Part-Time Genius

Aug 04, 2026 — Does a fondness for spicy food mean you've got an aggressive personality? Did putting spices on our foods help cavemen avoid illnesses?

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Jul 31, 2026 — Remember when monograms were considered tacky, squash was played in back alleys and barn-yard flavored beers weren't expensive?

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Jul 28, 2026 — From the heartwarming origin of everyone's favorite undersea-pineapple resident, to lingo like 'gidget' and 'big kahuna,' to business suits designed for catching waves, surfing has made a massive splash in the world. Get ready to ride a wave of...

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Jul 14, 2026 — Did Shirley Temple like Shirley Temples? Do you need a screwdriver to make an authentic screwdriver?

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Jul 10, 2026 — Who knew there was so much to know about our 50th state? From ice caves hidden under a volcano, to the wonderful reason you should never bring pork to the windward side, to the kinda disgusting way parrotfish have shaped the islands’ landscape, Will...

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Jul 07, 2026 — It’s a Part-Time Genius x Skyline Drive: How to Live Forever crossover episode! Places like Ikaria, Greece and Okinawa, Japan are said to hold the secret of longer, healthier life. But how did these so-called Blue Zones get discovered, and is their...

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Jul 03, 2026 — Sure, we know Lafayette as a street. And a college. And some of us know him as the charismatic Frenchman from Hamilton. But did you know he was France's richest orphan? And that his real name was Gilbert? And he might have been closer to George...

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Jun 30, 2026 — When did humans develop a taste for other animals’ milk, and how did dairy go from being a public health threat to a daily cereal topping? Why are some people lactose intolerant, while others chug milkshakes without a care in the world? Is A2 milk...

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Jun 23, 2026 — Music festivals? Ho hum. This summer, treat yourself to a real adventure—like a super-gloopy mud festival, or the world’s greatest (and only, as far as we can tell) belly button festival. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PTG at...

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Jun 19, 2026 — Happy Father’s Day! Will and Mango are celebrating with nine facts about dads, from the origin of the term “founding fathers” to the oldest dad on record. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PTG at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off...

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