Six Pack of Facts
Six Pack of Facts is a quick, informative, and fun podcast featuring two topics and — you guessed it — six facts about them every week. From the mysteries of cosmos to historical trips back in time to simple science that happens right in your own kitchen, you’ll learn tons of cool stuff in 10 minutes or less. Stay thirsty.
Six Pack of Facts
Cotton Candy & Ferris Wheels
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Alex Skjong
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Episode 41
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Research Links
Cotton Candy
National Geographic — The Sticky-Sweet Story of Cotton Candy
Wordnik — A Brief History of Cotton Candy Names
Ferris Wheels
Smithsonian Magazine — The Brief History of the Ferris Wheel
The Press of Atlantic City — Look back: Atlantic City's almost famous 'Somers Wheel'
Mental Floss — 8 Amazing Ferris Wheels from Around the World