TELEVISION
About
A whimsical television series jam-packed with exciting tidbits and fascinating facts that uncover the origins behind the stuff you're already familiar with. You'll be fascinated to learn how they've all really come about!
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Episodes
1. Coca Cola, Slinky, Frisbee
22m
Learn how a pharmacist and an accountant created Coca-Cola. How a U.S. president helped create the Teddy Bear. How the Slinky and Wiffle Balls were invented.
2. Etch A Sketch, Bingo, Moon Landing
22m
How the Etch A Sketch was based on a plotting device to create graphics. What did Neil Armstrong really say when he stepped on the moon, the answer will surprise you! Where did the explosive name Bikini come from?
3. Popsicle, Barber Poles, Fireflies
22m
Learn how an 11-year-old boy created the Popsicle. Why barber poles have red and white stripes? How a melting chocolate bar gave way to the invention of the microwave.
4. Kitty Litter, Neon Lights, Wishbone
22m
You'll learn how Kitty Litter clawed its way into our homes. And you'll learn how a bulletproof vest stops a bullet. And we'll "cut to the chase" and explain the history behind this common phrase!
5. Haagen Dazs, America's First Pizzeria, Charcoal Briquettes
22m
Did you know Parisians wanted to tear down the Eiffel Tower? We'll explain why and how it was saved! Then, you'll visit America's first pizzeria. And how the gourmet ice cream Haagen Dazs started in the Bronx, New York!
6. Sweet 'N Low, Golf, Potato Chip
22m
Find out the truth behind how Sweet 'N Low actually got its name! Why do we yell Shotgun when getting into a car with friends? How the potato chip was invented out of anger.
7. Thermos, Pez Candy, Mark Twain
22m
Learn the secrets behind how a Thermos can keep your beverage hot or cold for hours. How PEZ was initially created to help people to stop smoking? And what Mark Twain's real name is and why he changed it.
8. Grand Central Terminal, 120 Volts, Nachos
22m
Learn many astonishing secrets within the world's most famous train station, Grand Central Terminal. Why don't birds fall off branches when they sleep? And how do dry cleaners clean your clothes without water?
9. Domino's Pizza, Fortune Cookies, Gadgets
22m
You'll learn why Dominick's Pizza became Domino's Pizza. And the origin of fluffy sweet cotton candy. Where did the term Gadget come from?
10. Monopoly, Area Codes, Tuxedo
22m
How the Jersey shore and one of its famous boardwalks helped to inspire the iconic board game Monopoly. How did a donkey and an elephant become associated with politics? What's the difference between top-grain leather and full-grain leather?
Extended Details
- SeriesWow, I Never Knew That!
- Closed CaptionsEnglish