Always Wondered

Always Wondered

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  • Always Wondered - When Did Clowns Become Creepy?

    On this episode, we ask the question:  when did clowns become creepy?  How did we go from "fun with balloon animals" to "I'm sleeping with the lights on?"  We'll look beyond the face paint to figure it all out.  Also - what makes Rice Krispies go Snap, Crackle and Pop?  Learn about the science experiment that's happening in your breakfast cereal bowl.  Plus - what was the most valuable heist of all time?  Hear the wild story that proves truth is often stranger than fiction!  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

    13 min
  • Always Wondered - Episode 37 Preview

    In this upcoming episode, we ask: when did clowns become creepy?  How did we go from "fun with balloon animals" to "I'm sleeping with the lights on?"  We'll look beyond the face paint to figure it all out.  Also - what makes Rice Krispies go Snap, Crackle and Pop?  Learn about the science experiment that's happening in your breakfast cereal bowl.  Plus - what was the most valuable heist of all time?  Hear the wild story that proves truth is often stranger than fiction!  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

    2 min
  • Always Wondered - Why Movie Trailers Play Before The Movie?

    On this 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.

    13 min
  • Always Wondered - Episode 36 Preview

    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.

    2 min
  • Always Wondered - Why Do We Say "P.U." When Something Stinks?

    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.  

     

    12 min
  • Always Wondered - Episode 35 Preview

    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.  

     

    2 min
  • Always Wondered - Where The Phrase "Take 40 Winks" Came From?

    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. 

    13 min
  • Always Wondered - Episode 34 Preview

    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. 

     

    2 min
  • Always Wondered - Is it "Ketchup" or "Catsup"?

    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.

    12 min
  • Always Wondered - Episode 33 Preview

    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. 

    2 min

About Always Wondered

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Always Wondered. A podcast that takes a lighthearted look at everyday life's little mysteries.

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