Wiki University

Pepsi's 1992 promotional campaign is likely their biggest marketing blunder of all time which is saying a lot considering during a commercial shoot they lit Michael Jackson on fire. In this episode o…

Does aloha mean more than hello and goodbye? How did the United States come to "acquire" Hawaii? What is annexation vs conquest vs succession? How did the US solve all of the problems in the Middle E…

Are Silkie chickens the funniest looking chicken in the world? Did Wallace and Gromit pave the way for animated comedies like Shrek? Is Nicholas Cage the greatest character actor of all time? Is the …

What is the story behind the popular Success Kid meme? Does being close to death make you feel more alive?  Are female serial killers refreshing to learn about after men have been in the spotlight fo…

Kyle and Jheisson discuss all things China from communism, jet lag, all-you-can-eat buffets, government surveillance, Fuxing Park and seizures!

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How did NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon launch the career or one of country's rising stars? Is the bureaucracy of Hell worse than hell itself? Is it lame to give yourself a nickname? What happens to your s…

Why does lightning shoot out of volcanoes? What 2002 movie was originally pitched to Alfred Hitchcock in the 1960's and finally made 40 years later? What is the oldest living organism on earth? Kyle …

Were there ever actually kids raised by wolves or is that just an old wives tale? What is a retronym? Where was beer pong "invented"? Why did Halloween get banned in Isla Vista, CA? Kyle and Jheisson…

Buckle up, degenerates—we’re diving into the most unhinged night in baseball history: Ten Cent Beer Night. Picture this: a stadium full of rowdy Clevelanders pounding dirt-cheap beer like it’s the pu…

How did Toyota emerge from Japan's crippled economy of WWII to become a leading car manufacturer globally? Was Diddy and Jimmy Page the worst collaboration of all time? Was the film Shazaam staring S…

Why did the entire city of San Francisco shut down for the legendary Bat Kid? Which celebrity holds the record for most Make a Wish appearances? Who was the Dog the Bounty Hunter of the Ancient Roman…

In this episode, we dive into the forgotten sport of Pedestrianism, the 19th-century endurance walking craze that captivated audiences and laid the groundwork for modern competitive racing. From six-…

Is the Frito Bandito the most iconic chip mascot of all time? Was Bugs Bunny voiced by a Mexican American? Has product placement ruined movies and television? Have you ever been influenced by a toyet…

They say, "Slow as molasses" but do you think you could outrun a wave of molasses? We've all heard of shoofly pie, but does it really attract flies? Was the molasses flood of 1919 the worst flood in …

Are fireman known for being arsons or is that just a myth? Does it get exhausting to care about people? Is there a negative cost of caring? What exactly is a manifesto? Is Ryan Reynolds the sexiest m…

Why did the US Civil Aeronautics Administration invent a gun to shoot chickens during WWII? Does anyone remember the Columbia Shuttle disaster or was it lost to history? Is the Goodyear Blimp remote …

The great state of Delaware: home to tax-free shopping, Joe Biden, and...only one serial killer. In this episode, we dive into the bizarre story of Steven Brian Pennell, the “Route 40 Killer.” Sure, …

Dive into the spirited tale of the Eggnog Riot of 1826 in this episode of Wiki U. Set at West Point during the holiday season, this infamous event saw cadets rebel after sneaking in whiskey to spike …

What is a topping out ceremony? Did the rock-a-bye baby fall out of the tree? Did Vanilla Ice's career peak with Secret of the Ooze? Was Ronald Regan a playboy or just a big nerd? Do banishment rooms…

You recently had a baby and your wife has a surplus of breast milk, but what should you do with it? Pour it down the drain or treat yourself to a luxurious spa like experience? How much cheese can on…