrious Fact Show S01E06
What's this? Yes, another episode of The Illustrious Fact Show with me, your host, Ben Volchok. This week we're proud to present a fantastic episode with the exciting new play "Faces", plus facts about pirates, ceramics, and much, much more...
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The Illustrious Fact Show S01E07
Ah yes welcome and hello and welcome to another episode of The Illustrious Fact Show with me, your host, Ben Volchok. On tonight’s show Alabaster Turquoise has written a poem, plus we feature facts about pretzels, cemeteries and much, much more...
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The Illustrious Fact Show S01E08
Yes hello hello and welcome to another edition of The Illustrious Fact Show with me, your host, Ben Volchok. The fact hive is abuzz with facts and it’s time to release them! This week, top tips for travelling in Italy, plus facts about camels, wizards and much, much more…
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THE CARROT HALF-HOUR (The Illustrious Fact Show S01E09)
Tonight's edition of The Illustrious Fact Show has regrettably been cancelled. Instead, please enjoy The Carrot Half-Hour.
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The Illustrious Fact Show S02E01
Ah yes, hello, hello a second time, and a third hello and welcome to the first episode of this new season of The Illustrious Fact Show with me, your host, Ben Volchok! On this show we have top tips for having a great weekend, plus facts about cymbals, Norman invasions and much, much more…
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