Hosted by Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley.
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.
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#70: The National Geographic Society
January 15th, 2019 · 11 minutes
From magazines to television, conservation and preservation, the The National Geographic Society has been working to make the world a better place since 1888.
#69: Times Square Ball
January 1st, 2019 · 12 minutes
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.
#68: Hermitage Cats & The Chief Mouser
December 18th, 2018 · 9 minutes
From a Russian art museum to 10 Downing Street, cats are hard at work, keeping mice at bay.
#67: The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist
November 20th, 2018 · 8 minutes
Between 2011 and 2012, nearly 3,000 tons of maple syrup were stolen from the International Strategic Reserve. Yes, that's a thing.
#66: Pneumatic Tube Mail in New York City
November 6th, 2018 · 12 minutes
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.
#65: The Raising of Chicago
October 23rd, 2018 · 11 minutes
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.
#64: Chemtrails
October 10th, 2018 · 11 minutes
We've all seen the vapor trails left behind by jets as they streak across the sky, but are these clouds good or bad?
#63: Challenge Coins
September 25th, 2018 · 11 minutes
From World War I to podcasts today, challenge coins makes those who hold them far cooler.
#62: The 11 foot 8 Bridge
September 11th, 2018 · 11 minutes
The Norfolk Southern–Gregson Street Overpass is Internet famous for destroying the trucks of oblivious drivers.
#61: The Coca-Cola Company
September 1st, 2018 · 14 minutes
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.