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    Ungeniused

    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. Hosted by Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley.

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    Latest Episodes:
    124: The Halifax Explosion Mar 09, 2021
    Show notes

    In December 1917, two ships collided in Halifax Harbor. The resulting explosion killed over 1,600 people, injured another 9,000 and leveled everything within a 1.6 mile radius.

    This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by:

    • Inside the Breakthrough: How science comes to life. Listen now.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Halifax Explosion - Wikipedia
    SS Imo - Wikipedia
    SS Mont-Blanc - Wikipedia
    123: Decimal Day Feb 23, 2021
    Show notes

    After decades of false starts, in 1971 the U.K. moved to a decimalized monetary system. Leading up to the change, banks had to take on massive amounts of work and people across the country had to get used to new coins and updated prices for goods.

    This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by:

    • Inside the Breakthrough: How science comes to life. Listen now.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Decimal Day - Wikipedia
    Florin (British coin) - Wikipedia
    Double florin - Wikipedia
    Ungeniused #86: The Great Exhibition and Crystal Palace - Relay FM
    Metre Convention - Wikipedia
    "Granny Gets The Point" PIF - Full Version - UK Decimal Day (1971) - YouTube
    Ungeniused #57: Left vs. Right-Hand Traffic - Relay FM
    122: Dazzle Camouflage Feb 09, 2021
    Show notes

    During World War I and II, the U.S. and Royal Navies turned to camouflage as a way to protect their ships and planes. One such method was a little more ... exciting than the others.

    This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by:

    • HelloFresh: Click this link and use code ungeniused10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping!

    Links and Show Notes:

    Dazzle camouflage - Wikipedia
    Norman Wilkinson (artist) - Wikipedia
    John Graham Kerr - Wikipedia
    Disruptive coloration - Wikipedia
    Vantablack - Wikipedia
    World War II ship camouflage measures of the United States Navy - Wikipedia
    121: The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Jan 26, 2021
    Show notes

    On January 28, 1986 the space shuttle Challenger broke up after launch, killing seven crew members, including one school teacher.

    This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by:

    • Inside the Breakthrough: How science comes to life. Listen now.

    Links and Show Notes:

    STS-51-L - Wikipedia
    Timeline of STS-51-L - Wikipedia
    Space Shuttle Challenger disaster - Wikipedia
    Teacher in Space Project - Wikipedia
    Rogers Commission Report - Wikipedia
    Liftoff #116: Remembering Challenger - Relay FM
    120: Sandboarding Jan 12, 2021
    Show notes

    If shredding fresh powder is just too mainstream for you, this could be the sport for you.

    This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by:

    • HelloFresh: Click this link and use code ungeniused10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping!

    Links and Show Notes:

    Sandboarding - Wikipedia
    Sand skiing - Wikipedia
    Monte Kaolino - Wikipedia
    119: The Battle of Palmdale Dec 15, 2020
    Show notes

    When your Navy drone runs away, calling the Air Force isn't always the best idea.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Battle of Palmdale - Wikipedia
    Grumman F6F Hellcat - Wikipedia
    Naval Air Station Point Mugu - Wikipedia
    Palmdale, California - Wikipedia
    118: Black Friday Dec 01, 2020
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    It's the most ... terrible time of the year.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Black Friday (shopping) - Wikipedia
    117: The Dead Sea Nov 17, 2020
    Show notes

    As its name implies, there is a lot of weird stuff going on with the Dead Sea.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Dead Sea - Wikipedia
    Dead Sea Transform - Wikipedia
    Hypersaline lake - Wikipedia
    Ungeniused #102: Pink Lakes - Relay FM
    Asphalt - Wikipedia
    Red Sea–Dead Sea Water Conveyance - Wikipedia
    116: Government Cheese Nov 03, 2020
    Show notes

    Sometimes, Uncle Sam has to step in and rescue the dairy industry.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Government cheese - Wikipedia
    American cheese - Wikipedia
    Agriculture and Food Act of 1981 - Wikipedia
    Ungeniused #67: The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist - Relay FM
    Ungeniused #104: The Norwegian Butter Crisis - Relay FM
    115: The Waffle House Index Oct 20, 2020
    Show notes

    When it comes to assessing storm damage, keeping an eye on cheap breakfast food may be the best way to do things.

    This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by:

    • Mint Mobile: Cut your unlimited wireless bill to $30 a month.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Waffle House Index - Wikipedia
    If Waffle House Is Closed, It’s Time To Panic | FiveThirtyEight
    The ‘Waffle House index’: Hurricane Matthew is so scary even the always-open eatery is evacuating - The Washington Post
    Hurricane Matthew - Wikipedia
    FEMA really does have a "Waffle House Index" for hurricanes - and they're not too happy about it • MuckRock
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