In this episode, why do we sleep? Is it really necessary... or are humans just the world's least efficient appliances? We have the details. Also - hear the unusual story of the Oreo. It’s the sandwich cookie we know and love. But surprisingly, it wasn’t the first! We’ll follow the trail of crumbs to bring you the tale. Plus - learn the origin of the phrase: Saved by the Bell. Who was the original “saver” and “savee?” 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 - Episode 71 PreviewIn this upcoming episode, why do we sleep? Is it really necessary... or are humans just the world's least efficient appliances? We have the details. Also - hear the unusual story of the Oreo. It’s the sandwich cookie we know and love. But surprisingly, it wasn’t the first! We’ll follow the trail of crumbs to bring you the tale. Plus - learn the origin of the phrase: Saved by the Bell. Who was the original “saver” and “savee?” Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about. Read more
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Always Wondered - Why Do We Kiss Each Other?In this episode, we explore why we kiss. It’s been the subject of countless poems, love songs, and movies. But the reason we started kissing in the first place may be much less “romance novel” and much more “evolutionary glitch”! Also - if you think you’re having a bad day, just wait until you hear the tale of what historians call the worst year to ever be alive! Plus - learn the origin of the “baker’s dozen”. We think of it today as a generous little gesture. But its roots are much stranger! Join host Rick Peterson as he answersRead more
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Always Wondered - Episode 70 PreviewIn this upcoming episode, we explore why we kiss. It’s been the subject of countless poems, love songs, and movies. But the reason we started kissing in the first place may be much less “romance novel” and much more “evolutionary glitch”! Also - if you think you’re having a bad day, just wait until you hear the tale of what historians call the worst year to ever be alive! Plus - learn the origin of the “baker’s dozen”. We think of it today as a generous little gesture. But its roots are much stranger! Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve AlwaysRead more
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Always Wondered - Why Are Men’s Shirt Button on the Right, and Women’s on the Left?In this episode, we delve into the wardrobe mystery that’s been battling us for generations. Why are men’s shirt buttons on the right, while women’s are on the left? Also - we’re serving up the confusing story of who invented the ice cream cone. Grab a napkin, because the answer is kind of messy! Plus - why do we call the hottest stretch of the year “the Dog Days of Summer”? Do we blame a pack of ornery Labradoodles, or is it something else entirely? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.Read more
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