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Wow, I Never Knew That! - Season 1

Series: Wow, I Never Knew That!
4.4
(7)
Episodes
13
Rating
TVPG
Year
2022
Language
English

About

"Wow, I Never Knew That!" is a fast-paced, fun series packed with eye-opening facts and surprising history! This award-winning show delivers quick, bite-sized stories that grab you fast. It's wildly addictive, endlessly fascinating, and binge-worthy!

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Episodes

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1. Bear Essentials

22m

Discover how the teddy bear, manhole cover, piggy bank, sandwich, and even Times Square got their start! From Coca-Cola to the Slinky and the spicy truth about food, this episode is packed with eye-opening surprises and unexpected origins.

2. Sketchy Past

22m

From bikinis to baseball caps, credit cards to the credit you give diamonds, this episode uncovers the wild origins behind the stuff you use (and wear!) every day. Plus: ice cream cones, hot dogs, Etch A Sketch, and what sneezing at the sun really means.

3. Pop's Sicle

22m

From aspirin to GPS, barcodes to barber poles, find out the curious backstories behind everyday essentials. Why do geese fly in a V? What causes brain freeze? And yes, there was a real Mr. Crapper. Plus: Popsicles, pound keys, and belly buttons!

4. Vest Intentions

22m

From bulletproof vests to wishbones, and scuba gear to gray hair, uncover the quirky origins of everyday things. Why do we walk curbside? What's up with notches on coins? Plus: internet slang, neon lights, daylight saving time, and kitty litter!

5. Haagen Who?

22m

From the Eiffel Tower to Super Glue, uncover the surprising stories behind everyday objects and odd phrases like "cold shoulder"and "your name is mud" Plus: the first pizza, lipstick, Ponzi schemes, rabbit's feet, and the truth behind Häagen-Dazs!

6. From No to Sweet'N Low

22m

Ever wonder why barns are red or why we yell "fore" in golf? Discover the surprising roots of candy canes, trampolines, umbrellas, and MRI machines. Plus: shotgun seats, Sweet'N Low, women's buttons, and why we say "God bless you"after a sneeze!

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