Ever since Bill Bryson wrote A Walk in the Woods, Will and Mango have been fascinated with the Appalachian Trail. But who was the first person to actually hike the path? What is a Trail Angel? And will hiking the path actually take you through Norway one day?

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Ever since Bill Bryson wrote A Walk in the Woods, Will and Mango have been fascinated with the Appalachian Trail. But who was the first person to actually hike the path? What is a Trail Angel? And will hiking the path actually take you through Norway one day? Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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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Ever since Bill Bryson wrote A Walk in the Woods, Will and Mango have been fascinated with the Appalachian Trail. But who was the first person to actually hike the path?

What are the Greatest Stories from the Appalachian Trail?

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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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Get your official Part-Time Genius membership card! Tell us your name, address, and one fun fact and we&rsquo;ll send you one for free. Email higeniuses@gmail.com, DM us on our socials, or leave a message at (302) 405-5925.
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How Close Are We to Teleporting?

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From the treasury joker who snuck his face on some cash, to Theodore Roosevelt’s drastic redesign for the penny, to the very best reason Harriet Tubman belongs on the $20, Will and Mango are diving into dollar bill facts Scrooge McDuck-style.

This episode originally aired on January 31, 2019.

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From the treasury joker who snuck his face on some cash, to Theodore Roosevelt&rsquo;s drastic redesign for the penny, to the very best reason Harriet Tubman belongs on the $20, Will and Mango are diving into dollar bill facts Scrooge McDuck-style.
This episode originally aired on January 31, 2019.
Get your official Part-Time Genius membership card! Tell us your name, address, and one fun fact and we&rsquo;ll send you one for free. Email higeniuses@gmail.com, DM us on our socials, or leave a message at (302) 405-5925.
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Photo by&nbsp;Giorgio Trovato via Unsplash. Thanks, Giorgio!
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From the treasury joker who snuck his face on some cash, to Theodore Roosevelt’s drastic redesign for the penny, to the very best reason Harriet Tubman belongs on the $20.

9 Things Hiding on Your Money

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Will and Mango are starting the new year strong by counting down their favorite cultural works that just entered the public domain. From cartoon queens and detective stories to Dutch abstract art and one of the most recorded songs in history, this year’s crop has something for everyone. Plus: How the Harlem Globetrotters got their theme song, and the origin of the Dagwood sandwich!

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Will and Mango are starting the new year strong by counting down their favorite cultural works that just entered the public domain. From cartoon queens and detective stories to Dutch abstract art and one of the most recorded songs in history, this year&rsquo;s crop has something for everyone. Plus: How the Harlem Globetrotters got their theme song, and the origin of the Dagwood sandwich!
Get your official Part-Time Genius membership card! Tell us your name, address, and one fun fact and we&rsquo;ll send you one for free. Email higeniuses@gmail.com, DM us on our socials, or leave a message at (302) 405-5925.
Follow us on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/parttimegenius/">@parttimegenius</a> and Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/parttimegenius.bsky.social">@parttimegenius.bsky.social</a>!
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9 Classic Works That Belong to Everyone Now

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What are the Greatest Stories from the Appalachian Trail?

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