Ungeniused is a show dedicated to covering the weirdest articles found on Wikipedia. Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley are here to explain topics and share knowledge you'll never be able to use in real life. Hosted by Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 14 hours 27 minutes
episode 70: The National Geographic Society
From magazines to television, conservation and preservation, the The National Geographic Society has been working to make the world a better place since 1888.
episode 69: Times Square Ball
Every January 1, New Yorkers count in the new year by dropping a ball. As it turns out, that's is more complicated than it would seem.
episode 68: Hermitage Cats & The Chief Mouser
From a Russian art museum to 10 Downing Street, cats are hard at work, keeping mice at bay.
episode 67: The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist
Between 2011 and 2012, nearly 3,000 tons of maple syrup were stolen from the International Strategic Reserve. Yes, that's a thing.
episode 66: Pneumatic Tube Mail in New York City
Back in the day, some residents of New York City received their mail via a complex underground tube system. This episode was recorded live in Manhattan.
episode 65: The Raising of Chicago
In the 1850s and 60s, engineers and crews worked to raise many of Chicago's buildings to help keep water from Lake Michigan out of the city. This episode was recorded live in Chicago, safely above the water line.
episode 64: Chemtrails
We've all seen the vapor trails left behind by jets as they streak across the sky, but are these clouds good or bad?
episode 63: Challenge Coins
From World War I to podcasts today, challenge coins makes those who hold them far cooler.
episode 62: The 11 foot 8 Bridge
The Norfolk Southern–Gregson Street Overpass is Internet famous for destroying the trucks of oblivious drivers.
episode 61: The Coca-Cola Company
From its origins after The Civil War to its mysterious ingredient list, we tackle all the Coca-Cola questions that have bubbled up since our previous episode.