Always Wondered - Who Invented The Hot Dog?

Always Wondered

Always Wondered - Who Invented The Hot Dog?

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Published on Jan 9, 2026, 7:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:09:55

Episode Description

On this episode, we ask why your grocery store line always seems to move more slowly than the rest!  Is it bad luck?  Or is the Universe secretly out to get you?  Also, America loves Hot Dogs, but who exactly invented them?  The answer may be as mysterious as the ingredient list.  Plus, was there ever a day in the news when there was absolutely nothing to report?  Surprisingly, yes!  And you'll learn all about it...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!