Why Do We Let Fido and Fluffy sleep in our Beds?

This week, Olivia and Jessie tackle one of the subjects that first got them excited about this podcast: how did we get from wild wolves and mountain lions to the cuddly and lovable animals that live in our homes today? We talk about genetics, shared interspecies interest, and also, why the pug exists. It's a good one, folks!

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Got any piercings or tattoos? Ever been curious about the first person to get inked or pierced? Learn about Otzi, sailors, a surprising fact about Julius Caesar, and more in our first episode of the new year!

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Why are candy canes peppermint, and why are they shaped like canes, anyway? Why do we associate gingerbread with the holiday season? Who took sheets of gingery cookies and made them into whimsical sweet-treat houses? All your burning questions about two seasonal favorites answered in today’s episode!

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A Parson what, now? Figgy pudding? Fa la la along with us in this holiday-themed minisode, in which Jessie and Olivia explore weird phrases and words in our favorite Christmas carols, and uncover what they mean.

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The holiday season is upon us! Have you been untangling your lights and picking out the perfect pine-scented candles? Why do we do that, and who was the weirdo to do it first? We also deep-dive into the origins of using candles as a part of our celebration and holiday ambiance. Stick around for the Christmas spider bonus!

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We’ve been eating and drinking since the beginning of humanity, but when did we start doing that outside the home? And especially, when did we start building menus, making cocktails, and having all of that stuff served to us by wait staff? Be our guest this week and we’ll tell you!

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Who says clams are happy, anyway? Hoo-ha, really? Olivia and Jessie tackle the big questions about some weird idioms and words. Submit your favorite word or phrase and we’ll cover it in a future episode!

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The origin of scarves leaves the cold behind. And what’s the difference between plaid and tartan, anyway? Jessie and Olivia are here to help with those most vexing questions about your favorite fall-weather wear.

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A Halloween special! Who knew the Oujia board had a bit of an innocuous origin, before you threw in American businessmen and genuine terror? Turns out Tarot cards have nothing to do with “exotic” Egyptian traditions. Our favorite time of year calls for some fascinating origins stories.

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Why do we put our ‘ducks in a row’? ‘When it rains, it pours,’ doesn’t make actual sense. Olivia and Jessie tackle the big questions about weird idioms and words. Submit your favorite word or phrase and we’ll cover it in a future episode!

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