Always Wondered

On this episode, it's the history of cutlery.   How did we go from eating with our hands to needing five different forks for one meal?  We'll hand out the silverware and serve up the answer.  Also - get ready for the great debate of our time! Toilet paper:  should it hang over or under?  We'll unroll all the controversy.  Plus - why do we knock on wood to ward of...

On this upcoming episode, it's the history of cutlery.   How did we go from eating with our hands to needing five different forks for one meal?  We'll hand out the silverware and serve up the answer.  Also - get ready for the great debate of our time! Toilet paper:  should it hang over or under?  We'll unroll all the controversy.  Plus - why do we knock on wood t...

On this episode, we dive into the weird world of measurements.  Who decided how long a foot should be?  And what exactly is an acre?  We'll size up the answers.  Also, we'll unwrap the sweet history of M&Ms - the candy that melts in your mouth - and sometimes on your keyboard.  Plus, we investigate the phrase that's taking over the internet - "If You Know You Know".&nb...

On this upcoming episode, we dive into the weird world of measurements.  Like, who decided how long a foot should be?  And what exactly is an acre?  We'll size up the answers.  Also, we'll unwrap the sweet history of M&Ms - the candy that melts in your mouth - and sometimes on your keyboard.  Plus, we investigate the phrase that's taking over the internet - "If You Kno...

On this episode, we ask the questions that make you think -- and maybe make you wince!  First up - why does the crossbar on men's bikes go straight across into the "danger zone"?  Then, we'll reveal the loudest sound ever made on earth! And here's a hint:  it wasn't your upstairs neighbor vacuuming at 2 am.  Plus, we creep into the dark, musty past to discover the origin of the...

On this upcoming episode, we ask the questions that make you think -- and maybe make you wince!  First up - why does the crossbar on men's bikes go straight across into the "danger zone"?  Then, we'll reveal the loudest sound ever made on earth! And here's a hint:  it wasn't your upstairs neighbor vacuuming at 2 am.  Plus, we creep into the dark, musty past to discover the orig...

On this episode, we dive deep into that flaming frosting ritual of blowing out birthday candles.  How did this tradition ever start?  And is it secretly germ warfare wrapped in delicious cake?  Also, we investigate the great mystery of gravity and breakfast.  Learn why toast always seems to land buttered-side down!  Plus, we discuss Paper Cuts.  They're small, sneaky,...

On this upcoming episode, we dive deep into that flaming frosting ritual of blowing out birthday candles.  How did this tradition ever start?  And is it secretly germ warfare wrapped in delicious cake?  Also, we investigate the great mystery of gravity and breakfast.  Learn why toast always seems to land buttered-side down!  Plus, we discuss Paper Cuts.  They're small...

On this 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 delightf...

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...