Thank You for Toilet Paper: A History of the Little Things

As a fashion statement or a means to keep warm, scarves have been accenting humanity's apparel for hundreds of years. Time for a little love for the scarf!

We already know that cherry is the most popular flavor for ice pops, but why else are cherries special? Time to learn a little bit more about our love for cherries with today's episode! Oh, and happy Rainier Cherry Day!

While earth's sun may have given Superman his powers, it doesn't do the same favor for the rest of us. While the sun keeps us happy and going, it is important to protect ourselves from harmful rays! So for today's episode we are going to take the time share some love for another superhero for our skin: sunblock!

Usually running through the woods means something went terribly wrong in the movie, but sometimes we run through the woods by choice, because it's beautiful, and peaceful, and clears your head, and you're definitely not lost. Time for a little bit of love for trail running!

Do you have a favorite emoji? Maybe the laughing monkey? Or tears of joy? Or perhaps heart eyes? It's only been a few years since we've had them, but emojis have changed the way we communicate. In fact, the word of the year for 2015 was actually an emoji! Time to show a little love and gratitude for the emoji.

This frozen treat helps to keep us cool in a heatwave. Time to talk about an invention made by a kid from the city. Let's take some time for a little bit of gratitude for ice pops!

A humble tool to keep our fingers safe from harm, from Peter Pan's kiss to collectible pieces, thimbles have made it possible for us to set out on adventures looking dapper. Time for a quick thank you for the thimble.

Should you ever find yourself dangling from a cliff (on purpose, because you decided it was a day for rock climbing) or perhaps flying through the sky with a parachute, this simple tool is going to be one of your best friends. Time for a little bit of gratitude for the humble carabiner.

Used to keep us cool since ancient times, fans were not only a tool for the rich and royal but a way to keep the fire burning at home and flirt on the dance floor. Time to learn a little bit more about fans.​

Time for part two of our episode on Paint! As we finish our conversation about paint with special guest, Katie Miller, this time we'll learn about where perfect math and art meet, as well as the journey of paint to the walls of our homes. Time for more love for paint!

In this two-part episode, we talk about a few reasons we love paint! From cave drawings to frescos and chapel ceilings, paint has helped tell the story of humanity for centuries. Time to learn about the language of brush strokes, with special guest--Katie Miller!

The national sport of South Korea and a martial art practiced by over 70 million people in over 188 countries, time to learn a little bit more about Taekwondo.

From December celebrations to birthday parties, piñatas have given humanity a magical way to retrieve candies and work out some stress in the process. Time to learn a little bit more about why we love piñatas!

If you love "The Emperor's New Groove", or if you've ever gone off an adventure and said "Alpaca My Bags!" then it is time to learn about a few more reasons to love llamas and alpacas!

Did you know that there are superstitions about when you should cut your nails? If you want good luck to come your way, stay away from the nail clippers on the weekend. Let's learn a little bit more about the tool that helps us take care of our fingers and toes. Time to talk about Nail Clippers. 

From kickflips to ollies to military ops, skateboarding has taken the world by storm since the 1950s. From an activity for bored surfers to artistic and athletic expression, let’s take a moment to follow the journey of skateboarding.

Did you know that the chalk you played with as a child was millions of years in the making? Did you also know that it holds plankton skeletons? Time to learn a few new interesting facts about the chalk that decorated our sidewalks as kids. Let's talk chalk!

Whether we're using them for back support, playful fights, or to hide our faces from terrible frights in a horror film, pillows have been supporting humans for thousands of years. Time for a little gratitude for pillows.

Once nicknamed the plant of immortality by the Ancient Egyptians, aloe vera has healed the wounds and sunburns of mankind for thousands of years. Time for a little gratitude for the plant that keeps on giving.

It keeps trees nourished and gives us some pretty sweet syrup. Time to share a little bit of gratitude for the sticky stuff--sap and maple syrup.

Did you know that glow-in-the-dark materials were discovered by several failed attempts to make gold? Although alchemists never got the goldmine they were looking for, their experiments lit the way for generations. Let's talk about a little bit of gratitude for glow-in-the-dark stars.

They're affordable, reusable, and paint a pretty picture. From ancient history to the Great Depression to today, puzzles continue to keep us guessing, comforted, and entertained. Time for a little bit of gratitude for puzzles.

Can you hear me loud and clear? Time to drop the mic (but not really because mics are expensive) on this episode about why we love microphones and how they've helped connect the world.

From beauty secrets to hospitality to fighting off scurvy on the high seas, pickled foods have been a part of humanity's story for thousands of years. Now, let's take some time for a little bit of gratitude for our favorite pickled foods.

We'll spill the tea a little on this episode! Whether we call it boba tea or bubble tea, either way, this sweet drink is a tasty treat that has been sweeping the globe since the '80s. Time for a little love for boba!