Always Wondered - Episode 39 Preview

Always Wondered

Always Wondered - Episode 39 Preview

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Published on Dec 23, 2025, 6:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:00:39

Episode Description

On this episode, we're giving New Year's Day its time in the spotlight - diving into the colorful and often weird traditions that make up the holiday.  From cheering for a dropping ball to mangling the lyrics to Auld Lang Syne, we'll explore the customs we love.  Plus - who exactly decided the New Year officially begins on January First?  You'll learn that too.  So pop some cheap champagne and grab a party hat as host Rick Peterson 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!