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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?
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Always Wondered - Episode 78 Preview (opens the original)
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In this upcoming episode of Always Wondered, who invented the Donut? How did these pastries ever wind up with a hole in the middle? We have the answer. Also - hear about the time when people were convinced that they were made of glass! (The story is very true and very weird!) Plus - learn the origin of the phrase: Foot the Bill. How did feet ever become associated with settling an account? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.
Always Wondered - Why do Songs Get Stuck in our Heads? (opens the original)
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In this episode, why do songs get stuck in our heads? What causes those earworms to book extended stays inside our brains? We’ll explain why it happens. Also - hear the story of the strangest courtroom trial in history. (Spoiler alert: the defendant was a corpse!) Plus - learn the origin of the term: deadline. As it turns out, it was called that for a very good reason! Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.
Always Wondered - Episode 77 Preview (opens the original)
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In this upcoming episode, why do songs get stuck in our heads? What causes those earworms to book extended stays inside our brains? We’ll explain why it happens. Also - hear the story of the strangest courtroom trial in history. (Spoiler alert: the defendant was a corpse!) Plus - learn the origin of the term: deadline. As it turns out, it was called that for a very good reason! Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.
Always Wondered - Why Do We Cross Our Fingers For Good Luck? (opens the original)
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In this episode of Always Wondered, learn why we cross our fingers for luck. How did twisting our hands into little pretzels become a way for us to cheat fate? Also - hear the strange theory that claims a big chunk of our recorded history never actually happened! We’ll untangle one of history’s weirdest mysteries. Plus - what’s the origin of the phrase “flying off the handle”? (Hint: it was a lot more dangerous than just losing your temper!) Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the ques
Always Wondered - Episode 76 Preview (opens the original)
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In this upcoming episode of Always Wondered, learn why we cross our fingers for luck. How did twisting our hands into little pretzels become a way for us to cheat fate? Also - hear the strange theory that claims a big chunk of our recorded history never actually happened! We’ll untangle one of history’s weirdest mysteries. Plus - what’s the origin of the phrase “flying off the handle”? (Hint: it was a lot more dangerous than just losing your temper!) Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of
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