Factoraly

Aeroplanes are fascinating. Nowadays, they're part of our working, resting and playing lives. But where did they start? What drove their development, and why is airline food so ghastly? We'll answer all these questions in this week's episode. And because Aeroplanes are so visual, these show notes are more fascinating than ever! As always, go to factoraly.com to dive, dive, dive into many more facts...

Hippos are huge. Actually, it's a bigger subject than you might think, too. This episode looks into these deadly - and fast - animals with their own built-in sunblock. As always, click on the pics to dive into the river of facts.

Erasers have been around for longer than you might think - actually, even before pencils. This week, we're going into erasers in depth. As always, click on the pics and links to ink in so facts on erasers.

Sausages are part of our lives. Whether the British banger, the Saucisson, or the Salami, they seem to be everywhere. This episode gets under the skin and examines what makes sausages so special. As always, click on the 'links' in the pics to find out more.

Pigeons are often described as the rats of the skies, but they play their role in our ecosystem - and they've played their part in wars, too - and even received medals for it!This episode is all about these misunderstood doves. As always, go to the blog at factoraly.com to learn more from the loft that is Factoraly.

Tea is part of the British way of life - but it started thousands of miles away. There is only one tea plant - a Camelia - but all the varieties come from it. In this episode, you'll find a variety of facts about tea and how it's changed the world. As always, go to the show notes on the blog at Factoraly.com to spill the tea on this great beverage.