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Wow, I Never Knew That! - Season 1

Series: Wow, I Never Knew That!
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Episodes
13
Rating
TVPG
Year
2017
Language
English
Publisher
Filmhub

About

Did you know the potato chip was invented out of anger? Or that the red and white stripes on a barber pole were meant to represent bloody bandages? These questions and more are answered and explained in this exciting series called Wow, I Never Knew That!

Related Subjects

  • Documentary
  • Educational

Episodes

1. Coca Cola, Slinky, Frisbee

23m

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In this episode of Wow, I Never Knew That, it's an American soft drink icon, enjoyed in places all over the globe. Now, learn the tucked away trivia of how a pharmacist and an accountant created the most famous soda in the world, we'll take you behind the scenes of COCA COLA.

2. Etch A Sketch, Bingo, Bikini

23m

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In this episode of Wow, I Never Knew That, before computer drawing programs, there was a toy that if you mastered its two circular white knobs you could have a picture perfect SKETCH.

3. Popsicle, Barber Poles, Brain Freeze

23m

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In this episode of Wow, I Never Knew That, as a kid, on a hot summer's day, nothing cools you down like a frozen fruity POPSICLE.

4. Kitty Litter, Bullet Proof Vest, Neon Lights

23m

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In this episode of Wow, I Never Knew That, it was the PURRRFECT idea for making our furry friends more pleasant around the house.

5. Haagen Dazs, America's First Pizzeria, Charcoal Briquettes

23m

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In this episode of Wow, I Never Knew That, it's the city of love, Paris, France. The world over knows its most famous structure, the Eiffel Tower. But did you know PARISIANS originally wanted to tear it down.

6. Sweet 'N Low, Riding Shotgun, Potato Chip

23m

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In this episode of Wow, I Never Knew That, it's been sweetening America for almost 40 years. Now, find out the truth behind how SWEET N LOW actually got its name.

7. Thermos, Pez Candy, Mark Twain

23m

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In this episode of Wow, I Never Knew That, it's the revolutionary container that keeps your liquids ice cold and your coffee steaming hot. Learn the secrets behind THERMOS' amazing technology!

8. Grand Central Terminal, 120 Volts, Nachos

23m

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In this episode of Wow, I Never Knew That, it's one of the world's most famous train stations. GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL.

9. Domino's Pizza, Fortune Cookies, Gadgets

23m

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In this episode of Wow, I Never Knew That, it's cheesy and delicious and eaten all over the world. You'll learn how DOMINICK'S PIZZA became DOMINOS PIZZA plus many other made to order, mouth-watering tidbits.

10. Monopoly, Area Codes, Tuxedo

23m

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In this episode of Wow, I Never Knew That, take a trip to the Jersey Shore and learn how one of its famous boardwalks helped to inspire the iconic board game of MONOPOLY.

Extended Details

  • SeriesWow, I Never Knew That!
  • Closed CaptionsEnglish