Who Invented the Dunce Cap? (And other unusual School Supplies)
Why is there a bull on the Elmer's glue bottle? What did kids use to carry their books around before they had backpacks? And why does a giant cone tree get everyone excited about starting school in Ge...
16 Okt 201927min
How did settlers create New Orleans from swampland?
New Orleans is one of the most charming and distinct cities in America… but 300 years ago, it would have been hard to see that potential. In this episode, Will and Mango dig into how French the French...
26 Aug 201935min
Is a Funny Boss better for your Workplace? (And other Secrets from Office Culture!)
Will and Mango take a look around the office, from why cubicles were actually a forward-thinking invention, to how knives became a wonderful way to show your applause at the workplace in Cuba to why t...
16 Aug 201931min
Are Pigeons Smarter Than They Look?
Sure, they nuzzled their way into Mike Tyson's heart (and Nikola Tesla; and Bert from Bert and Ernie!), but how intelligent are pigeons? Have scientists really trained the birds to read? Did they actu...
11 Jul 201930min
Fan Favorite: Why are we so Nostalgic for Sugary Breakfast Cereals?
Is Cap'n Crunch Really a Captain? Is the Silly Rabbit using psychological tricks on kids? And why did everyone stop putting prizes in cereal boxes? Will and Mango take a trip down memory lane, explori...
20 Jun 201939min
Fan Favorite: What are the Movie Industry's Biggest Secrets?
Why do movie theaters limit their audiences to 299 seats? Did dishware really save the movie industry? And why is Lara Croft: Tomb Raider considered a Hollywood masterpiece? (spoiler: it has nothing t...
7 Jun 201933min
Why did the Inventor of Shopping Malls Hate Malls?
While no one is going to malls (or so it seems), everyone seems to be talking about them: the CDC is writing up reports on mall walkers, people are growing beards to get into the mall Santa game, and ...
28 Mai 201933min
How Close Are We to Resurrecting a Woolly Mammoth?
Will and Mango dig wonder: how hard it is to bring a species back from extinction? Plus: why do people wake up in the morgue after being declared dead? Why are fish markets the best places to look for...
10 Mai 201932min
