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    EXPRESSIONS- ANIMALS- CARS

    This week – If you are a phillumenist, what are you are collecting? Who is responsible for the vulcanization of tires? Which became the first state to issue a driver’s license to a self driving car? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

    Brought to you in part by Tom’s Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by Pete’s Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.

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    CARS- MUSIC- EXPRESSIONS

    This week- Which is faster: the blink of an eye or the deployment of an air bag?  Where did the word etcetera come from? Can you hold your nose and hum at the same time? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

    Brought to you in part by Tom’s Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by Pete’s Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls

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    FASHION- GAMES- MONEY

    This week- What did Mark Twain invent that women use everyday? Why is the U.S. 100-dollar bill called a “c note”. What non-coffee product was sold in a Starbucks? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

    Brought to you in part by Tom’s Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by Pete’s Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls

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    SCIENCE- INVENTIONS- HISTORY

    This week on the show- Is Ben Franklin inducted in the kite flyers hall of fame or the swimmer’s hall of fame? Where did the expression posh come from? Did England really ban Christmas in the United States? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

    Brought to you in part by Tom’s Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by Pete’s Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.

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    MUSIC- TV- SEX

    This week- What famous musicians wrote or performed TV theme songs? Do most people prefer the lights on or off during lovemaking? Who holds the record for making over 800 tv commercials? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

    Brought to you in part by Tom’s Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by Pete’s Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls

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    CARS- FASHION- HISTORY

    This week- Which institution of higher education in the U.S., has the highest number of presidential alumni? Where did the blazer jacket come from? Why did Lady Godiva really ride on a horse in the nude? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

    Brought to you in part by Tom’s Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by Pete’s Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.

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    INVENTIONS- SPORTS- MONEY

    This week on the show- What scientific mistakes became successful products we use every day? Who REALLY invented the light bulb? How many ATMs are there in the world? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

    Brought to you in part by Tom’s Place in Kensington Market in Toronto, and by Pete’s Pizza in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.

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    Celebrating 5 Years of Uselessness

    Nick and Roy kick off their 5th anniversary of Totally Useless Information looking back at the past 5 years, plus new useless Science and Geography information.

    Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy.

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    MONEY- EXPRESSIONS- GARDEN

    This week- Where did the expression “jay walking “come from? Can plants recognize their siblings and give them preferential treatment, Also, Do palm trees come from Florida? The answer will amaze you! Listen. Laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.

    Join us in September as we celebrate Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy.

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    SCIENCE- HISTORY- INVENTIONS

    Is Ben Franklin inducted in the kite flyers hall of fame or the swimmer’s hall of fame? Where did the expression posh come from? Did England really ban Christmas in the United States? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy.
    Join us in September as we celebrate 5 years of Totally Useless Information with Nick & Roy