Always Wondered

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 host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the curious questions you've Always Wondered about.

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 meeting?  So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the curious questions you've Always Wondered about.

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 more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.    

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 answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.    

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 questions you've Always Wondered about. 

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 questions you've Always Wondered about. 

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 we're done!  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

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 the time we're done!  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

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 absolutely no sense!  So join host Rick Peterson as he tackles more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

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 makes absolutely no sense!  So join host Rick Peterson as he tackles more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

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 he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this upcoming 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 he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this upcoming episode, we explore the origin of the joke.  So we're going back 4,000 years in search of some ancient laughs.  Also, we unwrap the backstory behind the Twinkie - that golden, squishy sponge cake that's become part of American history.  Plus, why do we say "it's raining cats and dogs?"  Find out what  domesticated animals have to do with inclement weather!   Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

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. 

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 Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.