Always Wondered

On this upcoming episode, it's a mystery that has baffled mankind for eons - or at least since the invention of the washer and dryer.  We'll explore why socks keep disappearing in the laundry.  Also - have you always wondered why we have wisdom teeth?  Do they serve a purpose - or are they just Mother Nature's prank on adult mouths?  Plus, we'll attempt to unravel the weird and...

On this episode, we dig into the weird, wild, and mildly confusing world of nicknames.  If you've ever wondered why your Uncle Greg is called "Spud" or how we got the name "Peg" from "Margaret," we'll name names.  Also, we unravel the mystery of Airline Chimes.  You've heard them, but what do they really mean?  Plus, we'll discuss one of the most misleading lies that society te...

On this upcoming episode, we dig into the weird, wild, and mildly confusing world of nicknames.  If you've ever wondered why your Uncle Greg is called "Spud" or how we got the name "Peg" from "Margaret," we'll name names.  Also, we unravel the mystery of Airline Chimes.  You've heard them, but what do they really mean?  Plus, we'll discuss one of the most misleading lies that s...

On this episode, we explore why there are 24 hours in a day.  It could have been any number, but somehow we wound up with 24, and we'll tell you why.  Also, where did the phrase "let the cat out the bag" come from?  Was there really a cat and, if so, what does a feline have to do with spilling secrets?  Plus, it's the Great Citrus Debate.  Which came first - the color oran...

On this upcoming episode, we explore why there are 24 hours in a day.  It could have been any number, but somehow we wound up with 24, and we'll tell you why.  Also, where did the phrase "let the cat out the bag" come from?  Was there really a cat and, if so, what does a feline have to do with spilling secrets?  Plus, it's the Great Citrus Debate.  Which came first - the c...

On this episode, we explore the origin of the joke.  So we're going back 4,000 years in search of some ancient laughs.  Also, we unwrap the backstory behind the Twinkie - that golden, squishy sponge cake that's become part of American history.  Plus, why do we say "it's raining cats and dogs?"  Find out what  domesticated animals have to do with inclement weather!   J...

On this upcoming episode, we explore the origin of the joke.  So we're going back 4,000 years in search of some ancient laughs.  Also, we unwrap the backstory behind the Twinkie - that golden, squishy sponge cake that's become part of American history.  Plus, why do we say "it's raining cats and dogs?"  Find out what  domesticated animals have to do with inclement weather!...

On this episode, learn why the number 13 gets such a bad rap.  From ancient superstitions to today's high-rise buildings, it's the number everyone wants to avoid.  Also, have you Always Wondered why keyboards are laid out in the confusing QWERTY style?  We'll try to make sense of all the keyboard chaos.  Plus, in our first-ever "Lightning Round", get rapid-fire answers to some...

On this week's episode, you're invited to the wedding of the ages, as we dive headfirst into the weird and wild origins of wedding traditions.  But don't expect a podcast filled with love, romance, and a mile-long bridal registry at Amazon, because the wedding customs that we've followed for centuries are rooted in distrust, contractual obligations, and - yes - even body odor.  The cerem...

On this week's upcoming episode, you're invited to the wedding of the ages, as we dive headfirst into the weird and wild origins of wedding traditions.  But don't expect a podcast filled with love, romance, and a mile-long bridal registry at Amazon, because the wedding customs that we've followed for centuries are rooted in distrust, contractual obligations, and - yes - even body odor. ...

On this episode, learn why dogs circle before they lie down.  Spoiler alert:  they're not auditioning for Cirque du Soleil.  Also, who invented Rock, Paper, Scissors?  How did this simple childhood game become the go-to solution for avoiding real decision-making?  Plus, we explore the origin of the phrase Break the Ice.  Join host Rick Peterson as he dives deep into m...

On this episode, learn why dogs circle before they lie down.  Spoiler alert:  they're not auditioning for Cirque du Soleil.  Also, who invented Rock, Paper, Scissors?  How did this simple childhood game become the go-to solution for avoiding real decision-making?  Plus, we explore the origin of the phrase Break the Ice.  Join host Rick Peterson as he dives deep into m...

