Published on Oct 17, 2025, 7:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:08:49
On this episode, it's the origin of the Potato Chip. If it hadn't been for one angry chef, this snack may never have been created! Also - sharpen your Number 2 Pencils to hear the surprisingly snobby story of why most pencils are colored yellow. Plus - learn how the slackers of the barnyard led to the phrase "till the cows come home". 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!