Why Are Whales So Big? with Nick Pyenson!
How long do whales live, and how do scientists figure out their age? What does it take to sustain a whale's enormous size? And why do whales have mustaches and belly buttons? Featuring Nick Pyenson, a...
7 Huhti 27min
9 Facts About Buttons That Aren't Nuclear
Will, Gabe and Mango take the focus off the nuclear button, and put it squarely on all the other buttons out there that are feeling a little neglected, from colonial button molds to Jimmy Carter’s pan...
3 Huhti 8min
9 Kilt-Tilting Facts About Scotland
What unique title do you earn if you climb Scotland’s tallest mountains? How is the Scots language being preserved? What’s the deep, dark secret behind bagpipes? And most important, do you support Wil...
31 Maalis 27min
How Did the Avocado Conquer the World?
Forget boring toast—the world has been making all sorts of avocado advances. Why aren't you using an avocado sock? Should you be investing in diet avocados from Spain? And why aren't you drinking your...
27 Maalis 32min
Is The Legend of Zelda the Perfect Video Game?
Strap on your sword and grab your ocarina, because today we're celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda! Join Mango and Gabe as they uncover the secrets of Nintendo's landmark fantasy s...
24 Maalis 48min
9 Last Words Worth Remembering
On his deathbed, Winston Churchill’s last words were: “I’m bored with it all.” What a missed opportunity! In this slightly morbid but highly entertaining episode, Will and Mango dig up more last words...
20 Maalis 10min
9 Helpful Facts About Assistive Technology
What’s an ear trumpet, and where can you find the world’s biggest collection of them? How did a frustrated young watchmaker transform the wheelchair forever? Why does a robotic arm make such a great d...
17 Maalis 24min
How Did Settlers Create New Orleans from Swampland?
New Orleans is one of the most charming and unique cities in the United States… but 300 years ago, it would've been hard to see that potential. In this episode, Will and Mango dig into how French the ...
13 Maalis 35min
