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Ungeniused is a show dedicated to covering the weirdest articles found on Wikipedia and sharing knowledge you'll (probably) never be able to use in real life.
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#86: The Great Exhibition and Crystal Palace
August 27th, 2019 · 11 minutes
The first (official) World's Fair — and the building that housed it — were both incredible feats for their day.
#85: World's Fairs
August 13th, 2019 · 9 minutes
World's fairs have been held for over 200 years to highlight advances in technology and progress as the nations continue to march toward the future.
#84: Balloonfest '86
August 1st, 2019 · 8 minutes
It sounds like releasing 1.5 million balloons to raise money would be a good idea, but in 1986, the people of Cleveland, Ohio learned that it is not.
#83: Plastic Flamingos and Garden Gnomes
July 16th, 2019 · 9 minutes
There are a wide range of garden decorations out there, but some are far classier than others.
#82: Reading Rainbow
July 2nd, 2019 · 9 minutes
Reading Rainbow was hugely influential on a generation of kids, but you don't have to take our word for it.
#81: High Fives
June 18th, 2019 · 9 minutes
High fives can be used as a rad greeting or a sick burn, and they can even help you keep from getting sick.
#80: The Winchester Mystery House
June 4th, 2019 · 8 minutes
San Jose, California is home to the Winchester Mystery House, a sprawling mansion built over nearly four decades.
#79: The Seventh-inning Stretch
May 21st, 2019 · 8 minutes
If you think baseball is boring and slow, there is good news: you get to take a break, even as a fan!
#78: Rain of Animals
May 7th, 2019 · 9 minutes
It isn't cats and dogs, but rains including fish, frogs and spiders have been recorded around the world.
#77: 420
April 20th, 2019 · 10 minutes
Started as a terrible codename by some high school friends in the early 1970s, 420 is now a worldwide phenomenon.