Wikiphilia

Michael discovers Chico Xavier, a man who published 458 books, but claims to have written none of them. How is this possible? I’ll give you a hint: ghosts.

Blake discovers that humankind had a weird obsession with combining animals and explosives during World War II. Surprisingly, it didn’t work out so well.

Blake finds an array of animals that explode naturally, from decomposing in the hot sun, flexing the wrong muscles too hard, or just wanting to spread out a little bit on the weekend.

Kevin explains how zits and cold sores were nothing compared to what 15-yr-olds had to deal with 100 years ago.

Michael tells the story of the Dionne quintuplets, a major Canadian financial resource: part tourist trap, part hospital, part zoo, part national pastime.

Blake explores the dark origins of corn flakes cereal, and discovers that a truly balanced breakfast consists of solar baths, enemas, and a few strategically placed sutures.

Kevin discovers that our 16th president won the Civil War, ended slavery, reunited the nation, and had to spoon with many men during the “great bed shortage” of the 1800s.

Michael discovers that a dead american restaurateur can still hold a grudge.

Blake shines a light on some superheroes that won’t be having movies made any time soon.

Kevin finds out that ‘going medieval’ on someone is not an entirely amiable experience.

Blake lifts up a rock on Wikipedia, and finds where all the nerds have been hanging out.

Kevin explains one boat’s problem with a very large whale.

Michael explains that 100 years ago donkeys were a new mother’s best friend.

Kevin makes us all wish we were watching a Padres Vs Pirates game in 1970.

Blake destroys your mermaid fantasies by explaining that they were just monkey heads attached to dead fish.

Steve puts a positive spin on being stuck alone on an island.

Kevin explains that cubic zirconia isn’t the only faker on the planet.

New guy Michael tells us humanity’s best lies.

Kevin breaks down his five favorite end of the world predictions.

Kevin explains why this guy preferred cowboys over chicken sandwiches.