On this episode, we're rolling the dice on the shady back story of Monopoly.  Who exactly invented this cardboard battleground of broken relationships?  And if you've always wondered where the Alphabet came from, we'll decode its ancient history from A to Z.  Plus, we'll discuss the Rule of Thumb.  Is it really a rule, or just an oddly specific finger preference?  Join hos...

On this episode, we're rolling the dice on the shady back story of Monopoly.  Who exactly invented this cardboard battleground of broken relationships?  And if you've always wondered where the Alphabet came from, we'll decode its ancient history from A to Z.  Plus, we'll discuss the Rule of Thumb.  Is it really a rule, or just an oddly specific finger preference?  Join hos...

We've all heard the phrase:  Three Sheets to the Wind.  But where did it come from?  On this episode, we explore the origin.  And spoiler alert - it has nothing to do with laundry!  Also, did you ever notice how your favorite cartoon characters only have four fingers?  We'll get to the bottom of this animated four-fingered mystery.  Plus, hear the curious case of...

We've all heard the phrase:  Three Sheets to the Wind.  But where did it come from?  On this episode, we explore the origin.  And spoiler alert - it has nothing to do with laundry!  Also, did you ever notice how your favorite cartoon characters only have four fingers?  We'll get to the bottom of this animated four-fingered mystery.  Plus, hear the curious case of...

If you think the best part of online shopping isn't the merchandise, but the Bubble Wrap, then this is the episode for you!  Hear the strange story of how this plastic icon came to be.  Also, we'll discuss why we clink our glasses whenever we toast.  The tradition seems classy and sophisticated, but the back story is much more sinister!  Plus, learn the origin of the simple phr...

If you think the best part of online shopping isn't the merchandise, but the Bubble Wrap, then this is the episode for you!  Hear the strange story of how this plastic icon came to be.  Also, we'll discuss why we clink our glasses whenever we toast.  The tradition seems classy and sophisticated, but the back story is much more sinister!  Plus, learn the origin of the simple phr...

Part of the world drives on the right, while the other drives on the left.  It's probably just the Universe's way of telling us to stay home!  But on this episode, we'll try to make sense of that confusing right/left driving divide.  Plus, how did a simple metallic spring coil become one of the biggest-selling toys of all time?  Hear the unusual origin story of the Slinky.&nbsp...

Part of the world drives on the right, while the other drives on the left.  It's probably just the Universe's way of telling us to stay home!  But on this episode, we'll try to make sense of that confusing right/left driving divide.  Plus, how did a simple metallic spring coil become one of the biggest-selling toys of all time?  Hear the unusual origin story of the Slinky.&nbsp...

Mankind has long stood up for our right to sit down -- comfortably! On this episode, we look at the origin of the Recliner - the chair that says, "put your feet up, lean back, and maybe fall asleep with a remote in your hand". Plus, we've all heard the phrase "butter someone up" - but just what do dairy products have to do with flattery? The answer may surprise you! Join host Rick Peterson for the...

Mankind has long stood up for our right to sit down -- comfortably! On this episode, we look at the origin of the Recliner - the chair that says, "put your feet up, lean back, and maybe fall asleep with a remote in your hand". Plus, we've all heard the phrase "butter someone up" - but just what do dairy products have to do with flattery? The answer may surprise you! Join host Rick Peterson for the...

It's the wobbly jewel of the dinner table.  JELL-O.  But just how did this iconic neon colored concoction come to be?  On this episode, we'll explore the origin of the shimmering dessert that's been wiggling its way into our hearts for well over a century.  Plus, we've all heard the phrase "a frog in your throat".  But what do small amphibians have to do with a scratchy vo...

It's the wobbly jewel of the dinner table.  JELL-O.  But just how did this iconic neon colored concoction come to be?  On this episode, we'll explore the origin of the shimmering dessert that's been wiggling its way into our hearts for well over a century.  Plus, we've all heard the phrase "a frog in your throat".  But what do small amphibians have to do with a scratchy vo...

Once upon a time, Peanut Butter and Jelly decided to join forces and become a lunchbox icon.  So on this episode, we'll explore the sweet and nutty origin of the PB&J - the sandwich that helped make the world safe for democracy.   Plus, we'll dazzle you with an array of colors - specifically Red, Yellow, and Green - and tell you how that trio of hues made their way onto every traffic...