Wow in the World Two Whats?! And A Wow! - The Long Run
Dec 12, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of long facts! Discover that Atlantic City's boardwalk is both the oldest and the longest. Uncover the surprising length of a giraffe's tongue and its unique protective pigment. Test your knowledge on Fortnite, where playtime totals shockingly exceed human existence! Enjoy playful penalties and win tape measures for all your measuring needs. This lighthearted journey celebrates the fascinating and sometimes silly aspects of life's lengthiest wonders!
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Origin Of The Atlantic City Boardwalk
- Mindy explains how Atlantic City built its wooden boardwalk in 1870 to keep sand away from hotels and make walking easier.
- The boardwalk became the world's first and longest, turning a practical idea into a historic attraction.
Big Records Can Be Unexpected
- The biggest known corndog is a 30-foot fiberglass structure in Oregon and isn't edible.
- Mindy uses this to contrast real records with silly myths like the 15-foot Coney Island corndog claim.
Giraffe Tongues Have Natural Sunscreen
- Mindy and Guy note giraffes have purplish tongues up to 20 inches long that help them eat in the sun.
- They explain the pigment acts like sunscreen, protecting tongues during up to 12 hours of daily feeding.