Wow! I Never Knew That — Season 1, Episode 4: Kitty Litter, Bullet Proof Vest, Neon Lights

Episode synopsis

You’ll learn how Kitty Litter clawed its way into our homes. And you’ll learn how a bulletproof vest stops a bullet. And we’ll “cut to the chase” and explain the history behind this common phrase!

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
• E3Popsicle, Barber Poles, Brain Freeze
• 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