Wow! I Never Knew That — Season 1, Episode 5: Haagen Dazs, America's First Pizzeria, Charcoal Briquettes

Episode synopsis

Did you know Parisians wanted to tear down the Eiffel Tower? We’ll explain why and how it was saved! Then, you’ll visit America’s first pizzeria. And how the gourmet ice cream Haagen Dazs started in Bronx, New York!

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
• E4Kitty Litter, Bullet Proof Vest, Neon Lights
• 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