Why did so many ninjas walk around with crickets? Why did they like to keep pocket change on them? And what does it mean when a ninja sends you a packet of dried fish? Today Will and Mango look to the past to distinguish ninja truths from ninja fiction!

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This episode originally aired on November 2, 2018.

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Why did so many ninjas walk around with crickets? Why did they like to keep pocket change on them? And what does it mean when a ninja sends you a packet of dried fish? Today Will and Mango look to the past to distinguish ninja truths from ninja fiction!
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This episode originally aired on November 2, 2018.
Illustration of an 18th century ninja via Wikimedia Commons.
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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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Were Real Ninjas Sneaky?

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While Mangesh (aka Mango) is busy working on season 2 of his other show, Skyline Drive, we’re revisiting season 1 right here, and we’re up to episode 6! As George navigates the Los Angeles dating scene, one thing keeps derailing his relationships: every girl he’s into is "too into astrology." Plus, Mangesh’s mom tells him about a bizarre curse that’s been plaguing his family for generations, and we discuss why your astrologer might ask you to get married to a tree. 

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While Mangesh (aka Mango) is busy working on season 2 of his other show, Skyline Drive, we&rsquo;re revisiting season 1 right here, and we&rsquo;re up to episode 6! As George navigates the Los Angeles dating scene, one thing keeps derailing his relationships: every girl he&rsquo;s into is "too into astrology." Plus, Mangesh&rsquo;s mom tells him about a bizarre curse that&rsquo;s been plaguing his family for generations, and we discuss why your astrologer might ask you to get married to a tree.&nbsp;
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Skyline Drive: George and the Experience Treadmill

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Tony Danza. Tony the Tiger. The Tonys. What do they have in common? (Look closely and you'll get it.) Today Will and Mango are sharing nine facts about people named Tony!

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Tony Danza. Tony the Tiger. The Tonys. What do they have in common? (Look closely and you'll get it.) Today Will and Mango are sharing nine facts about people named Tony!
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What Causes Tony Danza Syndrome?

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When Ben Franklin took over the USPS, he couldn’t have predicted the crazy ways the institution would evolve. From pneumatic tubes to missiles filled with mail, Will and Mango dig into the Post Office's weirdest experiments, and find out why Olympic athletes can no longer mail themselves home when they lose a wallet. Featuring Nancy Pope of the National Postal Museum.

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This episode originally aired on October 18, 2017.

Note: Nancy passed away in 2019, two years after we recorded this conversation. Read about her extraordinary life and work in this obituary published by the National Postal Museum.

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When Ben Franklin took over the USPS, he couldn&rsquo;t have predicted the crazy ways the institution would evolve. From pneumatic tubes to missiles filled with mail, Will and Mango dig into the Post Office's weirdest experiments, and find out why Olympic athletes can no longer mail themselves home when they lose a wallet. Featuring Nancy Pope of the National Postal Museum.
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This episode originally aired on October 18, 2017.
Note: Nancy passed away in 2019, two years after we recorded this conversation. Read about her extraordinary life and work in&nbsp;<a href="https://postalmuseum.si.edu/in-memoriam-nancy-pope">this obituary</a> published by the National Postal Museum.
Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email higeniuses@gmail.com.
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When Ben Franklin took over the US Postal Service, he couldn’t have predicted the crazy ways the institution would evolve. From pneumatic tubes to missiles filled with mail, Will and Mango dig into the post office's weirdest experiments, while discussing

Secrets of the Post Office! with Nancy Pope

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