Thank You for Toilet Paper: A History of the Little Things

Thank You for Toilet Paper: A History of the Little Things

By Elizabeth MillerEducation
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Thank You for Toilet Paper: A History of the Little Things episodes

  • Karaoke
    From nights out with co-workers or friends, to still later nights out with the true die-hards, karaoke has sparked the joy of music and convinced many of us that we can sing (even outside the shower) and has given us the spotlight for a moment while making fond memories. On this podcast episode, we take a little bit of time for love and gratitude for Karaoke and all the late-night sing-alongs we've enjoyed over the years.
    13 min
  • Dishwasher

    From washing dishes to saving time and water to perhaps cooking a salmon dinner, there are quite a few, and even some surprising, reasons to be grateful for the dishwasher! Let's take a little bit of time for a little bit of gratitude on today's podcast episode!

    10 min
  • Cutting Board

    From professional kitchens to our counters at home, cutting boards make life and cooking just a little bit easier! On this episode, we take a little bit of time for a little bit of gratitude for cutting boards!

    8 min
  • Soda Bread
    From potash to baking soda and from the Native Americans to the Irish, soda bread has impacted the cuisine of quite a few countries--and it certainly makes for a delicious addition to St. Patrick's Day celebrations. On this podcast episode, we take a little bit of time for a little bit of gratitude for soda bread!
    8 min
  • Tap Dance
    If you've ever made a shuffle ball change, a shim sham shimmy, or cramp rolls, you've played a part in the world of tap dance! From its beginnings in the US with roots in West Africa and Europe, tap dance has brought the beat for generations. In this podcast episode, we take a little bit of time for a little bit of gratitude for tap dance!
    11 min
  • Lawn Mowers

    From pristine soccer pitches and golf courses to your own front lawn, a well-trimmed lawn makes for wonderful memories, fun activities, and healthier grass. On today's podcast episode, we take a little bit of time for a little bit of gratitude for lawn mowers! (Even though I'm pretty sure my lawn mower hates me.) ;)

    13 min
  • Kimchi
    This delicious dish has been an important part of Korean cuisine for hundreds and hundreds of years! On today's episode, it's time for a little bit of love and gratitude for Kimchi!
    9 min
  • Saltwater Taffy

    From the boardwalk to social gatherings, saltwater taffy has appeared in many places to make life sweet. In this podcast episode, it's time for a little bit of love and gratitude for saltwater taffy!

    9 min
  • Molasses

    From brown sugar to barbecue sauce and more, molasses has a long history with lots of food and a few crazy stories to boot(leg). Time for a little bit of gratitude for molasses!

    9 min
  • Hula Hoops

    From ancient Egypt to Native American dancing to schoolyard crazes, hoops, and hula hooping have given humanity a lot of joy over the years! Time for a little bit of love for hula hoops!

    11 min

About Thank You for Toilet Paper: A History of the Little Things

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A podcast where we explore the fascinating history of how some of the "little things" were invented, produced, or just happened to be a cool part of life. A little gratitude with a little history.