Always Wondered

On this episode, we tackle the prickly mystery of goosebumps.  Why is it whenever we get scared, our skin decides to do tiny hair push-ups?  We’ve got the details.  Also, we’ll reveal what may be the strangest Cold War military plot ever devised.  Spoiler alert:  you’ll never look at the Moon the same way again!  Plus - it’s our very first Always Wondered Pop Quiz.  (But don’t worry.  This test won’t count toward your final grade.)  So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

On this episode, we tackle the prickly mystery of goosebumps.  Why is it whenever we get scared, our skin decides to do tiny hair push-ups?  We’ve got the details.  Also, we’ll reveal what may be the strangest Cold War military plot ever devised.  Spoiler alert:  you’ll never look at the Moon the same way again!  Plus - it’s our very first Always Wondered Pop Quiz.  (But don’t worry.  This test won’t count toward your final grade.)  So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about. 

The Winter Olympics are in full swing, so on this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the weird side of the greatest games in the world.  We’ll explore the moments they rehearsed for months - and yet still managed to mess up.  Strange sports that somebody once thought were a good idea.  Plus medals, mascots, and mishaps that’ll make you say “wait, what?”  So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the Olympic-sized questions you’ve Always Wondered about.        

The Winter Olympics are in full swing, so on this upcoming episode, we’re diving headfirst into the weird side of the greatest games in the world.  We’ll explore the moments they rehearsed for months - and yet still managed to mess up.  Strange sports that somebody once thought were a good idea.  Plus medals, mascots, and mishaps that’ll make you say “wait, what?”  So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the Olympic-sized questions you’ve Always Wondered about.        

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and we are diving deep into the wild and often weird customs that make up the holiday.  But don’t expect roses and romance.  Instead, Valentine’s Day is steeped in animal sacrifices, mystery saints, babies with lethal weapons, and traditions that make you ask, ‘Who thought this was a good idea?’  Join host Rick Peterson for this special Valentine's episode as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.  

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and we are diving deep into the wild and often weird customs that make up the holiday.  But don’t expect roses and romance.  Instead, Valentine’s Day is steeped in animal sacrifices, mystery saints, babies with lethal weapons, and traditions that make you ask, ‘Who thought this was a good idea?’  Join host Rick Peterson for this special Valentine's episode as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.  

On this episode, we pay tribute to the month of February - exploring the weird history of how February drew the short straw when it came to days.  Also, you may have seen some unusual dance crazes over the years, but nothing compares to the time that people in a small town literally danced themselves to death!  (Spoiler alert:  the story is as strange as it sounds!)  Plus - we all use Q-Tips.  But where did they come from, and what exactly does the “Q”  stand for?  So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about. 

On this upcoming episode, we pay tribute to the month of February - exploring the weird history of how February drew the short straw when it came to days.  Also, you may have seen some unusual dance crazes over the years, but nothing compares to the time that people in a small town literally danced themselves to death!  (Spoiler alert:  the story is as strange as it sounds!)  Plus - we all use Q-Tips.  But where did they come from, and what exactly does the “Q”  stand for?  So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about. 

In this episode, we explore why we always close our eyes when we sneeze. It’s as if our bodies are telling us: “Look away, nothing to see here.”  We dive into the science behind it all.  Also - an investigation into the weird disappearing act of TV sitcom siblings.  It’s been going on for years and even has a name: “The Chuck Cunningham Syndrome”.  Plus - why do we say “O’Clock” whenever we give the time?  We turn back the clock to find the reason.  So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about. 

On this upcoming episode, we explore why we always close our eyes when we sneeze. It’s as if our bodies are telling us: “Look away, nothing to see here.”  We dive into the science behind it all.  Also - an investigation into the weird disappearing act of TV sitcom siblings.  It’s been going on for years and even has a name: “The Chuck Cunningham Syndrome”.  Plus - why do we say “O’Clock” whenever we give the time?  We turn back the clock to find the reason.  So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.