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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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11:47

Always Wondered - Rock, Paper, Scissors.

Always Wondered ·

2025/06/13

On this episode, learn why dogs circle before they lie down. Spoiler alert: they're not auditioning for Cirque du Soleil. Also, who invented Rock, Paper, Scissors? How did this simple childhood game become the go-to solution for avoiding real decision-making? Plus, we explore the origin of the phrase Break the Ice. Join host Rick Peterson as he dives deep into more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

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Always Wondered - EP 11 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/06/11

On this episode, learn why dogs circle before they lie down. Spoiler alert: they're not auditioning for Cirque du Soleil. Also, who invented Rock, Paper, Scissors? How did this simple childhood game become the go-to solution for avoiding real decision-making? Plus, we explore the origin of the phrase Break the Ice. Join host Rick Peterson as he dives deep into more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

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12:26

Always Wondered - Monopoly

Always Wondered ·

2025/06/06

On this episode, we're rolling the dice on the shady back story of Monopoly. Who exactly invented this cardboard battleground of broken relationships? And if you've always wondered where the Alphabet came from, we'll decode its ancient history from A to Z. Plus, we'll discuss the Rule of Thumb. Is it really a rule, or just an oddly specific finger preference? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

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1:39

Always Wondered - EP 10 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/06/04

On this episode, we're rolling the dice on the shady back story of Monopoly. Who exactly invented this cardboard battleground of broken relationships? And if you've always wondered where the Alphabet came from, we'll decode its ancient history from A to Z. Plus, we'll discuss the Rule of Thumb. Is it really a rule, or just an oddly specific finger preference? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

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11:16

Always Wondered - Three Sheets to the Wind

Always Wondered ·

2025/05/30

We've all heard the phrase: Three Sheets to the Wind. But where did it come from? On this episode, we explore the origin. And spoiler alert - it has nothing to do with laundry! Also, did you ever notice how your favorite cartoon characters only have four fingers? We'll get to the bottom of this animated four-fingered mystery. Plus, hear the curious case of Earlobes. Just why do we have these wobbly hunks of flesh? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions

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1:44

Always Wondered - EP 9 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/05/28

We've all heard the phrase: Three Sheets to the Wind. But where did it come from? On this episode, we explore the origin. And spoiler alert - it has nothing to do with laundry! Also, did you ever notice how your favorite cartoon characters only have four fingers? We'll get to the bottom of this animated four-fingered mystery. Plus, hear the curious case of Earlobes. Just why do we have these wobbly hunks of flesh? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions

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11:05

Always Wondered - Bubble Wrap

Always Wondered ·

2025/05/23

If you think the best part of online shopping isn't the merchandise, but the Bubble Wrap, then this is the episode for you! Hear the strange story of how this plastic icon came to be. Also, we'll discuss why we clink our glasses whenever we toast. The tradition seems classy and sophisticated, but the back story is much more sinister! Plus, learn the origin of the simple phrase that's powerful enough to stop all debate dead in its tracks - It Is What It Is. Join host Rick

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Always Wondered - EP 8 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/05/21

If you think the best part of online shopping isn't the merchandise, but the Bubble Wrap, then this is the episode for you! Hear the strange story of how this plastic icon came to be. Also, we'll discuss why we clink our glasses whenever we toast. The tradition seems classy and sophisticated, but the back story is much more sinister! Plus, learn the origin of the simple phrase that's powerful enough to stop all debate dead in its tracks - It Is What It Is. Join host Rick

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11:06

Always Wondered - SLINKY

Always Wondered ·

2025/05/16

Part of the world drives on the right, while the other drives on the left. It's probably just the Universe's way of telling us to stay home! But on this episode, we'll try to make sense of that confusing right/left driving divide. Plus, how did a simple metallic spring coil become one of the biggest-selling toys of all time? Hear the unusual origin story of the Slinky. Join host Rick Peterson for these topics and more as he answers some of the questions you've "Always Wondered"

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1:46

Always Wondered - EP 7 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/05/14

Part of the world drives on the right, while the other drives on the left. It's probably just the Universe's way of telling us to stay home! But on this episode, we'll try to make sense of that confusing right/left driving divide. Plus, how did a simple metallic spring coil become one of the biggest-selling toys of all time? Hear the unusual origin story of the Slinky. Join host Rick Peterson for these topics and more as he answers some of the questions you've "Always Wondered"

