Always Wondered

On this week's episode, we explore one of our longest held customs. Whenever
someone sneezes, we automatically say, "Bless you." But why? How did that
curious practice ever get started? We'll tell you all about it. And if you thought
the phrase the "whole nine yards" had a strange origin, just wait till you hear the
story behind "the whole ball of wax". We'll tackle those topics and more as host
Rick Peterson answers some of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this week's episode, we explore one of our longest held customs. Whenever
someone sneezes, we automatically say, "Bless you." But why? How did that
curious practice ever get started? We'll tell you all about it. And if you thought
the phrase the "whole nine yards" had a strange origin, just wait till you hear the
story behind "the whole ball of wax". We'll tackle those topics and more as host
Rick Peterson answers some of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

Our everyday lives are filled with little mysteries.  And on this debut podcast, we'll try to put some of those curiosities to rest.  Like mouthwash.  We all know what mouthwash does, but who came up with the idea?  Its journey is a strange one.  Or what about the phrase "the whole nine yards"? We all know what it means, but where on earth did it come from? The answer may surprise you.  We'll explore those topics and more as host Rick Peterson tackles some of the questions you've "ALWAYS WONDERED" about.  

Our everyday lives are filled with little mysteries. And on this debut podcast, we'll
try to put some of those curiosities to rest. Like mouthwash. We all know what
mouthwash does, but who came up with the idea? Its journey is a strange one.
Or what about the phrase "The Whole Nine Yards"? We all know what it means,
but where on earth did it come from? The answer may surprise you. We'll
explore those topics and more as host Rick Peterson tackles some of the
questions you've ALWAYS WONDERED about.

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!