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Always Wondered

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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? 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 fun and

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1:42

Always Wondered - EP 25 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/09/17

On this upcoming episode, we're counting the days - literally! We explore why there are seven days in a week - and how those days got their names. Also, why did mankind ever start rhyming? Turns out, it wasn't just for fun - it served a purpose. Plus, what was the worst TV Show ever? Hear the story of a network prime time show so bad that they pulled the plug midway through its first episode! Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered

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11:29

Always Wondered - Where Did Beer Originate From?

Always Wondered ·

2025/09/12

On this episode, we're cracking open a cold one and exploring the origin of beer. It started as an accident, and humanity kept repeating it for the next 7,000 years! Also, we look at the surprisingly predictable world of random numbers. Turns out, they're not so random after all. Plus, where did the term "Charley Horse" come from? Who is this Charley, and why does he enjoy inflicting so much pain? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered

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Always Wondered - EP 24 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/09/10

On this episode, we're cracking open a cold one and exploring the origin of beer. It started as an accident, and humanity kept repeating it for the next 7,000 years! Also, we look at the surprisingly predictable world of random numbers. Turns out, they're not so random after all. Plus, where did the term "Charley Horse" come from? Who is this Charley, and why does he enjoy inflicting so much pain? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered

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11:56

Always Wondered - Why Are Footballs Are Shaped Like...

Always Wondered ·

2025/09/05

Football season is here! And on this episode, we're talking football. But don't expect any deep discussions about special teams, defensive packages, or red zone strategy. No, we're talking about the important stuff! Things like - why is a football shaped like a loaf of bread that got sat on at Thanksgiving dinner? Who decided that a parking lot picnic was the perfect way to start a game? And when did drenching a coach with ice-cold fruit drink become one of the highest honors in

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1:51

Always Wondered - EP 23 Preview

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2025/09/03

Football season is here! And on our next episode, we're talking football. But don't expect any deep discussions about special teams, defensive packages, or red zone strategy. No, we're talking about the important stuff! Things like - why is a football shaped like a loaf of bread that got sat on at Thanksgiving dinner? Who decided that a parking lot picnic was the perfect way to start a game? And when did drenching a coach with ice-cold fruit drink become one of the highest

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11:38

Always Wondered - Is A Hotdog A Sandwich?

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2025/08/29

In this episode, we look at why we rub our eyes when we're tired. Is it a soothing mechanism, or just our face trying to turn itself off? We'll have the details. Also, we tackle one of the spiciest debates in the history of lunch - is the hot dog a sandwich? Plus, we'll cut to the chase - literally! We explore the origins of the phrase that was coined nearly 100 years ago. Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the curious questions you've Always Wondered about.

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1:48

Always Wondered - EP 22 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/08/28

On this upcoming episode, we look at why we rub our eyes when we're tired. Is it a soothing mechanism, or just our face trying to turn itself off? We'll have the details. Also, we tackle one of the spiciest debates in the history of lunch - is the hot dog a sandwich? Plus, we'll cut to the chase - literally! We explore the origins of the phrase that was coined nearly 100 years ago. Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the curious questions you've Always Wondered

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11:36

Always Wondered - Why Do We "Knock on Wood"?

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2025/08/22

On this episode, it's the history of cutlery. How did we go from eating with our hands to needing five different forks for one meal? We'll hand out the silverware and serve up the answer. Also - get ready for the great debate of our time! Toilet paper: should it hang over or under? We'll unroll all the controversy. Plus - why do we knock on wood to ward off bad luck? Where did this strange ritual start? And will Formica do in a pinch? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more

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Always Wondered - EP 21 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/08/20

On this upcoming episode, it's the history of cutlery. How did we go from eating with our hands to needing five different forks for one meal? We'll hand out the silverware and serve up the answer. Also - get ready for the great debate of our time! Toilet paper: should it hang over or under? We'll unroll all the controversy. Plus - why do we knock on wood to ward off bad luck? Where did this strange ritual start? And will Formica do in a pinch? Join host Rick Peterson as he

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12:26

Always Wondered - Who Decided How Long a Foot Should Be?

Always Wondered ·

2025/08/15

On this episode, we dive into the weird world of measurements. Who decided how long a foot should be? And what exactly is an acre? We'll size up the answers. Also, we'll unwrap the sweet history of M&Ms - the candy that melts in your mouth - and sometimes on your keyboard. Plus, we investigate the phrase that's taking over the internet - "If You Know You Know". Is it a sly wink to those in the know, or just a way to make the rest of us feel like we missed a meeting? So join

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1:48

Always Wondered - EP 20 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/08/13

On this upcoming episode, we dive into the weird world of measurements. Like, who decided how long a foot should be? And what exactly is an acre? We'll size up the answers. Also, we'll unwrap the sweet history of M&Ms - the candy that melts in your mouth - and sometimes on your keyboard. Plus, we investigate the phrase that's taking over the internet - "If You Know You Know". Is it a sly wink to those in the know, or just a way to make the rest of us feel like we missed a

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12:09

Always Wondered - What's The Origin of the Phrase...

