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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:
    84: Balloonfest '86 Aug 01, 2019
    Show notes

    It sounds like releasing 1.5 million balloons to raise money would be a good idea, but in 1986, the people of Cleveland, Ohio learned that it is not.

    This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by:

    • ButcherBox: Thoughtfully sourced meat delivered directly to your door. Get 6 burgers free all summer.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Balloonfest '86 - Wikipedia
    Public Square, Cleveland - Wikipedia
    The Doomed Cleveland Balloonfest of '86 - YouTube

    (Please, please watch this.)

    The comic tragedy of Balloonfest ‘86 - Kottke.org
    83: Plastic Flamingos and Garden Gnomes Jul 16, 2019
    Show notes

    There are a wide range of garden decorations out there, but some are far classier than others.

    This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by:

    • Circle: Parental Control & Internet Filtering App. Get $30 off a Circle Home Plus.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Plastic flamingo - Wikipedia
    Don Featherstone (artist) - Wikipedia
    Ig Nobel Prize - Wikipedia
    Garden gnome - Wikipedia
    82: Reading Rainbow Jul 02, 2019
    Show notes

    Reading Rainbow was hugely influential on a generation of kids, but you don't have to take our word for it.

    This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by:

    • Circle: Parental Control & Internet Filtering App. Get $30 off a Circle Home Plus.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Reading Rainbow - Wikipedia
    List of accolades received by Reading Rainbow - Wikipedia
    Reading Rainbow comes back to life in the form of a brand new iPad app
    ‎LeVar Burton Kids Skybrary on the App Store
    Bring Reading Rainbow Back for Every Child, Everywhere! by LeVar Burton & Reading Rainbow — Kickstarter
    LeVar Burton Now Allowed to Use Reading Rainbow Catchphrase
    Reading Rainbow Theme Song (Original) - YouTube
    81: High Fives Jun 18, 2019
    Show notes

    High fives can be used as a rad greeting or a sick burn, and they can even help you keep from getting sick.

    This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by:

    • Moo: Custom business printing and design. Use promo code PRINTMOO for 15% off, when you spend $50 or more.

    Links and Show Notes:

    High five - Wikipedia
    Low five - Wikipedia
    80: The Winchester Mystery House Jun 04, 2019
    Show notes

    San Jose, California is home to the Winchester Mystery House, a sprawling mansion built over nearly four decades.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Winchester Mystery House - Wikipedia
    79: The Seventh-inning Stretch May 21, 2019
    Show notes

    If you think baseball is boring and slow, there is good news: you get to take a break, even as a fan!

    Links and Show Notes:

    Seventh-inning stretch - Wikipedia
    78: Rain of Animals May 07, 2019
    Show notes

    It isn't cats and dogs, but rains including fish, frogs and spiders have been recorded around the world.

    This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by:

    • Away: Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘ungeniused’.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Rain of animals - Wikipedia
    Waterspout (Threat to marine animals) - Wikipedia
    77: 420 Apr 20, 2019
    Show notes

    Started as a terrible codename by some high school friends in the early 1970s, 420 is now a worldwide phenomenon.

    This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by:

    • Backblaze: Unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $6/month.

    Links and Show Notes:

    420 (cannabis culture) - Wikipedia
    Steven Hager - Wikipedia
    High Times - Wikipedia
    76: Three More Unusual Sports Apr 09, 2019
    Show notes

    This time, Stephen and Myke discuss extreme ironing, lawn mower racing and egg tapping.

    This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by:

    • Backblaze: Unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $6/month.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Ungeniused #25: Three Unusual Sports - Relay FM
    Extreme ironing - Wikipedia
    Lawn mower racing - Wikipedia
    Egg tapping - Wikipedia
    Conkers - Wikipedia
    75: Chicago Tylenol Murders Mar 26, 2019
    Show notes

    In 1982, a series of murders rocked the country and changed consumer packaging forever.

    This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by:

    • ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Chicago Tylenol murders - Wikipedia
    Chicago Tylenol Murders: The First Domestic Terror Incident | Chicago magazine | October 2012
    Murder by Tylenol - Motherboard
    Can Tylenol murders still be solved 35 years later?
    Stella Nickell - Wikipedia
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