Wow! I Never Knew That — Season 1, Episode 8: Grand Central Terminal, 120 Volts, Nachos

Episode synopsis

Learn many astonishing secrets within the world’s most famous train station, Grand Central Terminal. Why don’t birds fall off branches when they sleep? And how do dry cleaners clean your clothes without water?

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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• E5Haagen Dazs, America's First Pizzeria, Charcoal Briquettes
• E6Sweet 'N Low, Riding Shotgun, Potato Chip
• E7Thermos, Pez Candy, Mark Twain
• E9Domino's Pizza, Fortune Cookies, Gadgets
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• E13Almond Milk, Scapegoat, Buffalo Wings