Want to visit a beautiful lake in Canada? How about a stunning historic mountain in Greece? Or an island full of adorable monkeys? Well, too bad… you can’t! Enjoy sitting at home while Mango and producer Mary tell you about nine fascinating places you’ll never get to see.

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Want to visit a beautiful lake in Canada? How about a stunning historic mountain in Greece? Or an island full of adorable monkeys? Well, too bad&hellip; you can&rsquo;t! Enjoy sitting at home while Mango and producer Mary tell you about nine fascinating places you&rsquo;ll never get to see.
Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email higeniuses@gmail.com.
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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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9 Places You Can't Go

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Ever wondered what sound the origin of the universe made? Or why British people are so turned off by the sound of Tasmanian Devils? From the crowds at Shakespeare's Globe to the ugly grunts of baby koalas, we're covering the funniest, strangest, most annoying sounds in the universe.

This episode originally aired on December 27, 2017.

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Artist's rendering of a distant galaxy with an active quasar by Joseph Olmsted/NASA. Thanks, Joseph and NASA!

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Ever wondered what sound the origin of the universe made? Or why British people are so turned off by the sound of Tasmanian Devils? From the crowds at Shakespeare's Globe to the ugly grunts of baby koalas, we're covering the funniest, strangest, most annoying sounds in the universe.
This episode originally aired on December 27, 2017.
Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email higeniuses@gmail.com.
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Artist's rendering of a distant galaxy with an active quasar by Joseph Olmsted/NASA. Thanks, Joseph and NASA!
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Ever wondered what the Big Bang sounds like (it's much weirder than you think!) Or why Britishers are so turned off by the sound of Tasmanian Devils? From the crowds at Shakespeare's Globe to the ugly grunts of baby koalas, we're covering the funniest, st

What Did the Big Bang Sound Like?

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Cheetahs are fast, endangered, and surprisingly multi-talented. Not only are they great vocalists, they’re also artistic muses, spokesmodels, and TikTok chefs (sort of). It’ll all make sense after Mango and producer Mary share nine facts about cheetahs—from their biology and behavior to their influence on art and culture.
Listen to “Jambo Bwana” on YouTube
Watch the original viral Ruuxa & Raina video on YouTube
Learn more about the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Watch Goodboy Noah & Ayo Cheetah on TikTok
Watch Fania All Stars in “Our Latin Thing” on YouTube

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Cheetahs are fast, endangered, and surprisingly multi-talented. Not only are they great vocalists, they&rsquo;re also artistic muses, spokesmodels, and TikTok chefs (sort of). It&rsquo;ll all make sense after Mango and producer Mary share nine facts about cheetahs&mdash;from their biology and behavior to their influence on art and culture.
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<li aria-level="1">Listen to &ldquo;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHckqYO0Fko">Jambo Bwana</a>&rdquo; on YouTube</li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch the original viral <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhGAwKPvx6k">Ruuxa &amp; Raina video</a> on YouTube</li>
<li aria-level="1">Learn more about the <a href="https://sdzsafaripark.org/safaris">San Diego Zoo Safari Park</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@goodboy.noah">Goodboy Noah &amp; Ayo Cheetah</a> on TikTok</li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch Fania All Stars in &ldquo;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5LAEYGuERo">Our Latin Thing</a>&rdquo; on YouTube</li>
</ul>
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Could a Real Cheetah Sing with the Cheetah Girls?

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How do ballet shoes keep dancers balanced on their tippy-toes? Why do so many kids learn square dancing in gym class? And if Michael Jackson didn't invent the Moonwalk... who did?!

This episode originally aired on September 21, 2018.

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How do ballet shoes keep dancers balanced on their tippy-toes? Why do so many kids learn square dancing in gym class? And if Michael Jackson didn't invent the Moonwalk... who did?!
This episode originally aired on September 21, 2018.
Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email higeniuses@gmail.com.
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Why do we square dance in class? Where did Madonna learn to vogue? Did David Bowie actually inspire Michael Jackson's dance moves?

Who Really Invented the Moonwalk? (And Other Dance Secrets!)

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9 Places You Can't Go

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