Why do we square dance in class? Where did Madonna learn to vogue? Did David Bowie actually inspire Michael Jackson's dance moves? And what does the Chicken Dance have to do with skiing? Will and Mango get to the bottom of the biggest dance mysteries.

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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? And what does the Chicken Dance have to do with skiing? Will and Mango get to the bottom of the biggest dance mysteries. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Will and Mango have lots of questions. Will we ever live without sleep? How do rats keep outsmarting humans? Where are the sunniest tax havens to hide your money? Join these Part-Time Geniuses as they dive into ridiculous topics... and discover some pretty smart stuff along the way.

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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?

The Controversial Origins of Famous Dance Moves

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Will and Mango are off this week, but check out this new series Mango's been working on called Afghan Star, hosted by the one and only John Legend. It's the story of how a little music talent show changed the lives and ambitions of Afghans and brought music back to the nation. 

Will and Mango are off this week, but check out this new series Mango's been working on called Afghan Star, hosted by the one and only John Legend. It's the story of how a little music talent show changed the lives and ambitions of Afghans and brought music back to the nation.

Mango Recommends: Afghan Star, hosted by John Legend

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Will and Mango are determined to figure out the origin of the emergency hotline. From the strange reason people used to call up funeral home directors after an accident, to the incredible train robbery that was stopped using a makeshift phone, to the heartbreaking ways that emergency operators learn to cope on the job, this week we're dialing up a whole host of 911 facts.  

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Who has time to answer all your e-mails? That's why we put our moms on the job. To share a fact, story, or even if you just want to let us know how we're doing, write our moms (Mrs. Hattikudur and Mrs. Pearson) at PTGeniusMoms@gmail.com. Don't worry. They'll pass the message along.  

Will and Mango are determined to figure out the origin of the emergency hotline. From the strange reason people used to call up funeral home directors after an accident, to the incredible train robbery that was stopped using a makeshift phone, to the heartbreaking ways that emergency operators learn to cope on the job, this week we're dialing up a whole host of 911 facts.  
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Who has time to answer all your e-mails? That's why we put our moms on the job. To share a fact, story, or even if you just want to let us know how we're doing, write our moms (Mrs. Hattikudur and Mrs. Pearson) at <a href="mailto:PTGeniusMoms@gmail.com">PTGeniusMoms@gmail.com</a>. Don't worry. They'll pass the message along.

How Did Dialing 9-1-1 Become a Thing?

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Guest starring the wonderful Mary Phillips-Sandy!

9 Very Important Facts about Flutes

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The Controversial Origins of Famous Dance Moves

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