Wow, I Never Knew That!
Explores tidbits and fascinating facts that uncover the truths and origins behind already familiar things, from common items to everyday phrases.
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Behind the scenes of how Coca-Cola got its start; how a U.S. president helped create the teddy bear; the origin of the Slinky; the Wiffle Ball; how a pie tin inspired the creation of the Frisbee.
S1:E1 • Jan 1, 2011 • 23m
The history of Etch-A-Sketch; what Neil Armstrong said when he stepped onto the moon; the origin of the word "bikini"; why we kiss under mistletoe; ice cream cone; why cedar keeps moths from eating clothes; why we sneeze when we look at the sun.
S1:E3 • Jan 1, 2011 • 23m
The invention of kitty litter; how a garment made from woven fibers can stop a bullet; walking under a ladder; the history behind the wedding ring; why we move our clocks ahead during Daylight Savings Time; the phrase, "cut to the chase."
S1:E4 • Jan 1, 2011 • 23m
The truth behind the Eiffel Tower; the invention of the backyard barbecue; America's first pizzeria; lipstick; the history of how Häagen-Dazs got its start.
S1:E5 • Jan 1, 2011 • 23m
How Sweet 'N Low got its name; opening an umbrella in a house; why women's shirts button on the left and men's on the right; what the word "zip" in zip code means; how potato chips were invented out of anger.
S1:E6 • Jan 1, 2011 • 23m
The secrets behind Thermos' technology; facts about Pez; how the father of American literature got his name; why Mark Twain changed his name; where the term "OK" originated; how cell phones vibrate when set to mute.
S1:E7 • Jan 1, 2011 • 23m
Behind the scenes at Grand Central Terminal; the invention of the corkscrew; dry cleaning; how cats land on their feet after falling.
S1:E8 • Jan 1, 2011 • 23m
How Dominick's Pizza became Domino's Pizza; cotton candy; the origin of the word "gadget"; the difference between GSM and CDMA.
S1:E9 • Jan 1, 2023 • 23m
How a Jersey Shore boardwalk inspired the game Monopoly; the origin of the phrase, "In Like Flynn"; how a donkey and an elephant came to symbolize politics; the difference between top grain leather and full grain leather; the tuxedo.
S1:E10 • Jan 1, 2011 • 23m
Why the Zamboni Ice Resurfacing Machine was invented; why pistachio nuts are red; why we get 13 loaves of bread in a baker's dozen; how the visually impaired read braille; what "CE" stamped on electronic equipment means.
S1:E11 • Jan 1, 2011 • 23m
The evolution of the Swiss Army Knife; miniature golf; where the terms "cup of joe" and "java" came from; the invention of dynamite; the origin of the hamburger patty; why we say "knock on wood" when we want to make sure nothing bad happens.
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