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

They say that herding cats is difficult, but try getting your cows to come down off the mountain! In this episode we'll talk about the wonderful power of singing and its use in herding calls.

They made it possible for late night reading for centuries, they set the mood and light up the darkness. Martin Luther King Jr. said it best: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." So let's talk about something that drives out the darkness: Candles.

A favorite of camels and llamas, considered rude, or able to ward off evil--one way or another, we all do it. Time to learn about what's so great about spit!

Pigeons or Batman? Who is the greater protector of the city? In this episode, find out how pigeons have saved human lives for hundreds of years, and learn which ones were awarded medals of honor by their countries.

If at first you don't succeed...fail, fail again. With the New Year and new goals, let's pause for a moment and talk about why failures can be pretty spectacular!

From treating colds, to framing houses, to starting riots, pine trees have a fascinating history beyond the Christmas tree.

From asymmetrical skis used for hunting to rescuing baby Norwegian Kings, skis have got your back! Unless you're me.

From building worlds of imagination to the most painful experience your left pinky toe has ever experienced, it's time to learn a little bit more about the history of Legos.

They've been around for 30 million years and have perfected the creation of honey. From symbols for love and fertility, to saving America, give a listen to why we can be grateful for bees and honey!

Let's talk about kindness and perfume! Once upon a time in London I was rude and someone was kind and now I'm sharing about his passion--perfume! Learn how long we've been worried about how we smell.

Where would we be without such adages as "Let's stick together" or "I'm stuck on you". Glue, quite literally, holds our world together. So take a few minutes to learn just a little bit more about the stuff that holds your shoes together.

Did you know that one method of dealing with chapped lips involved earwax? Listen to find out who you can thank for saving you from tasting earwax.

Thank you for toilet paper! Long before pandemics and the entirety of the year 2020, I have always been grateful for toilet paper. It was constant, reliable, it was helpful for sanitary needs, and toilet paper rolls themselves made for excellent binoculars. Then came the run on toilet paper, and it suddenly seemed the appropriate time to share that love of toilet paper with the world! In this podc...