Always Wondered ·

2025/08/08

On this episode, we ask the questions that make you think -- and maybe make you wince! First up - why does the crossbar on men's bikes go straight across into the "danger zone"? Then, we'll reveal the loudest sound ever made on earth! And here's a hint: it wasn't your upstairs neighbor vacuuming at 2 am. Plus, we creep into the dark, musty past to discover the origin of the phrase "Skeletons in the Closet". So join host Rick Peterson on a curious and weird journey as he answers

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Always Wondered - EP 19 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/08/06

On this upcoming episode, we ask the questions that make you think -- and maybe make you wince! First up - why does the crossbar on men's bikes go straight across into the "danger zone"? Then, we'll reveal the loudest sound ever made on earth! And here's a hint: it wasn't your upstairs neighbor vacuuming at 2 am. Plus, we creep into the dark, musty past to discover the origin of the phrase "Skeletons in the Closet". So join host Rick Peterson on a curious and weird journey as he

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11:36

Always Wondered - Why We Blow Out Birthday Cake Candles

Always Wondered ·

2025/08/01

On this episode, we dive deep into that flaming frosting ritual of blowing out birthday candles. How did this tradition ever start? And is it secretly germ warfare wrapped in delicious cake? Also, we investigate the great mystery of gravity and breakfast. Learn why toast always seems to land buttered-side down! Plus, we discuss Paper Cuts. They're small, sneaky, and devastatingly painful - and we'll tell you why. Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the curious

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1:42

Always Wondered - EP 18 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/07/30

On this upcoming episode, we dive deep into that flaming frosting ritual of blowing out birthday candles. How did this tradition ever start? And is it secretly germ warfare wrapped in delicious cake? Also, we investigate the great mystery of gravity and breakfast. Learn why toast always seems to land buttered-side down! Plus, we discuss Paper Cuts. They're small, sneaky and devastatingly painful - and we'll tell you why. Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the curious

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11:56

Always Wondered - Why Socks Disappear in the Laundry.

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2025/07/25

On this episode, it's a mystery that has baffled mankind for eons - or at least since the invention of the washer and dryer. We'll explore why socks keep disappearing in the laundry. Also - have you always wondered why we have wisdom teeth? Do they serve a purpose - or are they just Mother Nature's prank on adult mouths? Plus, we'll attempt to unravel the weird and delightfully unhinged rules of the English language. Spoiler alert: you'll probably be more confused by the time

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1:48

Always Wondered - EP 17 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/07/23

On this upcoming episode, it's a mystery that has baffled mankind for eons - or at least since the invention of the washer and dryer. We'll explore why socks keep disappearing in the laundry. Also - have you always wondered why we have wisdom teeth? Do they serve a purpose - or are they just Mother Nature's prank on adult mouths? Plus, we'll attempt to unravel the weird and delightfully unhinged rules of the English language. Spoiler alert: you'll probably be more confused by

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12:03

Always Wondered - The Most Misleading Lie That...

Always Wondered ·

2025/07/18

On this episode, we dig into the weird, wild, and mildly confusing world of nicknames. If you've ever wondered why your Uncle Greg is called "Spud" or how we got the name "Peg" from "Margaret," we'll name names. Also, we unravel the mystery of Airline Chimes. You've heard them, but what do they really mean? Plus, we'll discuss one of the most misleading lies that society tells itself - "I Slept Like a Baby". As any bleary-eyed parent will tell you, it's one phrase that makes

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1:41

Always Wondered - EP 16 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/07/16

On this upcoming episode, we dig into the weird, wild, and mildly confusing world of nicknames. If you've ever wondered why your Uncle Greg is called "Spud" or how we got the name "Peg" from "Margaret," we'll name names. Also, we unravel the mystery of Airline Chimes. You've heard them, but what do they really mean? Plus, we'll discuss one of the most misleading lies that society tells itself - "I Slept Like a Baby". As any bleary-eyed parent will tell you, it's one phrase that

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11:32

Always Wondered - Why Are There 24 Hours in a Day?

Always Wondered ·

2025/07/11

On this episode, we explore why there are 24 hours in a day. It could have been any number, but somehow we wound up with 24, and we'll tell you why. Also, where did the phrase "let the cat out the bag" come from? Was there really a cat and, if so, what does a feline have to do with spilling secrets? Plus, it's the Great Citrus Debate. Which came first - the color orange or the fruit orange? The answer may just make you question your entire crayon box! Join host Rick Peterson as

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