Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
From the first man to record sound to a WWII bear who became a soldier, these are the true stories history didn’t teach you. Discover the surprising origins of everyday things like ketchup, silly putty, and cotton candy, uncover how karaoke and Michelin stars were born, and hear how a simple soup once helped stop a war. Strange, fascinating, and completely unexpected, these are the stories you never learned in school.
00:00 - The First Man To Record Sound
02:49 - A WWII Tale of Parachuting Beavers
07:20 - The Unexpected Origin of the Michelin Star
09:45 - The Genius Behind Karaoke
11:51 - How Was Silly Putty Invented?
14:05 - How This Soup Stopped a War
16:51 - The Fishy Origins of Ketchup
18:52 - WWII’s Secret Weapon: A Bear Named Wojtek
21:34 - The Dentist Who Created Cotton Candy
22:56 - The Strange History of Soviet X-Ray Records
Welcome to Great Big Story: Where the extraordinary hides in plain sight. From forgotten histories and unsung heroes to mind-blowing innovations and mesmerising cultures, We’re a global storytelling collective obsessed with the extraordinary tucked inside the everyday. Our producers are filmmakers, adventurers, and curious souls who believe a great story can change how you see the world. We publish new videos every week. Please join us in exploring a world of fascinating perspectives around history, culture, technology, food, real life stories, and beyond.
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From the first man to record sound to a WWII bear who became a soldier, these are the true stories history didn’t teach you. Discover the surprising origins of everyday things like ketchup, silly putty, and cotton candy, uncover how karaoke and Michelin stars were born, and hear how a simple soup once helped stop a war. Strange, fascinating, and completely unexpected, these are the stories you never learned in school.
00:00 - The First Man To Record Sound
02:49 - A WWII Tale of Parachuting Beavers
07:20 - The Unexpected Origin of the Michelin Star
09:45 - The Genius Behind Karaoke
11:51 - How Was Silly Putty Invented?
14:05 - How This Soup Stopped a War
16:51 - The Fishy Origins of Ketchup
18:52 - WWII’s Secret Weapon: A Bear Named Wojtek
21:34 - The Dentist Who Created Cotton Candy
22:56 - The Strange History of Soviet X-Ray Records
Welcome to Great Big Story: Where the extraordinary hides in plain sight. From forgotten histories and unsung heroes to mind-blowing innovations and mesmerising cultures, We’re a global storytelling collective obsessed with the extraordinary tucked inside the everyday. Our producers are filmmakers, adventurers, and curious souls who believe a great story can change how you see the world. We publish new videos every week. Please join us in exploring a world of fascinating perspectives around history, culture, technology, food, real life stories, and beyond.
Got a story idea for us? Send us an email at pitch [at] GreatBigStory [dot] com 📧
Get exclusive GBS items from our online store 🛒
👉 shop.greatbigstory.com
SUBSCRIBE: buff.ly/41yqVHF
NOTIFICATIONS: Make sure you enable the 🔔 to get notified about our latest video publishes.
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/greatbigstory
Check us out on TikTok: tiktok.com/@greatbigstory
Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/greatbigstory
Give us a shout on Twitter: twitter.com/greatbigstory
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