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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Fan Favorite: 9 Snowy Facts to get you through your Snow Day

Fan Favorite: 9 Snowy Facts to get you through your Snow Day

Grab a mug of cocoa and hit play already! From Renaissance snow angels to an award-winning trick for never slipping in the snow, Will and Mango have a special wintery mix ready for your snow day.See o...

26 Dec 20248min

Riots, Donkeys and Pretty Lights: History's Most Memorable Holiday Parties!

Riots, Donkeys and Pretty Lights: History's Most Memorable Holiday Parties!

Want to know why George Washington's eggnog was so potent? Or how new immigrants partied on Ellis Island? Or what was the wildest party to ever take place at West Point? Or the very particular way tha...

23 Dec 202437min

Let's all go to... Indonesia!

Let's all go to... Indonesia!

Want to know why Indonesian postal workers have one of the hardest jobs in the world? Or why the country is the best place to find new bird species? Or why it's an honor when someone makes you a tall ...

20 Dec 202431min

The Latest Advances in Doggy Science

The Latest Advances in Doggy Science

Whether you're trying to analyze your sled dogs' athletic performance, get your pooch to stop barking at the mailman or simply trying to get an extra year or two with man's best friend, the newest dog...

18 Dec 202424min

What's the Story Behind Our Favorite Pens?

What's the Story Behind Our Favorite Pens?

People have been writing by hand for thousands of years—ever since the Mesopotamians started doodling in cuneiform. That means there’s a vast, inky world for Will and Mango to explore, from the differ...

12 Dec 202435min

9 Warm, Cozy Facts About Sweaters

9 Warm, Cozy Facts About Sweaters

'Tis the season for knitwear! So we’re celebrating sweaters of all shapes and sizes. Did you know that the ugly Christmas sweater trend got its start over a hundred years ago? Or that American soldier...

10 Dec 202433min

Liechtenstein: The Little Country with A Lot of Teeth!

Liechtenstein: The Little Country with A Lot of Teeth!

Pack your bags! Today, Will and Mango are taking you on a trip to Europe’s second-least visited country: Liechtenstein. Along the way, we’ll discover how this tiny spot on the map came to exist (spoil...

5 Dec 202439min

9 ✈️  ✈️  ✈️  High-Flying Facts ✈️  ✈️  ✈️  About Skywriting!

9 ✈️ ✈️ ✈️ High-Flying Facts ✈️ ✈️ ✈️ About Skywriting!

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… an ad for cigarettes?! For the past 102 years, people have been using airplanes to turn exhaust into ads, political slogans, birthday greetings, and more. But where di...

3 Dec 202425min

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