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11:42

Always Wondered - La-Z-Boy ®

Always Wondered ·

2025/05/09

Mankind has long stood up for our right to sit down -- comfortably! On this episode, we look at the origin of the Recliner - the chair that says, "put your feet up, lean back, and maybe fall asleep with a remote in your hand". Plus, we've all heard the phrase "butter someone up" - but just what do dairy products have to do with flattery? The answer may surprise you! Join host Rick Peterson for these topics and more - including the weird story behind the Happy Birthday Song - as

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Always Wondered - EP 6 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/05/07

Mankind has long stood up for our right to sit down -- comfortably! On thisepisode, we look at the origin of the Recliner - the chair that says, "put your feetup, lean back, and maybe fall asleep with a remote in your hand". Plus, we've allheard the phrase "butter someone up" - but just what do dairy products have todo with flattery? The answer may surprise you! Join host Rick Peterson for thesetopics and more - including the weird story behind the Happy Birthday Song - ashe

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12:21

Always Wondered - JELL-O ®

Always Wondered ·

2025/05/02

It's the wobbly jewel of the dinner table. JELL-O. But just how did this iconic neon colored concoction come to be? On this episode, we'll explore the origin of the shimmering dessert that's been wiggling its way into our hearts for well over a century. Plus, we've all heard the phrase "a frog in your throat". But what do small amphibians have to do with a scratchy voice? The answer will probably surprise you. Join host Rick Peterson for these topics and more - including a

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1:36

Always Wondered - EP 5 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/04/30

It's the wobbly jewel of the dinner table. JELL-O. But just how did this iconic neon colored concoction come to be? On this episode, we'll explore the origin of the shimmering dessert that's been wiggling its way into our hearts for well over a century. Plus, we've all heard the phrase "a frog in your throat". But what do small amphibians have to do with a scratchy voice? The answer will probably surprise you. Join host Rick Peterson for these topics and more - including a

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13:03

Always Wondered - Peanut Butter and Jelly

Always Wondered ·

2025/04/25

Once upon a time, Peanut Butter and Jelly decided to join forces and become a lunchbox icon. So on this episode, we'll explore the sweet and nutty origin of the PB&J - the sandwich that helped make the world safe for democracy. Plus, we'll dazzle you with an array of colors - specifically Red, Yellow, and Green - and tell you how that trio of hues made their way onto every traffic signal in the land. Join host Rick Peterson for these topics and more, as he answers the

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1:42

Always Wondered - EP 4 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/04/23

Once upon a time, Peanut Butter and Jelly decided to join forces and become a lunchbox icon. So on this episode, we'll explore the sweet and nutty origin of the PB&J - the sandwich that helped make the world safe for democracy. Plus, we'll dazzle you with an array of colors - specifically Red, Yellow, and Green - and tell you how that trio of hues made their way onto every traffic signal in the land. Join host Rick Peterson for these topics and more, as he answers the

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12:41

Always Wondered - Knock Knock!

Always Wondered ·

2025/04/18

On this week's episode, we pop the top on soft drinks. Where exactly did thename of your favorite soda pop come from? We'll give you all the sweet, fizzy,carbonated details. And we all know that presidential elections haveconsequences. But wait, you'll hear about the one election that actually gave usthe Knock Knock joke! Join us to explore these topics and more as host RickPeterson answers some of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

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Always Wondered - EP 3 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/04/17

On this week's episode, we pop the top on soft drinks. Where exactly did thename of your favorite soda pop come from? We'll give you all the sweet, fizzy,carbonated details. And we all know that presidential elections haveconsequences. But wait, you'll hear about the one election that actually gave usthe Knock Knock joke! Join us to explore these topics and more as host RickPeterson answers some of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

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11:02

Always Wondered - Gesundheit!

Always Wondered ·

2025/04/11

On this week's episode, we explore one of our longest held customs. Wheneversomeone sneezes, we automatically say, "Bless you." But why? How did thatcurious practice ever get started? We'll tell you all about it. And if you thoughtthe phrase the "whole nine yards" had a strange origin, just wait till you hear thestory behind "the whole ball of wax". We'll tackle those topics and more as hostRick Peterson answers some of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

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Always Wondered - EP 2 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/04/09

On this week's episode, we explore one of our longest held customs. Wheneversomeone sneezes, we automatically say, "Bless you." But why? How did thatcurious practice ever get started? We'll tell you all about it. And if you thoughtthe phrase the "whole nine yards" had a strange origin, just wait till you hear thestory behind "the whole ball of wax". We'll tackle those topics and more as hostRick Peterson answers some of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

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