Wow! I Never Knew That — Season 1, Episode 7: Thermos, Pez Candy, Mark Twain

Episode synopsis

Learn the secrets behind how a Thermos can keep your beverage hot or cold for hours. How PEZ was initially created to help people to stop smoking? And what Mark Twain’s real name is and why he changed it.

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!

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• E2Etch A Sketch, Bingo, Bikini
• E3Popsicle, Barber Poles, Brain Freeze
• E4Kitty Litter, Bullet Proof Vest, Neon Lights
• E5Haagen Dazs, America's First Pizzeria, Charcoal Briquettes
• E6Sweet 'N Low, Riding Shotgun, Potato Chip
• 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