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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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#91: The United States Navy Marine Mammal Program
November 5th, 2019 · 11 minutes
For six decades, the United States Navy Marine Mammal Program has trained sea lions and dolphins to carry out missions around the world. This work includes detecting underwater mines, defending against attack swimmers and more.
#90: SEALAB
October 22nd, 2019 · 10 minutes
In the 1960s, the U.S. Navy studied long-term diving techniques through the SEALAB program, which included a dolphin assistant, sabotage and a fatal accident.
#89: Water Slides & Log Flume Rides
October 8th, 2019 · 10 minutes
This week, the guys talk about water slides and give everyone some fast flume facts and FAQs.
#88: Bouncy Castles, Tube Men and Other Inflatable Goods
September 24th, 2019 · 8 minutes
From bouncy castles to dancing Tube Men, inflatable goods make life more exciting, unless you consider the danger or local laws.
#87: The Buttered Toast Phenomenon & Buttered Cat Paradox
September 10th, 2019 · 9 minutes
If toast always lands butter-side down, and cats always land on their feet, what happens when a cat falls off a table with a piece of toast strapped to its back?
#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.