Why Is That Podcast

In episode 16 of the Why Is That Podcast we discuss the likely origin of the folktale Hansel and Gretel along with why it is that so many similar fairy tales exist in the various European cultures.

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In episode 15 of the Why Is That Podcast we discuss why it is that firefighting has developed in the Volunteer Fire Departments of today.

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In episode 14 of the Why Is That Podcast we discuss why it is that we use the pinky promise to seal our most sacred childhood vows.

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In episode 13 of the Why Is That Podcast we discuss why it is that we use the middle finger as an obscene gesture.

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In episode 12 of the Why Is That Podcast we discuss why it is that the various countries of the world drive on the side of the road that they do.

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Episode 11 of the Why Is That Podcast arrives two days early in order to discuss perhaps the most popular superstition of all, Friday the Thirteenth. Why is it that Friday the Thirteenth is such a feared day?

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Today, the 4th of July, is American Independence Day. In celebration the Why Is That Podcast is exploring why it is that America is called America. This explanation is a bit shorter than we usually have our episodes so we decided to make it the first of our Special Shorts series. This Special Shorts series does not have a specific release schedule and will be in addition to our usual episodes so be sure to subscribe using your favorite podcast app so you do not miss one!

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Today, July 1st, is Canada Day. In celebration of the holiday the Why Is That Podcast is exploring the history of Canada to discover why it is that Canada is called Canada. Also, how did Canada become independent?

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On June 14, 1777 the Second Continental Congress of the United States of America adopted the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the nation. In this episode of the Why Is That Podcast we will discuss why it is that flags hold such a unique status as a symbol of a nation. We will discuss some of the flags and symbols of ancient civilizations before exploring the history of the Danish flag to discover our answer.

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In episode eight of the Why Is That Podcast we discuss birthdays. Why do we celebrate birthdays? Where does that tradition come from? We explore the birthday traditions of the Persians, Romans, Jews, Christians, Germans and early Americans.

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