Always Wondered - Who Invented The Donut? Why is There a Hole in the Middle?

In this episode of Always Wondered, who invented the Donut?  How did these pastries ever wind up with a hole in the middle?  We have the answer.  Also - hear about the time when people were convinced that they were made of glass!  (The story is very true and very weird!)  Plus - learn the origin of the phrase:  Foot the Bill.  How did feet ever become associated with settling an account?  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!