14: The Philadelphia Experiment
Some claim the United States Navy was experimenting with electromagnetism in 1943. Stories say it rendered a ship invisible and teleported it over 200 miles.
Dec 07, 2016•11 min•Ep. 14
Ungeniused
Ungeniused is a show dedicated to covering the weirdest articles found on Wikipedia and sharing knowledge you'll (probably) never be able to use in real life. Hosted by Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley.
Episodes
13: Flat Earth Societies
Not everyone believes the planet beneath our feet is spherical. The groups have been around for centuries, and survive today, thanks to the Internet.
Nov 23, 2016•8 min•Ep. 13
12: Spontaneous Human Combustion
Are you ever concerned that a loved one may burst into flames in their sleep? You probably don't have to worry about spontaneous human combustion. Probably.
Nov 10, 2016•9 min•Ep. 12
11: Non-human Electoral Candidates
Republicans and Democrats have you down this election cycle? Why not consider a non-human candidate?
Oct 26, 2016•9 min•Ep. 11
10: The 1904 Summer Olympics
The Games of the III Olympiad were marred by exploitation, experimentation and a near-deadly marathon.
Oct 12, 2016•12 min•Ep. 10
9: The Bermuda Triangle
The Bermuda Triangle is a loosely-defined region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean, where a number of aircraft and ships are said to have disappeared under mysterious circumstances.
Sep 28, 2016•12 min•Ep. 9
8: The Principality of Sealand
The Principality of Sealand is an unrecognized micronation off the coast of England with a very colorful history.
Sep 14, 2016•11 min•Ep. 8
7: The Emu War
In 1932, farmers in Western Australia were having their crops destroyed by a migrating emu population. Their solution? Soldiers armed with machine guns.
Sep 01, 2016•11 min•Ep. 7
6: The Hum
The Hum is a phenomenon involving widespread reports of a persistent and invasive low-frequency humming, rumbling, or droning noise not audible to all people.
Aug 17, 2016•13 min•Ep. 6
5: The World's Littlest Skyscraper
There's more to the Newby-McMahon Building in Wichita Falls, Texas than meets the eye.
Aug 04, 2016•10 min•Ep. 5
4: Inventors Killed by Their Own Inventions
History is full of people tragically killed by their own inventions. This episode is full of their stories.
Jul 21, 2016•15 min•Ep. 4
3: The Ghost Army & Inflatable Tanks
During World War II, the United States Army deployed a division made up of artists armed with inflatable tanks, sound equipment and more, all designed to deceive and manipulate the enemy.
Jul 07, 2016•18 min•Ep. 3
2: Dancing Mania
In mainland Europe between the 14th and 17th centuries, large groups of people would dance in the streets. Were they sick? Was it just a form of escape? Did someone curse them?
Jun 23, 2016•20 min•Ep. 2
1: Action Park
Action Park claimed six lives in the 1980s. From water slides with loops to racing tracks on the sides of mountains, the amusement park's shocking history raises lots of questions about what was allowed at the time, and what people are willing to risk for a few shots of adrenaline.
Jun 08, 2016•41 min•Ep. 1