Always Wondered - Episode 31 Preview

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 have to do with the seven-day forecast?  Get all the curious details as host Rick Peterson 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!