Charles Reichblum

Charles Reichblum

Biography:

Charles Reichblum, nicknamed "Dr. Knowledge," has built one of the largest collections in the world of fascinating facts and stories that serve as a source for his Knowledge in a Nutshell book series. Reichblum served as news and sports director of WJAS, Pittsburgh, and taught college journalism. He founded a news service, Century Features, which syndicated interesting facts to newspapers and radio stations worldwide. His real love is finding, researching and writing facts, stories, and quotes that are surprising, amazing, relevant, enlightening, educational, and entertaining that make learning fun. He fulfilled his lifelong dream of creating the Knowledge in a Nutshell series, and says one of his greatest thrills from his books is when readers say, I didn't know that."

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  • NASA Space Missions / Strange Facts

    Richard C. Hoagland discussed NASA's planned launch of the Artemis I mission and liftoff of the Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion. Followed by Charles Reichblum on unusual facts, weird occurrences, and bizarre stories.More »
  • Space Exploration / Strange Stories

    David Livingston discussed the latest advances in space exploration. Charles Reichblum shared unusual facts about US presidents, Christmas traditions, and American history.More »
  • Alternative Health / Unknown Christmas

    Pharmacist Benjamin Fuchs shared tips on alternative health and supplements. Followed by author Charles Reichblum with facts you never knew about Christmas.More »
  • Hidden Facts About America / Open Lines

    Charles Reichblum shared little-known facts about the history of the United States. Open Lines occupied the latter half.More »
  • Star of Bethlehem / Christmas History

    Adrian Gilbert discussed the significance of the Star of Bethlehem. Followed by Charles Reichblum on curious facts about Christmas.More »
  • Strange America/ Dreams & Energy Vampires

    Charles Reichblum shared fascinating facts about U.S. cities, states with wrong names, and past presidents. Kelly Sullivan Walden talked about dreams and energy vampires.More »
  • Art Bell Open Lines/ Friday the 13th

    George broke news of the sudden passing of Art Bell. Callers phoned in with thoughts and stories. Author Charles Reichblum discussed Friday the 13th.More »
  • Fascinating Holiday Facts & Open Lines

    Author Charles Reichblum revealed fascinating facts about the holidays. Open Lines followed in the latter half.More »
  • The Moon, Superstitions & Amazing Facts/ Open Lines

    George Noory welcomed author Charles Reichblum for a discussion on the moon, superstitions, and other amazing facts. Open Lines followed.More »
  • Friday the 13th & Superstitions

    Filling in for George Noory, Dave Schrader (email) welcomed Charles Reichblum, author of the Knowledge in a Nutshell book series, for a discussion on fascinating facts related to Friday the 13th and superstitions.More »
  • Superstitions

    Charles Reichblum, the author of the Knowledge in a Nutshell book series, discussed the origins of various superstitions. A number of "bad luck" superstitions such as Friday the 13th and stepping under a ladder, stem from religious connotations, he said. Seeing a black cat...More »

Last Night

JFK Assassination Revelations / Open Lines
JFK Assassination Revelations / Open Lines
JFK researcher George Schwimmer shared his remarkable theory about two "Lee Harvey Oswalds" at the JFK assassination. Followed by Open Lines in the latter half of the program.

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