Wow, I Never Knew That!
This educational series explores surprising facts and the histories behind familiar things. Its episodes trace the origins of everyday objects and ideas, connecting ordinary experiences with the stories behind them.
- Format
- Series
- Runtime
- 23 episodes
- Content rating
- PG
- Director
- David Harris Katz
- Language
- English
Episodes
Sketchy Past
Watch episodePop’s Sicle
Watch episodeVest Intentions
Watch episodeHäagen Who?
Watch episodeFrom No to Sweet’n Low
Watch episodeSay PEZ!
Watch episodeNacho Average Name
Nacho Average Name explores the origins and explanations behind familiar things, including Bluetooth, dry cleaning, corkscrews, nachos and Grand Central. It also asks why cats land on their feet and examines the idea of waiting an hour after eating.
Watch episodeToo Many Dots
Watch episodeMission: Boardwalk
Watch episodeIce Job
Ice Job moves from twinkling stars and pepper-induced sneezes to the histories of aerosol cans, braille, jaywalking and the Zamboni. Its other subjects include Alaska, the rights to “Happy Birthday,” pistachios, baker’s dozens, Ex-Lax and the phrase “gift horse.”
Watch episodeKnife to Meet You
Watch episodeUdderly Not
Watch episodeRain Check
Rain Check connects everyday questions with surprising origins: a board game’s link to the QR code, changing Twinkie flavors, the smell of rain and a clinging shower curtain. The episode also explores the hottest pepper and a secret about honey.
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