Wow! I Never Knew That! (Episode 4)
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesWhat is an aglet? Why does sunlight make some people sneeze? Ever wonder why cedar keeps moths away from clothes, why $1,000 is a grand, or why the refrigerator is so hard to open? Jeff "JJ" Johnson explains these mysteries plus the origins of the Etch-a-Sketch, hot dog, mistletoe, inline skates, and credits cards. Part of the "Wow! I Never Knew That!" series.
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Runtime: 10 minutes 52 seconds
- Topic: History, Science, Sports and Recreation
- Subtopic: Inventions, Sports and Games
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2012
- Producer/Distributor: New Dimension Media/Questar
- Series: Wow! I Never Knew That!
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