Always Wondered

On this episode, we're heading straight for the dessert table.  When did dessert become a thing?  And, more importantly, who do we thank for all that sweet goodness?  Also, why do we yell "Great Scott" whenever something extraordinary happens?  Learn the identity of Scott and what makes him so great.    Plus - hear about the strangest spy gadget ever devised by the C.I.A.  It's the story of how a house cat was turned into a secret agent.  (Yes, it's as weird as it sounds!)  So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this upcoming episode, we're heading straight for the dessert table.  When did dessert become a thing?  And, more importantly, who do we thank for all that sweet goodness?  Also, why do we yell "Great Scott" whenever something extraordinary happens?  Learn the identity of Scott and what makes him so great.    Plus - hear about the strangest spy gadget ever devised by the C.I.A.  It's the story of how a house cat was turned into a secret agent.  (Yes, it's as weird as it sounds!)  So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this episode, we ask why your grocery store line always seems to move more slowly than the rest!  Is it bad luck?  Or is the Universe secretly out to get you?  Also, America loves Hot Dogs, but who exactly invented them?  The answer may be as mysterious as the ingredient list.  Plus, was there ever a day in the news when there was absolutely nothing to report?  Surprisingly, yes!  And you'll learn all about it...as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this upcoming episode, we ask why your grocery store line always seems to move more slowly than the rest!  Is it bad luck?  Or is the Universe secretly out to get you?  Also, America loves Hot Dogs, but who exactly invented them?  The answer may be as mysterious as the ingredient list.  Plus, was there ever a day in the news when there was absolutely nothing to report?  Surprisingly, yes!  And you'll learn all about it...as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this episode, we explore the Universe's cruelest practical joke -- Hiccups.  Why do we get them?  And more importantly, why do they arrive at the worst possible time?  Also - the story behind the weirdest baby accessory ever!  It was once a real thing, but when you learn about it, you're going to say "wait, what?"  Plus - the origin of the phrase "start from scratch".  It had to come from somewhere, and we have the details.  So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this upcoming episode, we explore the Universe's cruelest practical joke -- hiccups.  Why do we get them?  And more importantly, why do they arrive at the worst possible time?  Also - the story behind the weirdest baby accessory ever!  It was once a real thing, but when you learn about it - you're going to say "wait, what?"  Plus - the origin of the phrase "start from scratch".  It had to come from somewhere, and we have the details.  So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this episode, we're giving New Year's Day its time in the spotlight - diving into the colorful and often weird traditions that make up the holiday.  From cheering for a dropping ball to mangling the lyrics to Auld Lang Syne, we'll explore the customs we love.  Plus - who exactly decided the New Year officially begins on January First?  You'll learn that too.  So pop some cheap champagne and grab a party hat as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this episode, we're giving New Year's Day its time in the spotlight - diving into the colorful and often weird traditions that make up the holiday.  From cheering for a dropping ball to mangling the lyrics to Auld Lang Syne, we'll explore the customs we love.  Plus - who exactly decided the New Year officially begins on January First?  You'll learn that too.  So pop some cheap champagne and grab a party hat as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this episode, we dive headfirst into the wild, wonderful, and sometimes weird
traditions that make up Christmas.  From dragging trees into the house, kissing
under the mistletoe, and carolers showing up uninvited - to Santa, sleighs, and
reindeer logistics - we explore the origins of some of our favorite holiday
customs!  So untangle yourself from those Christmas lights and join host Rick
Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this upcoming episode, we dive headfirst into the wild, wonderful, and sometimes weird traditions that make up Christmas.  From dragging trees into the house, kissing
under the mistletoe, and carolers showing up uninvited - to Santa, sleighs, and
Reindeer Logistics - We explore the origins of some of our favorite holiday
customs!  So untangle yourself from those Christmas lights and join host Rick
Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.