Always Wondered

The Winter Olympics are in full swing, so on this upcoming episode, we’re diving headfirst into the weird side of the greatest games in the world.  We’ll explore the moments they rehearsed for months - and yet still managed to mess up.  Strange sports that somebody once thought were a good idea.  Plus medals, mascots, and mishaps that’ll make you say “wait, w...

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and we are diving deep into the wild and often weird customs that make up the holiday.  But don’t expect roses and romance.  Instead, Valentine’s Day is steeped in animal sacrifices, mystery saints, babies with lethal weapons, and traditions that make you ask, ‘Who thought this was a good idea?’  Join host Rick Peterson f...

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and we are diving deep into the wild and often weird customs that make up the holiday.  But don’t expect roses and romance.  Instead, Valentine’s Day is steeped in animal sacrifices, mystery saints, babies with lethal weapons, and traditions that make you ask, ‘Who thought this was a good idea?’  Join host Rick Peterson f...

On this episode, we pay tribute to the month of February - exploring the weird history of how February drew the short straw when it came to days.  Also, you may have seen some unusual dance crazes over the years, but nothing compares to the time that people in a small town literally danced themselves to death!  (Spoiler alert:  the story is as strange as it sounds!)  Plus - we...

On this upcoming episode, we pay tribute to the month of February - exploring the weird history of how February drew the short straw when it came to days.  Also, you may have seen some unusual dance crazes over the years, but nothing compares to the time that people in a small town literally danced themselves to death!  (Spoiler alert:  the story is as strange as it sounds!)  P...

In this episode, we explore why we always close our eyes when we sneeze. It’s as if our bodies are telling us: “Look away, nothing to see here.”  We dive into the science behind it all.  Also - an investigation into the weird disappearing act of TV sitcom siblings.  It’s been going on for years and even has a name: “The Chuck Cunningham Syndrome”....

On this upcoming episode, we explore why we always close our eyes when we sneeze. It’s as if our bodies are telling us: “Look away, nothing to see here.”  We dive into the science behind it all.  Also - an investigation into the weird disappearing act of TV sitcom siblings.  It’s been going on for years and even has a name: “The Chuck Cunningham Syndrom...

On this episode, we're heading straight for the dessert table.  When did dessert become a thing?  And, more importantly, who do we thank for all that sweet goodness?  Also, why do we yell "Great Scott" whenever something extraordinary happens?  Learn the identity of Scott and what makes him so great.    Plus - hear about the strangest spy gadget ever devised by the C....

On this upcoming episode, we're heading straight for the dessert table.  When did dessert become a thing?  And, more importantly, who do we thank for all that sweet goodness?  Also, why do we yell "Great Scott" whenever something extraordinary happens?  Learn the identity of Scott and what makes him so great.    Plus - hear about the strangest spy gadget ever devised...

On this episode, we ask why your grocery store line always seems to move more slowly than the rest!  Is it bad luck?  Or is the Universe secretly out to get you?  Also, America loves Hot Dogs, but who exactly invented them?  The answer may be as mysterious as the ingredient list.  Plus, was there ever a day in the news when there was absolutely nothing to report?  Sur...

On this upcoming episode, we ask why your grocery store line always seems to move more slowly than the rest!  Is it bad luck?  Or is the Universe secretly out to get you?  Also, America loves Hot Dogs, but who exactly invented them?  The answer may be as mysterious as the ingredient list.  Plus, was there ever a day in the news when there was absolutely nothing to report?&...

On this episode, we explore the Universe's cruelest practical joke -- Hiccups.  Why do we get them?  And more importantly, why do they arrive at the worst possible time?  Also - the story behind the weirdest baby accessory ever!  It was once a real thing, but when you learn about it, you're going to say "wait, what?"  Plus - the origin of the phrase "start from scratch".&n...

On this upcoming episode, we explore the Universe's cruelest practical joke -- hiccups.  Why do we get them?  And more importantly, why do they arrive at the worst possible time?  Also - the story behind the weirdest baby accessory ever!  It was once a real thing, but when you learn about it - you're going to say "wait, what?"  Plus - the origin of the phrase "start from s...

