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In this upcoming episode, why do we get butterflies in our stomach? No one invited them, so what’s actually going on in there? Also - hear the strange story of the “Twin Jims”. Two guys and a coincidence so bizarre, you’d think the universe is messing with us! Plus - learn why geese fly in the shape of a “V”. Is it teamwork, a giant arrow pointing the way, or something else entirely? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.
In this episode of Always Wondered, we solve some of the weird mysteries of Halloween. Like - why do we enjoy scaring ourselves? We pay good money just to be frightened half to death! We’ll explain why. Also - how come witches ride broomsticks? They could have conjured up almost anything, so why choose a household cleaning tool? Plus - how did Orange and Black become the official colors of Halloween? Was there a run on paint that week, or what is something else? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.
In this upcoming episode, we solve some of the weird mysteries of Halloween. Like - why do we enjoy scaring ourselves? We pay good money just to be frightened half to death! We’ll explain why. Also - how come witches ride broomsticks? They could have conjured up almost anything, so why choose a household cleaning tool? Plus - how did Orange and Black become the official colors of Halloween? Was there a run on paint that week, or what is something else? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.
In this episode, why do men and women constantly battle over the thermostat? We’ll explain why the sexes seem to have a completely different concept of “comfortable.” Also - learn how popcorn (once hated by theaters) suddenly became the movie snack of choice! Plus - was the fitted sheet designed to fit your mattress, or simply invented by someone who thought it’d be fun to watch us try to fold one? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.
In this upcoming episode of Always Wondered, why do men and women constantly battle over the thermostat? We’ll explain why the sexes seem to have a completely different concept of “comfortable.” Also - learn how popcorn (once hated by theaters) suddenly became the movie snack of choice! Plus - was the fitted sheet designed to fit your mattress, or simply invented by someone who thought it’d be fun to watch us try to fold one? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.
In this episode, can you really object at a wedding? Is that an actual thing… or just a plot device dreamed up by Hollywood? Also - we travel back to a time when people didn’t resolve their disputes with a strongly worded email… instead, they just tossed their opponent out the window! Plus - we get sticky with the unusual origin story of Elmer’s Glue. Learn how a mild-mannered bovine became the unsung hero of grade school craft day. Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.
In this upcoming episode of Always Wondered, can you really object at a wedding? Is that an actual thing… or just a plot device dreamed up by Hollywood? Also - we travel back to a time when people didn’t resolve their disputes with a strongly worded email…instead they just tossed their opponent out the window! Plus - we get sticky with the unusual origin story of Elmer’s Glue. Learn how a mild-mannered bovine became the unsung hero of grade school craft day. Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.
In this week’s episode, we ask why humans have a protruding nose? Practically no other creature does. So was it millions of years of evolutionary engineering, or did we just need a convenient place to prop up our glasses? Also - what’s the reason the US continues to measure temperature in Fahrenheit? We’ll explain why we hold on to it like it’s a prized family heirloom. Plus - why do cats love knocking things off tables? Learn if it's instinct or some kind of weird feline experiment in gravity! Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.
In this upcoming episode, we ask why humans have a protruding nose? Practically no other creature does. So was it millions of years of evolutionary engineering, or did we just need a convenient place to prop up our glasses? Also - what’s the reason the US continues to measure temperature in Fahrenheit? We’ll explain why we hold on to it like it’s a prized family heirloom. Plus - why do cats love knocking things off tables? Learn if it's instinct or some kind of weird feline experiment in gravity! Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.
In this episode of Always Wondered, who invented the Donut? How did these pastries ever wind up with a hole in the middle? We have the answer. Also - hear about the time when people were convinced that they were made of glass! (The story is very true and very weird!) Plus - learn the origin of the phrase: Foot the Bill. How did feet ever become associated with settling an account? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.
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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 that stir our curiosity, and the answers may just surprise you. Join host Rick Peterson every week for a fun and breezy look at some of the things you have always wondered about!

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