Believe It or Not! — Amazing True Stories for Curious Kids
If you’re curious, love weird and wonderful stories, and enjoy being surprised, this podcast is made just for you! Every episode brings amazing facts and unbelievable tales that are 100% true — from animals with crazy powers to strange events in history. It’s fun, exciting, and perfect for kids who want to learn and laugh at the same time.
Join us for quick, fun episodes that spark your imagination and make you say, “No way, that really happened?!” Whether you listen at home, in the car, or at school, Can You Believe It?! is your ticket to a world full of surprises.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 5 minutes
- Episodes
- 71
- Years Active
- 2025
🎮 Roblox: The Game That Took Over the World | Believe It or Not! Episode 70
🎮 Build a roller coaster taller than a skyscraper.
🎭 Host a concert for millions of fans.
🌌 Race through space with your friends.
On Roblox… you can do all of that and more!
In today’s episode of Believe…
The Great Molasses Flood
Welcome to Believe It or Not! – the show where weird is real and the truth is stranger than fiction. I’m your host, Bryan. And today’s story is about… the Great Molasses Flood of 1919!
On a chilly Jan…
🍦 Imagine eating ice cream without a cone… messy, right? Believe it or not, the ice cream cone was invented by accident at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair!
In today’s episode of Believe It or Not!, you’ll hear the fun and surprising story of how a clever vendor rolled up a waffle to solve a sticky ice cream problem—and started a global dessert craze.
⭐ D…
🏈 The Mosquito Bowl — The Strangest Football Game in WWII History!
Imagine Marines on Guadalcanal in 1944… palm trees swaying, mosquitoes buzzing, and soldiers lining up to play one of the most unusual football games ever.
This is the story of The Mosquito Bowl — a l…
👟 Brothers, Rivals, and Sneakers: Adidas vs. Puma
Two brothers. One feud. Two global sneaker empires.
Believe it or not… the world-famous brands Adidas and Puma started with a family fight that divided an entire town.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
⚡ …
🏔️ The First Summit of Mount Everest! | Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay | Believe It or Not! Ep. 65
🏔️ Imagine climbing so high, the air is too thin to breathe. ❄️
In 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first humans to stand on Mount Everest’s summit. 🌍✨ But here’s the kicker… they we…
🐾 Bluey: The Dog Who Lived to 29.5 Years! | Believe It or Not! Episode 64
Dogs usually live about 10–15 years. But Bluey, an Australian cattle dog, made history by living to 29.5 years old — almost three decades of tail wags, cattle chasing, and loyal companionship. 🐶✨
In t…
Dashrath Manjhi: The Indian Man Who Moved a Mountain
What if one person could change the future of an entire village—using only a hammer and chisel?
That’s the story of Dashrath Manjhi, the Mountain Man. For 22 years, he worked alone to carve a path thr…
💸 The ATM That Spit Out Free Money?! | Believe It or Not!
Imagine walking up to an ATM… and instead of charging your account, it gives you free money. 🤯 That’s what happened to Dan Saunders in Australia — and it led to wild adventures with cash flying every…
🐻 Wojtek the Soldier Bear | The Bear Who Went to War!
Believe it or not, during World War II, a Syrian brown bear named Wojtek joined the Polish army! 🪖 He drank beer, wrestled with soldiers, and even carried heavy artillery shells during battle. This i…
The 50-Year Stew!
Would you eat a soup that’s been cooking since the 1970s? 😲
In this episode of Believe It or Not!, we travel to Bangkok, Thailand, where the restaurant Wattana Panich serves a legendary perpetual stew…
Lake Natron: The Lake That Turns Animals to Stone
What if I told you there’s a lake in Africa so salty and so strange… that it can literally preserve animals as stone-like statues? 😱
This is the shocking true story of Lake Natron in Tanzania — a bloo…
🐕 Salty & Roselle: The Guide Dogs Who Saved Their Owners on 9/11
On one of the darkest days in history, two dogs became heroes. 🐾
Salty and Roselle guided their blind owners out of the World Trade Center during the 9/11 attacks—calmly and courageously saving their …
💥 Trapped 17 Days Under Rubble?! The Amazing Survival of Park Seung-hyun | Believe It or Not!
In 1995, the Sampoong Department Store in Seoul, South Korea collapsed — one of the worst building disasters in history.
But inside the rubble, a miracle happened: Park Seung-hyun, just a teenager, su…
🚩🏈 Believe it or not… flag football started in World War II!
🏈 Flag Football: From Soldiers to the Olympics! | Believe It or Not!
Believe it or not… flag football started with soldiers in World War II and is now heading to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles!
In th…
The Pilot Who Fell Through a Thunderstorm… and Survived
⚡ Imagine being blasted from a jet at 47,000 feet… and falling into a raging thunderstorm.
That’s exactly what happened to Lt. Col. William Rankin, a Korean War pilot who survived nearly 40 minutes in…
Lost at Sea! The Teen Who Vanished for Hours | Believe It or Not! Episode 54
🚨 New Episode! 🚨
Dive into a jaw-dropping true story on Believe It or Not! about Dylan Gartenmayer, a teenage free diver who disappeared for hours after being caught in a strong ocean current near the…
🐾 Meet Bobbie the Wonder Dog — the incredible pup who walked over 2,500 miles to find his way home!
In today’s episode of Believe It or Not!, you’ll hear the true story of a brave dog named Bobbie who got lost during a family trip… and then did something unbelievable. From wild rivers to snowy moun…
🧸 He stood between a BEAR and his FAMILY. What happened next?
📢 NEW EPISODE DROP!
🐻 A bear. A stick. A boy who refused to back down.
💪 13-year-old Sam became an accidental hero when a black bear crashed his family’s camping trip—and he stood his ground to save th…
🚚🏡 They moved a WHOLE MANSION?!
🏠 Imagine moving an entire mansion… on wheels!
In this episode of Believe It or Not!, meet the real-life Millers who rolled their giant house through the streets of Idaho — power lines, tight corners,…