On this episode, we're giving New Year's Day its time in the spotlight - diving into the colorful and often weird traditions that make up the holiday.  From cheering for a dropping ball to mangling the lyrics to Auld Lang Syne, we'll explore the customs we love.  Plus - who exactly decided the New Year officially begins on January First?  You'll learn that too.  So pop some che...

On this episode, we're giving New Year's Day its time in the spotlight - diving into the colorful and often weird traditions that make up the holiday.  From cheering for a dropping ball to mangling the lyrics to Auld Lang Syne, we'll explore the customs we love.  Plus - who exactly decided the New Year officially begins on January First?  You'll learn that too.  So pop some che...

On this episode, we dive headfirst into the wild, wonderful, and sometimes weird traditions that make up Christmas.  From dragging trees into the house, kissing under the mistletoe, and carolers showing up uninvited - to Santa, sleighs, and reindeer logistics - we explore the origins of some of our favorite holiday customs!  So untangle yourself from those Christmas lights and join host...

On this upcoming episode, we dive headfirst into the wild, wonderful, and sometimes weird traditions that make up Christmas.  From dragging trees into the house, kissing under the mistletoe, and carolers showing up uninvited - to Santa, sleighs, and Reindeer Logistics - We explore the origins of some of our favorite holiday customs!  So untangle yourself from those Christmas lights and j...

On this episode, we ask the question:  when did clowns become creepy?  How did we go from "fun with balloon animals" to "I'm sleeping with the lights on?"  We'll look beyond the face paint to figure it all out.  Also - what makes Rice Krispies go Snap, Crackle and Pop?  Learn about the science experiment that's happening in your breakfast cereal bowl.  Plus - what was...

In this upcoming episode, we ask: when did clowns become creepy?  How did we go from "fun with balloon animals" to "I'm sleeping with the lights on?"  We'll look beyond the face paint to figure it all out.  Also - what makes Rice Krispies go Snap, Crackle and Pop?  Learn about the science experiment that's happening in your breakfast cereal bowl.  Plus - what was the most...

On this episode, we explore why movie trailers go before the movie, even though their name literally screams "I go last!"  We'll dive head first into the cinematic chaos.   Also - hear the wild story of how the song "Yankee Doodle" started as the ultimate insult but somehow became one of our most enduring patriotic classics.  Plus - why are blue jeans blue?  Why not p...

On this upcoming episode, we explore why movie trailers go before the movie, even though their name literally screams "I go last!"  We'll dive head first into the cinematic chaos.   Also - hear the wild story of how the song "Yankee Doodle" started as the ultimate insult but somehow became one of our most enduring patriotic classics.  Plus - why are blue jeans blue?  Why n...

On this episode, we look at the weirdest thing that the Post Office ever allowed people to mail.  And when you hear the answer, you're going to say "wait, what??"  Also - do our pets actually dream...or are those moans and paw twitches strictly for our own amusement?  Plus - why do we say P.U. when something stinks?  Is it an acronym...or just another way to spell "gag me with...

On this upcoming episode, we look at the weirdest thing that the Post Office ever allowed people to mail.  And when you hear the answer, you're going to say "wait, what??"  Also - do our pets actually dream...or are those moans and paw twitches strictly for our own amusement?  Plus: why do we say 'P.U.' when something stinks?  Is it an acronym...or just another way to spell "ga...

On this episode, hear about the time that extra-terrestrials may have actually given us a shout-out!  Was it a cosmic prank, or maybe just an intergalactic butt dial?  We're looking to the skies for the strange tale of the "Wow Signal."  Also, exactly how true are the Old Wives' Tales?  Are they pearls of wisdom, or just something our grandmothers said to make us behave? ...

On this upcoming episode, hear about the time that extra-terrestrials may have actually given us a shout-out!  Was it a cosmic prank, or maybe just an intergalactic butt dial?  We're looking to the skies for the strange tale of the "Wow Signal."  Also, exactly how true are the Old Wives' Tales?  Are they pearls of wisdom, or just something our grandmothers said to make us behav...