After having spent a week looking at tobacco pipes at work, Ana delivers their whole history. The age-old pastime of smoking includes pipes made of stone, clay, wood, plastic, and corn cobs, and here we cover them all!

Hey, 2021! We're back! Ana kicks off the new year and re-starts the podcast with a Where Did it Come From mini-sode covering the history of chopsticks.

This week Ana explores the vestiges of one of the tech world's earliest failures: Microsoft Bob. Nothing could be worse than Clippy, you say? Just buckle up and definitely be sure to check out our social media for some old screenshots for this PC atrocity. 

The Plastics wear pink on Wednesdays, but the earth will be wearing plastic bags for thousands of years. This week Ana covers the very quick history of one of the most commonly used items in the world: plastic bags. Invented less than 75 years ago, but now found worldwide, plastic bags are here to stay, despite all the issues associated with them. Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes... and remember to bring your reusable grocery bags!

A priceless room covered in amber and gemstones. Nazi bad guys. A mysterious disappearance. A potential curse. Need we say more? This week Ana covers the disappearance of the 8th Wonder of the World: The Amber Room. Spend 10 minutes with us to learn about one of history' greatest lost treasures. Please rate, review, and subscribe!

Have you ever wondered how a military boot became a symbol of subculture? Well, first it was a shoe popular with housewives... This week, Ivana covers the sometimes surprising history of Dr. Marten's boots. Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and check us out at wdicfpod.com. 

This week we present to you the first long episode since the format revamp & the theme is music! We explore how the sounds of rock and roll really changed the 20th century through the inventions of the electric guitar and the Jukebox. Ana covers how guitars became electric, louder,  and rock icons while Ivana explains the rise and fall of Jukebox popularity, which peaked in the 1950s. We also discuss collectors items, mix tapes, and the 27 Club. Join us to delve into our recent history and please rate, review, and subscribe. 

Do you think dolls are creepy? How about talking dolls? How about 130 year old talking dolls? Then this episode may not be for you!

Ana explores one of Thomas Edison's lesser known creations: the Phonograph Doll. Talking toys are nothing new to those of us in the 21st century, but the phonograph doll was one of the first attempts at making a talking children's toy. Needless to say, it's creepy. it's heavy, and it's expensive, so it's no wonder that this was a flopped invention. If this hasn't scared you away, give us a listen if you want to be even more creeped out! And while you're at it, please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Ladies, Gents & All People, we aren't talking about the rapper, oh no, this week Ivana gives you the history of those little delicious candies: M&M's. They're famous for being  in the palm of your hand because they aren't supposed to melt, but I'm sure we've all had them  at movie theaters, in Halloween candy, in trail mix, and maybe even Saturday-morning pancakes, but did you know these little guys also went to space? (oh, there goes gravity!). Grab a handful of your favorite variety and listen to the history of these chocolatey treats! 

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We're back! After a month-long hiatus, we have re-vamped our podcast format. Ana will tell you all about it here on this episode as well as the history of one of the world's oldest games: Chess! She doesn't play, so cut her some slack if she doesn't know what an "en passant" is, but hopefully she will teach you some things you may not have known about this black-and-white game. Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and check us out at wdicfpod.com