I'll Tell You Why

Macaroni and cheese is an American staple and without the American revolution we may have never gotten this culinary staple.

The military's K9 Corps needed recruits to get started and it began with people giving up their pets.

Eating three meals a day isn't rooted in health or human needs. It's rooted in the industrial revolution, a moral conundrum and the British Navy.

Kids didn't always have summer vacation and we have some of America's most iconic families to thank for why schools are out for summer.

There are 3 main stories as to why coffee is called a "cup of Joe" and one involves a very annoyed boss.

A1 Steak Sauce was created for a king, but the bottle says it was made smack dab in the middle of the Civil War. This is the story of a royal recipe and a business opportunity one man couldn't resist.

When Albert Marr enlisted in the military, he asked to bring his pet baboon with him. This is the story of a great war, fierce bravery and an unlikely friendship.

Tipping is more common in the U.S. than in Europe which is weird since Europeans actually gave Americans the idea. This is the story of aristocracy, slavery and the potential for economic upheaval.

McDonald's may reign supreme for fast food, but the franchise was actually really late to the drive thru game. This is the story of efficiency, military rules and revolutionizing how people eat.

"Jersey Shore" is celebrating its 15th anniversary and the show did something few others have been able to. But, it almost was a show about people competing to be the ultimate Guido.

Shopping malls are iconic and have been a staple of American life for decades. But, Victor Gruen, the father of the mall, hated them. This is the story of bringing a piece of Europe to America, a cultural phenomenon and deep regret.

Jeans weren't invented to be a fashion statement, they were created for survival. This is the story of California gold, a woman tired of mending her husband’s pants, and a global sensation.

Before we had "In God We Trust," American money featured a way cooler 3 word slogan. One that, honestly, we should bring back. This is the story of revolution, threats to America and some very compelling letters.

Baby showers may seem like a modern thing, but celebrations of babies actually goes back centuries. This is the story of superstitions, purification and the art of gift giving.

A giant rabbit being used to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus may seem kind of crazy, but it's not as big of a leap as you may think. Thi sis the story of ritual burials, fertility, and folklore.

Cartier's iconic love bracelet was really revolutionary for its time and people love it so much, they're willing to lock it onto their wrist. But, the bracelet was born out of heartbreak and search for a symbol of everlasting love.

It's possible dogs first started hanging out with humans when they smelled their food at a campfire, but it would be centuries before we brought them into our homes. This is the story of survival, companionship, and thousands of years of evolution.

Champagne is a staple of drinking culture, but at one point in time, French people avoided it and even tried to prevent the bubbles from happening. This is the story of monks, an accident and a woman who decided to bet on herself.

Andy Cohen is the face of reality television. But, did you know he almost killed off one of Bravo's biggest franchises? And reality TV actually got its start over a decade before he was even born. This is the story of life after war, a chance meeting and a winning formula for entertainment.

Happy Hour goes all the way back to 1914 and is actually illegal in one U.S. state. This is the story of entertaining soldiers, pregames and the government needing to make money.

We say "hello" all day, every day, but if one very influential man had his way, we'd all be saying "ahoy" instead. This is the story of a groundbreaking invention, two brilliant men and an opinion that would change the world.

Blush is a staple of makeup routines, but throughout history it's served bigger purposes than just changing a person's looks. This is the story of healing, changing face shapes and a poison that destroyed marriages.

In World War II, a bear officially joined the Polish Army and joined in the capture of a pivotal battle. This is the story of loyalty, the power of animals and an unlikely friendship.

Valentine's Day is all about love, but it wasn't always that way. With a very, very dark origin, this is a story of retribution, beheadings and a very famous poet.

While college football games started halftime shows with marching bands, the first professional football half time show started out with dogs. This is the story of a lot of failure, an attempt to keep viewers and a plan to sell dogs.