How Did Jacques Cousteau Fall in Love with the Sea?
Whether you knew him as a conservationist, an explorer, a spy or a fashion icon, Jacques Cousteau showcased the sea's mysteries to a curious world. But how did the rebellious teenager with a penchant ...
5 Feb 201939min
9 Things Hiding on your Money
From the treasury joker who snuck his face on some cash, to Theodore Roosevelt’s drastic redesign for the penny, to the very best reason Harriet Tubman belongs on the $20, Will and Mango are diving in...
31 Jan 201914min
What does Plastic Surgery have to do with the Civil War?
Why are people getting plastic surgery on their fingerprints? Why was the Civil War such a golden era for procedures? And why is everyone suddenly obsessed with the length of their philtrums? Will and...
25 Jan 201933min
9 Wonderful Wintertime Inventions
Did a 15-year old really invent the snowmobile? Why was the original use for a Kleen-Ex? How come Eddie Bauer gets zero credit for his genius idea? And what's so special about the Greenwood Champion E...
25 Jan 201916min
Why Can’t You Copyright a Chicken Sandwich?
In 2019, a new cache of works entered the Public Domain— from Charlie Chaplin to Jane Austen stories to Felix the Cat cartoons. But what does that really mean? Will and Mango dig into how Mickey Mouse...
18 Jan 201931min
The Surprising Origins of 9 TV Spin-Offs
What was the worst cartoon inspired by Happy Days? Why did The Golden Girls try to open a hotel? And which dysfunctional character from The Office almost got a starring role on Parks and Rec? Will and...
16 Jan 201917min
Fan Favorite: Will Coffee Make Me Live Longer?
Want to know who to blame for your coffee addiction? From goats, Turks to the Archangel Gabriel, Will and Mango chase down a whole world of (coffee) pot stirrers while shedding light on whether monkey...
11 Jan 201939min
Why Did Ben Franklin Look Up to Genghis Khan?
Sure, Genghis Khan pillaged lands with glee and killed millions of people in his ruthless quest for power. But was he kind of a good person? Like, was he pro-justice and pro-environment? And also, did...
10 Jan 201933min
