Published on Jun 3, 2026, 7:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:00:43
This week on Always Wondered, why are we ticklish? Is it a beautiful bonding experience, or a biological form of total betrayal? We’ll try to make sense of it all. Also, we live in an era of creative baby names. But which ones are actually illegal? We’ll explore the ultimate naming do’s and don'ts. Plus - what’s the origin of the phrase “giving someone the cold shoulder”? Learn how the act of ignoring someone has less to do with a bad attitude and more to do with meat! Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.
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!