Wow! I Never Knew That! (Episode 20)
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesHost Jeff "JJ" Johnson reveals the origin of Monopoly, the tuxedo, the Venus flytrap, the wedding ring, the term "fired," and the stapler. Find out the difference between full-grain and top-grain leather. Part of the "Wow! I Never Knew That!" series.
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Runtime: 9 minutes 45 seconds
- Topic: History, Science, Sports and Recreation
- Subtopic: Inventions, Plants, 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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