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

This handy dandy tape is a quick fix for many across the world--and even out of this world! From astronauts to soldiers, to high school students, there are many reasons to be grateful for duct tape. Or duck tape. We'll talk about which one's right in today's episode!

These handy tools are essential for wardrobe malfunctions and punk rock fashion statements. Time for a little bit of love and gratitude for safety pins!

Jelly beans have been along for a very long time. (In fact, we're not even sure how long!) It's a popular treat with kids, adults, astronauts, and presidents. Time for a little bit of gratitude and love for jelly beans!

This handy dandy tool has many ways to help us out with everyday problems. Originating with the Swiss Army and used by MacGyver-types around the world, it's time for a little bit of gratitude for the nail file, can opener, screwdriver, scissors, and everything else we can find in the Swiss Army Knife!

How would you like to receive a lovely barrel of balsamic vinegar, passed down through the generations, as your wedding gift? Up until the 1980s, balsamic vinegar was a family affair, a prized possession, and a symbol of peace. Time for a little bit of love and a whole lot of gratitude for balsamic vinegar!

It's the technology we use on our phones, our computers, for air traffic control, and more! It only gets a little tricky to use outside in the cold, because it means sacrificing our gloves. Time for a little bit of gratitude for touch screens!

Did you know that pretzels helped stop an invasion in 1510? Pretzels were also used in wedding ceremonies! And here I thought they were just awesome snacks to get at the mall. Time for a little bit of love and gratitude for this twisty bread: pretzels!

It's a way to keep food fresh in the fridge, enjoy leftovers, and makes for a good drum set when needed. Time for a little bit of gratitude and love for Tupperware.

Comic Books have been the source material for a lot of cinema over the last few years. But what about the people who love the source material? After afternoons spent reading about the adventures of heroes on the page, there are a few places fans of these stories can gather. Today we're going to take a little bit of time for a little bit of gratitude for Comic Conventions. Thanks to one of our listeners for recommending this topic!

Sometimes you just need to go for a walk to see the world in a brand-new way, help clear your head, or maybe ease your heart. And help prevent heart disease. Turns out walks are great for quite a few things. Time for a little bit of gratitude for taking a walk.