Part-Time Genius

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Are you a knowledge junkie who loves when facts are stranger than fiction? Do you find yourself constantly tripping down Wikipedia rabbit holes (and delighting in the journey)? Have you ever been told you ask a lot of questions? If so, congrats! You’re one of us: a Part-Time Genius! Join Will, Mango, and the team as we scour the globe in search of obscure facts, offbeat locales, and hidden histories. Along the way, we’ll chat with experts, play some games, get in touch with our silly side, and celebrate the fine art of staying curious.

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Part-Time Genius

Episodes (454)

Tuesday What’s the Best Passport to Carry? (And Why Do We Carry Passports?)
Friday Is Recycling Worth the Hassle?
Tue Mar 3rd 9 Nutty Facts About Hard-Shelled Fruit

Part-Time Genius

Mar 10, 2026
35½ minutes
33 MB

Travel identification has taken many forms over the years, from stone tablets to an exhausting process that involved posting your itinerary on a church door. But how did we arrive at the standardized booklets many of us carry today? How do different countries use art and technology to distinguish their passports? And what’s the best (and worst) passport in the world, according to experts? Plus: Why you can blame a German spy for your embarrassing passport photo. Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email higeniuses@gmail.com. ...

Part-Time Genius

What’s the Best Passport to Carry? (And Why Do We Carry Passports?)

iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope

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