Wow! I Never Knew That — Season 1, Episode 3: Popsicle, Barber Poles, Brain Freeze

Episode synopsis

Learn how an 11-year-old boy created the Popsicle. Why barber poles have red and white stripes? How a melting chocolate bar gave way to the invention of the microwave.

About Wow! I Never Knew That

Wow, I Never Knew That! is a whimsical, half-hour television series that is jam-packed with exciting tidbits and fascinating facts that uncover the truths and origins behind the stuff you’re already familiar with. From the items you use every day to the phrases you use in conversation to the habits you’re so accustomed to, you’ll be fascinated to learn how they’ve all really come about!

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Coca Cola, Slinky, Frisbee
• E2Etch A Sketch, Bingo, Bikini
• E4Kitty Litter, Bullet Proof Vest, Neon Lights
• E5Haagen Dazs, America's First Pizzeria, Charcoal Briquettes
• E6Sweet 'N Low, Riding Shotgun, Potato Chip
• E7Thermos, Pez Candy, Mark Twain
• E8Grand Central Terminal, 120 Volts, Nachos
• E9Domino's Pizza, Fortune Cookies, Gadgets
• E10Monopoly, Area Codes, Tuxedo
• E11Zamboni Ice Resurfacing Machine, Pistachio Nuts, Stars
• E12Swiss Army Knife, Cup of Joe, Hamburger
• E13Almond Milk, Scapegoat, Buffalo Wings