I'll Tell You Why

Shopping malls are iconic and have been a staple of American life for decades. But, Victor Gruen, the father of the mall, hated them. This is the story of bringing a piece of Europe to America, a cultural phenomenon and deep regret.

Jeans weren't invented to be a fashion statement, they were created for survival. This is the story of California gold, a woman tired of mending her husband’s pants, and a global sensation.

Before we had "In God We Trust," American money featured a way cooler 3 word slogan. One that, honestly, we should bring back. This is the story of revolution, threats to America and some very compelling letters.

Baby showers may seem like a modern thing, but celebrations of babies actually goes back centuries. This is the story of superstitions, purification and the art of gift giving.

A giant rabbit being used to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus may seem kind of crazy, but it's not as big of a leap as you may think. Thi sis the story of ritual burials, fertility, and folklore.

Cartier's iconic love bracelet was really revolutionary for its time and people love it so much, they're willing to lock it onto their wrist. But, the bracelet was born out of heartbreak and search for a symbol of everlasting love.

It's possible dogs first started hanging out with humans when they smelled their food at a campfire, but it would be centuries before we brought them into our homes. This is the story of survival, companionship, and thousands of years of evolution.

Champagne is a staple of drinking culture, but at one point in time, French people avoided it and even tried to prevent the bubbles from happening. This is the story of monks, an accident and a woman who decided to bet on herself.

Andy Cohen is the face of reality television. But, did you know he almost killed off one of Bravo's biggest franchises? And reality TV actually got its start over a decade before he was even born. This is the story of life after war, a chance meeting and a winning formula for entertainment.

Happy Hour goes all the way back to 1914 and is actually illegal in one U.S. state. This is the story of entertaining soldiers, pregames and the government needing to make money.