Human ingenuity knows no limits! Today Will, Gabe, and Mango raid the United States Patent Office to find some of the weirdest, funniest, and most confusing inventions of all time. 

This episode originally aired on April 7, 2020.

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Human ingenuity knows no limits! Today Will, Gabe, and Mango raid the United States Patent Office to find some of the weirdest, funniest, and most confusing inventions of all time.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com"></a>
This episode originally aired on April 7, 2020.
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Are you a knowledge junkie who loves when facts are stranger than fiction? Do you find yourself constantly tripping down Wikipedia rabbit holes (and delighting in the journey)? Have you ever been told you ask a lot of questions? If so, congrats! You’re one of us: a Part-Time Genius! Join Will, Mango, and the team as we scour the globe in search of obscure facts, offbeat locales, and hidden histories. Along the way, we’ll chat with experts, play some games, get in touch with our silly side, and celebrate the fine art of staying curious.

Are you a knowledge junkie who loves when facts are stranger than fiction? Do you find yourself constantly tripping down Wikipedia rabbit holes (and delighting in the journey)? Have you ever been told you ask a lot of questions? If so, congrats! You&rsquo;re one of us: a Part-Time Genius! Join Will, Mango, and the team as we scour the globe in search of obscure facts, offbeat locales, and hidden histories. Along the way, we&rsquo;ll chat with experts, play some games, get in touch with our silly side, and celebrate the fine art of staying curious.

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This episode Will, Gabe and Mango raid the US Patent office to find some of the weirdest, funniest, and most confusing inventions of all time. Plus, the trio discusses the easiest way to scam $6 off of us.

9 Absurd Inventions You (Probably) Won't See on Shark Tank

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Join Will and Mango as they try to mediate the world’s weirdest arguments about borders, including the ongoing fight for an island of puffins and a centuries-old struggle to control a quarter mile of mountain. Plus: One man’s efforts to make his daughter an abandoned desert princess, and “the turducken of border disputes,” which involved a corner of India inside Bangladesh which was inside India but also inside Bangladesh.

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Join Will and Mango as they try to mediate the world&rsquo;s weirdest arguments about borders, including the ongoing fight for an island of puffins and a centuries-old struggle to control a quarter mile of mountain. Plus: One man&rsquo;s efforts to make his daughter an abandoned desert princess, and &ldquo;the turducken of border disputes,&rdquo; which involved a corner of India inside Bangladesh which was inside India but also inside Bangladesh.
Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email higeniuses@gmail.com.
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9 Map-Slapping Border Disputes

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Why are people getting plastic surgery on their fingerprints? Why was the Civil War such a golden era for procedures? And why is everyone suddenly obsessed with the length of their philtrums? Will and Mango take a brisk walk through the history of plastic surgery.

This episode originally aired on January 25, 2019.

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Why are people getting plastic surgery on their fingerprints? Why was the Civil War such a golden era for procedures? And why is everyone suddenly obsessed with the length of their philtrums? Will and Mango take a brisk walk through the history of plastic surgery.
This episode originally aired on January 25, 2019.
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Why are people getting plastic surgery on their fingerprints? Why was the Civil War such a golden era for procedures?

What Does Plastic Surgery Have to Do With the Civil War?

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Teleportation is a major mode of travel in science fiction, but when will it become a reality? To find out, Mango and Gabe are grappling with the history and theoretical science behind one of humanity’s most anticipated technologies. Along the way, they explore the surprising connection between teleportation and ancient stage magic, and introduce you to the most romantic song about quantum entanglement that you’ve ever heard. (Probably.)
Check out David Nagler’s website and his band, As For the Future!
Listen to Mangesh’s conversation with Daniel Whiteson about aliens, physics, and alien physics!
Learn more about Daniel’s work, books, and podcast at his website!

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Teleportation is a major mode of travel in science fiction, but when will it become a reality? To find out, Mango and Gabe are grappling with the history and theoretical science behind one of humanity&rsquo;s most anticipated technologies. Along the way, they explore the surprising connection between teleportation and ancient stage magic, and introduce you to the most romantic song about quantum entanglement that you&rsquo;ve ever heard. (Probably.)
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<li aria-level="1">Check out David Nagler&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.davidnagler.com/">website</a> and his band, <a href="https://asforthefuture.bandcamp.com/album/as-for-the-future-deluxe-edition">As For the Future</a>!</li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen to Mangesh&rsquo;s <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/part-time-genius/exploring-alien-science-with-daniel-whiteson">conversation with Daniel Whiteson</a> about aliens, physics, and alien physics!</li>
<li aria-level="1">Learn more about Daniel&rsquo;s work, books, and podcast at his <a href="https://sites.uci.edu/daniel/">website</a>!</li>
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How Close Are We to Teleporting?

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9 Absurd Inventions You (Probably) Won't See on Shark Tank

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