Always Wondered

In this episode, we look at why we rub our eyes when we're tired.  Is it a soothing mechanism, or just our face trying to turn itself off?  We'll have the details.  Also, we tackle one of the spiciest debates in the history of lunch - is the hot dog a sandwich?  Plus, we'll cut to the chase - literally!  We explore the origins of the phrase that was coined nearly 100 years ago.  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the curious questions you've Always Wondered about. 

On this upcoming episode, we look at why we rub our eyes when we're tired.  Is it a soothing mechanism, or just our face trying to turn itself off?  We'll have the details.  Also, we tackle one of the spiciest debates in the history of lunch - is the hot dog a sandwich?  Plus, we'll cut to the chase - literally!  We explore the origins of the phrase that was coined nearly 100 years ago.  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the curious questions you've Always Wondered about. 

On this episode, it's the history of cutlery.   How did we go from eating with our hands to needing five different forks for one meal?  We'll hand out the silverware and serve up the answer.  Also - get ready for the great debate of our time! Toilet paper:  should it hang over or under?  We'll unroll all the controversy.  Plus - why do we knock on wood to ward off bad luck?  Where did this strange ritual start?  And will Formica do in a pinch?  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this upcoming episode, it's the history of cutlery.   How did we go from eating with our hands to needing five different forks for one meal?  We'll hand out the silverware and serve up the answer.  Also - get ready for the great debate of our time! Toilet paper:  should it hang over or under?  We'll unroll all the controversy.  Plus - why do we knock on wood to ward off bad luck?  Where did this strange ritual start?  And will Formica do in a pinch?  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this episode, we dive into the weird world of measurements.  Who decided how long a foot should be?  And what exactly is an acre?  We'll size up the answers.  Also, we'll unwrap the sweet history of M&Ms - the candy that melts in your mouth - and sometimes on your keyboard.  Plus, we investigate the phrase that's taking over the internet - "If You Know You Know".  Is it a sly wink to those in the know, or just a way to make the rest of us feel like we missed a meeting?  So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the curious questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this upcoming episode, we dive into the weird world of measurements.  Like, who decided how long a foot should be?  And what exactly is an acre?  We'll size up the answers.  Also, we'll unwrap the sweet history of M&Ms - the candy that melts in your mouth - and sometimes on your keyboard.  Plus, we investigate the phrase that's taking over the internet - "If You Know You Know".  Is it a sly wink to those in the know, or just a way to make the rest of us feel like we missed a meeting?  So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the curious questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this episode, we ask the questions that make you think -- and maybe make you wince!  First up - why does the crossbar on men's bikes go straight across into the "danger zone"?  Then, we'll reveal the loudest sound ever made on earth! And here's a hint:  it wasn't your upstairs neighbor vacuuming at 2 am.  Plus, we creep into the dark, musty past to discover the origin of the phrase "Skeletons in the Closet".  So join host Rick Peterson on a curious and weird journey as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.    

On this upcoming episode, we ask the questions that make you think -- and maybe make you wince!  First up - why does the crossbar on men's bikes go straight across into the "danger zone"?  Then, we'll reveal the loudest sound ever made on earth! And here's a hint:  it wasn't your upstairs neighbor vacuuming at 2 am.  Plus, we creep into the dark, musty past to discover the origin of the phrase "Skeletons in the Closet".  So join host Rick Peterson on a curious and weird journey as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.    

On this episode, we dive deep into that flaming frosting ritual of blowing out birthday candles.  How did this tradition ever start?  And is it secretly germ warfare wrapped in delicious cake?  Also, we investigate the great mystery of gravity and breakfast.  Learn why toast always seems to land buttered-side down!  Plus, we discuss Paper Cuts.  They're small, sneaky, and devastatingly painful - and we'll tell you why.  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the curious questions you've Always Wondered about. 

On this upcoming episode, we dive deep into that flaming frosting ritual of blowing out birthday candles.  How did this tradition ever start?  And is it secretly germ warfare wrapped in delicious cake?  Also, we investigate the great mystery of gravity and breakfast.  Learn why toast always seems to land buttered-side down!  Plus, we discuss Paper Cuts.  They're small, sneaky and devastatingly painful - and we'll tell you why.  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the curious questions you've Always Wondered about.