Always Wondered - Episode 74 Preview

Always Wondered

Always Wondered - Episode 74 Preview

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Published on Aug 26, 2026, 7:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:00:46

Episode Description

In this upcoming episode, we explore why there are 60 minutes in an hour.  Why not 50?  Or 100?  We’ve got the minute-by-minute details.  Also - if you thought the American people never agreed on anything, wait till you hear the strange-but-true story of the time the government pushed the public just a bit too far!  Plus - learn the origin of the term “brownie points”.  (Spoiler alert:  it has nothing to do with chocolate baked goods!)  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!