What weighed 75,000 pounds, could only move backwards, and had an airplane on top? America’s Snow Cruiser, of course! The story ends in Antarctica during World War II. Here’s how it all began…!
The Antarctic Snow Cruiser
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Betcha Didn’t Know
Welcome to glimpses into the unknown! You’ll enjoy these short videos featuring history, science, biology, and a few facts about everyday life that no one considers. All information here is delivered by the funny teacher you wished you’d had in high school!
The Peanut
What else is there to learn about the peanut? A whole LOT more, as it turns out! Here’s the underground scoop on a nut that’s not even a nut!
The End of World War II?
History officially ended one of the world’s greatest conflicts in 1945… or did it? Decades later, far from the headlines, a soldier was still living as if the war had never stopped. In this Betcha Didn’t Know, you’ll discover how a mission, a jungle, and an unwavering belief kept one man fighting long after the rest of the world moved on.
The Art of Heists
Betcha Didn’t Know that a painting once stole the spotlight from the Olympics! In this episode, Andy Andrews reveals the jaw-dropping story of how Edvard Munch’s masterpiece, The Scream, was snatched right out of Norway’s National Museum on the very day the Winter Olympics kicked off in Lillehammer. With an unsecured window, outdated cameras, and a guard more focused on coffee than security, the scene was set for an audacious theft. Learn how this daring heist grabbed more global headlines than the Olympic opening ceremonies and dive into the murky world of art crime, where masterpieces vanish and resurface in the strangest ways. This tale is no brushstroke of luck – it’s a masterpiece of mischief!
Da Vinci’s To-Do Lists
Leonardo Da Vinci is known as one of history’s greatest minds. Ever wonder what he thought about on a daily basis? Join Emily Isbell Cavaluzzi on the Betcha Didn’t Know Dock and examine some of Da Vinci’s “To Do Lists” to find out!
The Stargazer
Betcha Didn’t Know a fish could lurk beneath the sand, stare at the stars, lure its prey with a built-in fishing pole, then zap it with 50 volts before dinner! In this jaw-dropping episode, Andy Andrews introduces the Stargazer—a fish so nasty, it’s been called the “meanest in creation.” With electric shocks, venomous spines, and a face to match, this ugly little predator is full of surprises. Oh… and it’s also nicknamed the mother-in-law fish.
Einstein’s Brain
Would you believe Albert Einstein’s brain was stolen and went missing for 40 years—only to turn up after traveling across the U.S. in a Tupperware container? Find out the history and final resting places (yes, that’s two) of the brain belonging to one of the smartest men in history.
The Egg
As it turns out, the common egg isn’t as common as you’d thought!