On this upcoming episode, we explore why movie trailers go before the movie, even though their name literally screams "I go last!"  We'll dive head first into the cinematic chaos.   Also - hear the wild story of how the song "Yankee Doodle" started as the ultimate insult but somehow became one of our most enduring patriotic classics.  Plus - why are blue jeans blue?  Why not purple?  Or Chartreuse?  Or glow-in-the-dark neon green?  Learn all the surprising fashion facts!  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this episode, we look at the weirdest thing that the Post Office ever allowed people to mail.  And when you hear the answer, you're going to say "wait, what??"  Also - do our pets actually dream...or are those moans and paw twitches strictly for our own amusement?  Plus - why do we say P.U. when something stinks?  Is it an acronym...or just another way to spell "gag me with a spoon?"  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've always wondered about.  

On this upcoming episode, we look at the weirdest thing that the Post Office ever allowed people to mail.  And when you hear the answer, you're going to say "wait, what??"  Also - do our pets actually dream...or are those moans and paw twitches strictly for our own amusement?  Plus: why do we say 'P.U.' when something stinks?  Is it an acronym...or just another way to spell "gag me with a spoon?"  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've always wondered about.  

On this episode, hear about the time that extra-terrestrials may have actually given us a shout-out!  Was it a cosmic prank, or maybe just an intergalactic butt dial?  We're looking to the skies for the strange tale of the "Wow Signal."  Also, exactly how true are the Old Wives' Tales?  Are they pearls of wisdom, or just something our grandmothers said to make us behave?  Plus - where did the phrase "take 40 winks" come from?  We've got the story behind this sleepy little saying.  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

On this upcoming episode, hear about the time that extra-terrestrials may have actually given us a shout-out!  Was it a cosmic prank, or maybe just an intergalactic butt dial?  We're looking to the skies for the strange tale of the "Wow Signal."  Also, exactly how true are the Old Wives' Tales?  Are they pearls of wisdom, or just something our grandmothers said to make us behave?  Plus - where did the phrase "take 40 winks" come from?  We've got the story behind this sleepy little saying.  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

On this episode, we tackle the condiment confusion over our favorite tomato sauce.  Is it "Ketchup" or "Catsup"?  We've got all the saucy details.  Also, why does breaking a mirror mean seven years' bad luck?  Plus - learn the origin of the phrase "take it with a grain of salt".  Hear the entire salty story, as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this upcoming episode, we tackle the condiment confusion over our favorite tomato sauce.  Is it "Ketchup" or "Catsup"?  We've got all the saucy details.  Also, why does breaking a mirror mean seven years' bad luck?  Plus - learn the origin of the phrase "take it with a grain of salt".  Hear the entire salty story, as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

In this episode, we explore Deja Vu, the creepy feeling of "been there, done that."   We'll explain why it happens.  Also, hear the story of the song you can't escape - "John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt."  Was he a real guy?  And why is everyone still shouting his name?  Plus, learn the origin of the phrase "like a chicken with its head cut off", and the strange saga of one chicken who took things a bit too far!  Get all the curious details as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

In this upcoming episode, we explore Deja Vu, the creepy feeling of "been there, done that."   We'll explain why it happens.  Also, hear the story of the song you can't escape - "John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt."  Was he a real guy?  And why is everyone still shouting his name?  Plus, learn the origin of the phrase "like a chicken with its head cut off", and the strange saga of one chicken who took things a bit too far!  Get all the curious details as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this episode, we explore the cold hard facts about Brain Freeze.  One minute you're enjoying your favorite ice cream, and the next feels like a railroad spike is being driven into your skull.  We'll tell you why it happens and how best to avoid it, also the custom of clapping.  There were once other ways to show appreciation, but somehow smacking your hands together won out.  Plus, what's the origin of the phrase "feeling under the weather"? What does calling in sick have to do with the seven-day forecast?  Get all the curious details as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.