Part-Time Genius

Part-Time Genius

Are you a knowledge junkie who loves when facts are stranger than fiction? Do you find yourself constantly tripping down Wikipedia rabbit holes (and delighting in the journey)? Have you ever been told you ask a lot of questions? If so, congrats! You’re one of us: a Part-Time Genius! Join Will, Mango, and the team as we scour the globe in search of obscure facts, offbeat locales, and hidden histories. Along the way, we’ll chat with experts, play some games, get in touch with our silly side, and celebrate the fine art of staying curious.

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Episoder(485)

9 Facts About Buttons That Aren't Nuclear

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 Apr 8min

9 Kilt-Tilting Facts About Scotland

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 Mar 27min

How Did the Avocado Conquer the World?

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 Mar 32min

Is The Legend of Zelda the Perfect Video Game?

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 Mar 48min

9 Last Words Worth Remembering

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 Mar 10min

9 Helpful Facts About Assistive Technology

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 Mar 24min

How Did Settlers Create New Orleans from Swampland?

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 Mar 35min

What’s the Best Passport to Carry? (And Why Do We Carry Passports?)

What’s the Best Passport to Carry? (And Why Do We Carry Passports?)

Travel identification has taken many forms over the years, from stone tablets to an exhausting process that involved posting your itinerary on a church door. But how did we arrive at the standardized ...

10 Mar 35min

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