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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.

Latest Episodes:

94: Two Talented Squirrels Dec 17, 2019

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Two (or more) small furry animals — Twiggy and Tommy — live on, in our hearts.

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Links and Show Notes:

Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel - Wikipedia

Tommy Tucker (squirrel) - Wikipedia

93: The Loch Ness Monster Dec 03, 2019

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Deep under the waters of Loch Ness swims a mystery that has haunted humankind for centuries ... or it could be exploding logs and hoaxes. Who knows?

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Links and Show Notes:

Loch Ness Monster found on Apple Maps (but of course) - CNET

Plesiosaurus - Wikipedia

Loch

92: Zone of Death Nov 19, 2019

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Due to an obscure legal loophole, it's theoretically possible that a criminal could get away with any crime — including murder — in a small corner of Yellowstone National Park.

Links and Show Notes:

Zone of Death (geography) - Wikipedia

91: The United States Navy Marine Mammal Program Nov 05, 2019

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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.

Links and Show Notes:

United States Navy Marine Mammal Program - Wikipedia

Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific - Wikipedia

Ungeniused #90: SEALAB - Relay FM

90: SEALAB Oct 22, 2019

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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.

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Links and Show Notes:

SEALAB - Wikipedia

Saturation diving - Wikipedia

Decompression sickness - Wikipedia

Aquanaut - Wikipedia

Ungeniused #30: Bat Bombs, Bird-Guided Missiles and More - Relay FM

Ungeniused #9: The Bermuda Triangle - Relay FM

89: Water Slides & Log Flume Rides Oct 08, 2019

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This week, the guys talk about water slides and give everyone some fast flume facts and FAQs.

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Links and Show Notes:

Water slide - Wikipedia

Ungeniused #1: Action Park - Relay FM

Log flume (ride) - Wikipedia

88: Bouncy Castles, Tube Men and Other Inflatable Goods Sep 24, 2019

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From bouncy castles to dancing Tube Men, inflatable goods make life more exciting, unless you consider the danger or local laws.

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Links and Show Notes:

‎Ungeniused on Apple Podcasts

Inflatable castle - Wikipedia

Tube man - Wikipedia

List of inflatable manufactured goods - Wikipedia

Ungeniused #84: Balloonfest '86 - Relay FM

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87: The Buttered Toast Phenomenon & Buttered Cat Paradox Sep 10, 2019

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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?