Wow, I Never Knew That!

If you mastered its two circular white knobs you could have a picture perfect SKETCH. We'll explain how the ETCH A SKETCH drew onto the scene. And what did Neil Armstrong REALLY say when he stepped on he moon. It's ah" not what you think!"

On a hot summer's day, nothing cools you down like a frozen fruity POPSICLE! You'll learn how an 11-year old boy created this sweet icy treat! And, learn the original meaning of the red and white stripes on barber poles!

It was the PURRRFECT idea for making our furry friends more pleasant around the house! You'll learn how KITTY LITTER clawed its way into our homes. And you'll learn how a garment made out of special woven fibers can stop a bullet!

It's the city of love, Paris, France. The world over knows its most famous structure, the Eiffel Tower! But did you know PARISIANS originally wanted to tear it down! We'll explain why and how it was saved! Then, you'll visit America's FIRST PIZZERIA!

It's been sweetening America for almost 40 years! Now, find out the truth behind how SWEET 'N LOW actually got its name! And why do we yell SHOTGUN when getting into a car with friends? Then, is it really bad luck to open an umbrella in the house?

Learn the secrets behind THERMOS' amazing technology! And how PEZ candy was originally created to help people to stop smoking. And find out how a steamboat inspired SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS to change his name to MARK TWAIN.

It's one of the world's most famous train stations. GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL. We'll take you on a trip to reveal its many fascinating secrets! And if they are cleaned without water, how do clothes get spotless when they are DRY CLEANED?

It's cheesy and eaten all over the world! You'll learn how DOMINICK'S PIZZA became DOMINO'S PIZZA . And we all know how going to a circus wouldn't be complete without fluffy sweet COTTON CANDY! We'll explain how this feathery goodness SPUN to life!

Take a trip to the Jersey Shore and learn how one of its famous boardwalks helped to inspire the iconic board game of MONOPOLY. And how did a donkey and an elephant become associated with politics?

If you have ever gone to a hockey game, or gone ice-skating, there is ONE revolutionary machine that helps keep the fun and action going! And that's all thanks to the ZAMBONI® ICE RESURFACING MACHINE. You'll learn how and why it was invented!

We'll explain how it evolved into the most famous knife in the world and how the company's name got "CUT" together! And where did the term CUP OF JOE come from?

Learn why movie TRAILERS are shown at the beginning of the film? And learn how detergents make your clothes SEEM brighter!