From Danish history to physical pain: the surprising reality of Lego bricks

26 Facts about Lego Bricks - mental_floss List Show Ep. 517 | Mental Floss · 7:18 · Video: Mental Floss · Watch at the source

In short: Explore the history and trivia behind the world's most famous modular building blocks. This episode examines the origins of Lego in Denmark and explores various fun facts about these iconic pieces.

Host John Green delves into the history of Lego bricks, covering their development in Denmark and their expansion beyond.

The video explores various trivia-tastic details about the bricks, ranging from their modular nature to their reputation as potential sources of physical pain.

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