Always Wondered - Why Do We PAY Money to Get Scared?

In this episode of Always Wondered, we solve some of the weird mysteries of Halloween.  Like - why do we enjoy scaring ourselves?  We pay good money just to be frightened half to death!  We’ll explain why.  Also - how come witches ride broomsticks?  They could have conjured up almost anything, so why choose a household cleaning tool?  Plus - how did Orange and Black become the official colors of Halloween?  Was there a run on paint that week, or what is something else?  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!