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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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11:08

Always Wondered - Where The Custom of Clapping Came...

Always Wondered ·

2025/10/31

On this episode, we explore the cold hard facts about Brain Freeze. One minute you're enjoying your favorite ice cream, and the next feels like a railroad spike is being driven into your skull. We'll tell you why it happens and how best to avoid it, also the custom of clapping. There were once other ways to show appreciation, but somehow smacking your hands together won out. Plus, what's the origin of the phrase "feeling under the weather"? What does calling in sick have to do

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Always Wondered - Episode 31 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/10/29

On this upcoming episode, we explore the cold hard facts about Brain Freeze. One minute you're enjoying your favorite ice cream, and the next feels like a railroad spike is being driven into your skull. We'll tell you why it happens and how best to avoid it, also the custom of clapping. There were once other ways to show appreciation, but somehow smacking your hands together won out. Plus, what's the origin of the phrase "feeling under the weather"? What does calling in sick

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12:19

Always Wondered - Why Do We Bob For Apples?

Always Wondered ·

2025/10/24

On this episode, we celebrate our most spine-tingling holiday - Halloween! Hear all about the costumes, the candy, the creepy houses, and why you're dunking your face in a tub of apples! The traditions are weird, their origins are even weirder. So grab your plastic pumpkin bucket and join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

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Always Wondered - Episode 30 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/10/22

On this episode, we celebrate our most spine-tingling holiday - Halloween! Hear all about the costumes, the candy, the creepy houses, and why you're dunking your face in a tub of apples! The traditions are weird - the origins are even weirder. So grab your plastic pumpkin bucket and join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

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11:49

Always Wondered - The Origin of the Potato Chip

Always Wondered ·

2025/10/17

On this episode, it's the origin of the Potato Chip. If it hadn't been for one angry chef, this snack may never have been created! Also - sharpen your Number 2 Pencils to hear the surprisingly snobby story of why most pencils are colored yellow. Plus - learn how the slackers of the barnyard led to the phrase "till the cows come home". Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

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Always Wondered - EP 29 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/10/15

On this episode, it's the origin of the Potato Chip. If it hadn't been for one angry chef, this snack may never have been created! Also - sharpen your Number 2 Pencils to hear the surprisingly snobby story of why most pencils are colored yellow. Plus - learn how the slackers of the barnyard led to the phrase "till the cows come home". Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

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Always Wondered - Why We Dream?

Always Wondered ·

2025/10/10

On this episode, we explore why we dream. What exactly do those nightly movies in our brain mean? Also - what were the first words ever uttered when man invented brand new ways to communicate? From print to broadcasting to the internet, you'd think they'd be profound, right? Well, think again! Plus - what's the origin of the phrase "waiting for the other shoe to drop"? How did falling footwear come to mean bad news? Hear all about it as host Rick Peterson answers more of the

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1:39

Always Wondered - EP 28 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/10/08

On this episode, we explore why we dream. What exactly do those nightly movies in our brain mean? Also - what were the first words ever uttered when man invented brand new ways to communicate? From print to broadcasting to the internet, you'd think they'd be profound, right? Well, think again! Plus - what's the origin of the phrase "waiting for the other shoe to drop"? How did falling footwear come to mean bad news? Hear all about it as host Rick Peterson answers more of the

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12:51

Always Wondered - Where The Traditional...

Always Wondered ·

2025/10/03

The baseball postseason is here, so in this episode, we explore the origin of the Seventh Inning Stretch. How did standing, stretching, and singing about peanuts and Cracker Jack ever become a thing? Also, what makes horseshoes, four-leaf clovers, and rabbits' feet so lucky? We're talkin' good luck charms. Plus - if you're on social media, you've probably suffered from FOMO. But where did this Fear Of Missing Out come from? We have the details. So join host Rick Peterson as he

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1:38

Always Wondered - EP 27 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/10/01

The baseball postseason is here, so on this upcoming episode, we explore the origin of the Seventh Inning Stretch. How did standing, stretching, and singing about peanuts and Cracker Jack ever become a thing? Also, what makes horseshoes, four-leaf clovers, and rabbits' feet so lucky? We're talkin' good luck charms. Plus - if you're on social media, you've probably suffered from FOMO. But where did this Fear Of Missing Out come from? We have the details. So join host Rick

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11:49

Always Wondered - Why do People Shake Hands?

Always Wondered ·

2025/09/26

On this upcoming episode, we're exploring the custom of shaking hands. Spoiler alert: it'smore than just a way to spread cold germs! Also, do bad things really happen inthrees? Is it coincidence...or a cruel cosmic prank? Plus, where did the phrase"get your ducks in a row" come from? We'll try to waddle our way to the truth.So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've AlwaysWondered about.

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Always Wondered - EP 26 Preview

Always Wondered ·

2025/09/24

On this upcoming episode, we're exploring the custom of shaking hands. Spoiler alert: it'smore than just a way to spread cold germs! Also, do bad things really happen inthrees? Is it coincidence...or a cruel cosmic prank? Plus, where did the phrase"get your ducks in a row" come from? We'll try to waddle our way to the truth.So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've AlwaysWondered about.

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13:17

Always Wondered - Why Are There 7 Days A Week?

Always Wondered ·

2025/09/19

On this 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 about.

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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

Always Wondered ·

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?

Always Wondered ·

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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