Always Wondered - Elmer's Glue: Who Was Elmer? The Surprising Story.

Always Wondered

Always Wondered - Elmer's Glue: Who Was Elmer? The Surprising Story.

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Published on Oct 9, 2026, 7:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:09:06

Episode Description

In this episode, can you really object at a wedding?  Is that an actual thing… or just a plot device dreamed up by Hollywood?  Also - we travel back to a time when people didn’t resolve their disputes with a strongly worded email… instead, they just tossed their opponent out the window!  Plus - we get sticky with the unusual origin story of Elmer’s Glue.  Learn how a mild-mannered bovine became the unsung hero of grade school craft day.  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

More about Always Wondered

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 breezy look at some of the things you have always wondered about!