Always Wondered

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...

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...

On this week's episode, we pop the top on soft drinks. Where exactly did the name of your favorite soda pop come from? We'll give you all the sweet, fizzy, carbonated details. And we all know that presidential elections have consequences. But wait, you'll hear about the one election that actually gave us the Knock Knock joke! Join us to explore these topics and more as host Rick Peterson answers s...

On this week's episode, we explore one of our longest held customs. Whenever someone sneezes, we automatically say, "Bless you." But why? How did that curious practice ever get started? We'll tell you all about it. And if you thought the phrase the "whole nine yards" had a strange origin, just wait till you hear the story behind "the whole ball of wax". We'll tackle those topics and more as host R...

Our everyday lives are filled with little mysteries.  And on this debut podcast, we'll try to put some of those curiosities to rest.  Like mouthwash.  We all know what mouthwash does, but who came up with the idea?  Its journey is a strange one.  Or what about the phrase "the whole nine yards"? We all know what it means, but where on earth did it come from? The answer may...

Always Wondered. A podcast that takes a lighthearted look at everyday life’s little mysteries. Have you always wondered who came up with the idea for mouthwash? Who invented the Slinky? Why do we bless someone whenever they sneeze? How come there are dimples on a golf ball? Or what is the origin of the phrase “heard it through the grapevine”? These are the sort of questions...