Wow, I Never Knew That!

Discover how the teddy bear, manhole cover, piggy bank, sandwich, and even Times Square got their start! From Coca-Cola to the Slinky and the spicy truth about food, this episode is packed with eye-opening surprises and unexpected origins.

From bikinis to baseball caps, credit cards to the credit you give diamonds, this episode uncovers the wild origins behind the stuff you use (and wear!) every day. Plus: ice cream cones, hot dogs, Etch A Sketch, and what sneezing at the sun really means.

From aspirin to GPS, barcodes to barber poles, find out the curious backstories behind everyday essentials. Why do geese fly in a V? What causes brain freeze? And yes, there was a real Mr. Crapper. Plus: Popsicles, pound keys, and belly buttons!

From bulletproof vests to wishbones, and scuba gear to gray hair, uncover the quirky origins of everyday things. Why do we walk curbside? Whats up with notches on coins? Plus: internet slang, neon lights, daylight saving time, and kitty litter!

From the Eiffel Tower to Super Glue, uncover the surprising stories behind everyday objects and odd phrases like “cold shoulder” and “your name is mud.” Plus: the first pizza, lipstick, Ponzi schemes, rabbits feet, and the truth behind Häagen-Dazs!

Ever wonder why barns are red or why we yell “fore” in golf? Discover the surprising roots of candy canes, trampolines, umbrellas, and MRI machines. Plus: shotgun seats, SweetN Low, womens buttons, and why we say “God bless you” after a sneeze!

What do PEZ, zippers, touch lamps, and “OK” have in common? Their surprising stories are all here! From lawn mowers to roulette wheels, stewardesses to cell phone buzzers, plus Thermoses, ducks, and why Mark Twain wasnt his real name.

Why do cats always land on their feet? Whats behind Bluetooth, dry cleaning, and the rule about waiting an hour after eating? From corkscrews to cold feet, nachos to Grand Central, this episode unpacks the wild origins of things we barely think about.

How did Band-Aids come to be? Why were bridesmaids invented? Discover the origins of cotton candy, gadgets, traffic lights, and fortune cookies. Plus: barbed wire, sunglasses, Dominos Pizza, Avenue of the Americas, and the battle of GSM vs. CDMA!

Where did Monopoly come from? Why do we say “getting fired” or “In Like Flynn”? This episode uncovers the surprising roots of matches, area codes, wedding rings, tuxedos, potluck dinners, political parties, and even Xs and Os.

Why do stars twinkle? What makes pepper trigger a sneeze? This episode explores aerosol cans, braille, jaywalking, the Zamboni, and Ex-Lax. Plus: Alaskas odd history, “Happy Birthday” rights, pistachios, bakers dozens, and the phrase “gift horse.”

Discover how miniature golf, duct tape, dynamite, and Morse code came to be. Ever wonder why we knock on wood or say “cup of joe”? Plus: hamburgers, jerky, yo-yos, compasses, light sticks, and the secret behind the Swiss Army knife.

From pasteurization to poppy seeds, discover how the #2 pencil got its name and why trailers play after movies. Learn the truth behind rainbows, sliced bread, scapegoats, phonographs, aluminum cans, almond milk, and why we say “pony up.”

How did a board game inspire the QR code? Why did Twinkies switch flavors? Whats with rains scent, or that clingy shower curtain? Discover the worlds hottest pepper, honeys secret, and many more fun facts.

Discover how ramen noodles were invented, why airplane lights dim during landing and takeoff, and how a sci-fi novel led to the creation of the Taser. You'll also learn about tattoo technology, the surprising story of KFC in Japan, and much more.

Discover the x-ray camera that gave people superpowers, how Play-Doh cleaned walls, and why pound cake is so heavy. From purring cats to a Pringles burial, dont miss these wild and weird facts, plus much more!

Uncover Pixars secret code, why movie popcorn is so pricey, and how a farmer invented glitter! From crocodile jaws to IKEAs name, dont miss these surprising stories and much more!

What do the M's in M&M's stand for? Why does grapefruit juice clash with some medication? From mood rings and video games to snoring solutions and fat-burning facts-get ready for surprising answers, plus much more.

Chocolate chip cookies were a happy accident, snakes can save lives, and squirrels help plant forests! From hidden secrets under NYC to honeybee teamwork and pyramid surprises, this and much more.

How did bubblegum start? What does the BMW logo really mean? From the spicy origin of Flamin Hot Cheetos to the wild cost of selling hot dogs in NYC, plus sneezing dangers, banana curves, and much more.

Uncover the real sounds behind Lightsabers, Google's original name, and how Santa's pilot's license is real. From eye floaters to cruise ship secrets and a sundae tied to Psycho-these surprising facts and more.

Is expired bottled water unsafe? Why was bubble wrap invented? From a smashed priceless guitar to purple fences, jean pockets, and the worlds longest case of hiccups-get ready for tons of jaw-dropping facts.

Samuel L. Jackson used the force to share his favorite color, Gatorades name isnt about gators, and The Terminator script sold for less than a latte! From Sonys rice cookers to Solo cup secrets, these stories much more.