In this episode, learn how some 19th-century hipsters gave us the most widely used word on the planet. It’s the weird origin of “okay”. Also, you may think football and hockey are brutal, but wait till you hear the story of how Americans once played polo…with cars! Plus, we tackle the reason behind your mouth’s biggest betrayal. Discover why orange juice tastes so bad after brushing your teeth! Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about. Read more
Always Wondered
A podcast that takes a lighthearted look at everyday life’s little mysteries. Have you always wondered who came up with the idea for mouthwash? Who invented the Slinky? Why do we bless someone whenever they sneeze? How come there are dimples on a golf ball? Or what is the origin of the phrase “heard it through the grapevine”? These are the sort of questions that stir our curiosity, and the answers may just surprise you. Join host Rick Peterson every week for a look at some things you’ve Always Wondered about!
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Always Wondered - What Are The Most Annoying Sounds Known to Humankind?In this upcoming episode, we explore why yawning is contagious. Is it empathy? Science? Or are you just hanging out with really boring people? Also, get ready for a countdown of the most annoying sounds known to humankind. (Warning: Your ears are going to hate you by the time this one is done!) Plus, what’s the origin of the phrase “put your best foot forward”? And more importantly, how do we know which is the best one? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about. Read more
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Always Wondered - Episode 58 PreviewIn this upcoming episode, we explore why yawning is contagious. Is it empathy? Science? Or are you just hanging out with really boring people? Also, get ready for a countdown of the most annoying sounds known to humankind. (Warning: Your ears are going to hate you by the time this one is done!) Plus, what’s the origin of the phrase “put your best foot forward”? And more importantly, how do we know which is the best one? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about. Read more
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Always Wondered - How Did Cinco De Mayo Become an American Fiesta?In this episode, we salute the Month of May. Hear the weird story of the woman who created Mother’s Day - only to spend the rest of her life trying to cancel it! Also, we look at Cinco De Mayo. How did an obscure Mexican battle turn into a full-blown American fiesta? Plus - learn the origin of the term “mayday” - a simple word that somehow means “everything has gone completely wrong.” So celebrate May, as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about. Read more
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Always Wondered - Episode 57 PreviewIn this upcoming episode, we salute the Month of May. Hear the weird story of the woman who created Mother’s Day - only to spend the rest of her life trying to cancel it! Also, we look at Cinco De Mayo. How did an obscure Mexican battle turn into a full-blown American fiesta? Plus - learn the origin of the term “mayday” - a simple word that somehow means “everything has gone completely wrong.” So celebrate May, as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about. Read more
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