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

  • Ballpoint Pens

    Have you ever searched for a pen to make note of your brilliant, world-saving idea you had in the middle of the night? Or maybe you took a moment to write a nice note to someone? Ballpoint pens have been making it easier to connect, write, explore, take note, and more for decades! Time for a little bit of gratitude for ballpoint pens!

    16 min
  • Cinnamon
    Did you know that Aristotle believed in cinnamon birds? And he wasn't the only one! From trade secrets to medicine to becoming a part of breakfast with cinnamon sugar toast, there are quite a few reasons to be grateful for cinnamon!
    10 min
  • Dry Ice
    From spooky fog to cauldron brews, dry ice has been used to create a few magical effects over the years. But did you also know it can work as an effective bug trap? Time for a little bit of gratitude and love for dry ice!
    8 min
  • Mirrors
    Mirror, mirror on the wall, time for a little gratitude for how you've helped us all! From rearview mirrors to letting us know we've got food in our teeth, mirrors have been helping us see a little more clearly for thousands of years. Time for a little bit of love and gratitude for mirrors!
    14 min
  • Bricks

    From the three little pigs to fireproofing, bricks do a lot to keep us safe. And they make for a fine pizza oven. Time for a little bit of love and gratitude for bricks!

    13 min
  • Drinking Fountains

    Did you know that drinking fountains had a strong connection to the temperance movement in the US and the UK? From temperance to playgrounds, to city drinking water, there are many reasons to be grateful for drinking fountains! Time for a little love and gratitude for the handy water dispenser.

    12 min
  • Burritos

    From frozen burritos to breakfast burritos to ones filled with tater tots and guacamole, there are a lot of reasons to love burritos. Let's take a little bit of time for a little bit of gratitude for burritos.

    10 min
  • Sign Language

    Every language has its own beauty and mystery. (I'm looking at you grammar for the mystery). And for sign language in particular, that beauty can be felt without sound. Time for a little bit of love and gratitude for sign language.

    13 min
  • Ice Packs

    For all the times we've stubbed a toe, gotten injured on the playing field, or needed to keep food cold in the cooler, ice packs have been there to help us keep our cool. Time for a little bit of love and gratitude for ice packs!

    10 min
  • Ukulele

    Perfect for chill vibes and hanging out at the beach, the ukulele has been the soundtrack for a good time for over a hundred years. Time for a little bit of love and gratitude for the ukulele!

    12 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.