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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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#163: The Nottingham Cheese Riot
November 15th, 2022 · 5 minutes
In 1766, England was suffering from rising prices and food shortages. One day in October, violence broke out over cheese.
#162: The Gateway Arch
November 1st, 2022 · 14 minutes
Rising from the shores of the Mississippi River, the Gateway Arch welcomes thousands of visitors a year to explore it's soaring heights through tiny windows at the top.
#161: Waterbeds
October 18th, 2022 · 9 minutes
Waterbeds have been around a lot longer than you might think. Join Myke and Stephen as they dive into the world of nighttime waves.
#160: Dolly the Sheep
October 4th, 2022 · 10 minutes
In 1996, history was made when a research team in Scotland cloned the first animal from genetic material harvested from an adult mammal.
#159: Paris Syndrome
September 20th, 2022 · 8 minutes
Paris is a beautiful destination for millions of tourists a year, but for some of them, it's a nightmare. And Paris isn't even the only city with its own syndrome.
#158: Gummy Bears
September 6th, 2022 · 9 minutes
They're small, chewy, colorful and tasty. What's not to love?
#157: The West Fertilizer Company Explosion
August 23rd, 2022 · 11 minutes
On April 17, 2013, the town of West, Texas was home to a tragedy.
#156: The Svalbard Global Seed Vault
August 9th, 2022 · 6 minutes
In Norway, there is a building that contains a backup of the world's crops. The teams there are ready to help save humanity if things go sideways with the world's food supply.
#155: Some More Non-Water Floods
July 26th, 2022 · 9 minutes
The Great Molasses Flood could be the most famous non-water flood to have ever taken place, but there are several others that may sweep you off your feet.
#154: The Agreement Governing the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, The Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space Including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies and More
July 12th, 2022 · 6 minutes
There are several treaties that manage what countries — and companies — can do in outer space. Some of them are more useful than others.