Always Wondered

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.

On this upcoming 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.

On this episode, we explore the Universe's cruelest practical joke -- Hiccups.  Why do we get them?  And more importantly, why do they arrive at the worst possible time?  Also - the story behind the weirdest baby accessory ever!  It was once a real thing, but when you learn about it, you're going to say "wait, what?"  Plus - the origin of the phrase "start from scratch".  It had to come from somewhere, and we have the details.  So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this upcoming episode, we explore the Universe's cruelest practical joke -- hiccups.  Why do we get them?  And more importantly, why do they arrive at the worst possible time?  Also - the story behind the weirdest baby accessory ever!  It was once a real thing, but when you learn about it - you're going to say "wait, what?"  Plus - the origin of the phrase "start from scratch".  It had to come from somewhere, and we have the details.  So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this episode, we're giving New Year's Day its time in the spotlight - diving into the colorful and often weird traditions that make up the holiday.  From cheering for a dropping ball to mangling the lyrics to Auld Lang Syne, we'll explore the customs we love.  Plus - who exactly decided the New Year officially begins on January First?  You'll learn that too.  So pop some cheap champagne and grab a party hat as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this episode, we're giving New Year's Day its time in the spotlight - diving into the colorful and often weird traditions that make up the holiday.  From cheering for a dropping ball to mangling the lyrics to Auld Lang Syne, we'll explore the customs we love.  Plus - who exactly decided the New Year officially begins on January First?  You'll learn that too.  So pop some cheap champagne and grab a party hat as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this episode, we dive headfirst into the wild, wonderful, and sometimes weird
traditions that make up Christmas.  From dragging trees into the house, kissing
under the mistletoe, and carolers showing up uninvited - to Santa, sleighs, and
reindeer logistics - we explore the origins of some of our favorite holiday
customs!  So untangle yourself from those Christmas lights and join host Rick
Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this upcoming episode, we dive headfirst into the wild, wonderful, and sometimes weird traditions that make up Christmas.  From dragging trees into the house, kissing
under the mistletoe, and carolers showing up uninvited - to Santa, sleighs, and
Reindeer Logistics - We explore the origins of some of our favorite holiday
customs!  So untangle yourself from those Christmas lights and join host Rick
Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this episode, we ask the question:  when did clowns become creepy?  How did we go from "fun with balloon animals" to "I'm sleeping with the lights on?"  We'll look beyond the face paint to figure it all out.  Also - what makes Rice Krispies go Snap, Crackle and Pop?  Learn about the science experiment that's happening in your breakfast cereal bowl.  Plus - what was the most valuable heist of all time?  Hear the wild story that proves truth is often stranger than fiction!  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

In this upcoming episode, we ask: when did clowns become creepy?  How did we go from "fun with balloon animals" to "I'm sleeping with the lights on?"  We'll look beyond the face paint to figure it all out.  Also - what makes Rice Krispies go Snap, Crackle and Pop?  Learn about the science experiment that's happening in your breakfast cereal bowl.  Plus - what was the most valuable heist of all time?  Hear the wild story that proves truth is often stranger than fiction!  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

On this episode, we explore why movie trailers go before the movie, even though their name literally screams "I go last!"  We'll dive head first into the cinematic chaos.   Also - hear the wild story of how the song "Yankee Doodle" started as the ultimate insult but somehow became one of our most enduring patriotic classics.  Plus - why are blue jeans blue?  Why not purple?  Or Chartreuse?  Or glow-in-the-dark neon green?  Learn all the surprising fashion facts!  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this upcoming episode, we explore why movie trailers go before the movie, even though their name literally screams "I go last!"  We'll dive head first into the cinematic chaos.   Also - hear the wild story of how the song "Yankee Doodle" started as the ultimate insult but somehow became one of our most enduring patriotic classics.  Plus - why are blue jeans blue?  Why not purple?  Or Chartreuse?  Or glow-in-the-dark neon green?  Learn all the surprising fashion facts!  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this episode, we look at the weirdest thing that the Post Office ever allowed people to mail.  And when you hear the answer, you're going to say "wait, what??"  Also - do our pets actually dream...or are those moans and paw twitches strictly for our own amusement?  Plus - why do we say P.U. when something stinks?  Is it an acronym...or just another way to spell "gag me with a spoon?"  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've always wondered about.  

On this upcoming episode, we look at the weirdest thing that the Post Office ever allowed people to mail.  And when you hear the answer, you're going to say "wait, what??"  Also - do our pets actually dream...or are those moans and paw twitches strictly for our own amusement?  Plus: why do we say 'P.U.' when something stinks?  Is it an acronym...or just another way to spell "gag me with a spoon?"  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've always wondered about.  

On this episode, hear about the time that extra-terrestrials may have actually given us a shout-out!  Was it a cosmic prank, or maybe just an intergalactic butt dial?  We're looking to the skies for the strange tale of the "Wow Signal."  Also, exactly how true are the Old Wives' Tales?  Are they pearls of wisdom, or just something our grandmothers said to make us behave?  Plus - where did the phrase "take 40 winks" come from?  We've got the story behind this sleepy little saying.  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

On this upcoming episode, hear about the time that extra-terrestrials may have actually given us a shout-out!  Was it a cosmic prank, or maybe just an intergalactic butt dial?  We're looking to the skies for the strange tale of the "Wow Signal."  Also, exactly how true are the Old Wives' Tales?  Are they pearls of wisdom, or just something our grandmothers said to make us behave?  Plus - where did the phrase "take 40 winks" come from?  We've got the story behind this sleepy little saying.  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

On this episode, we tackle the condiment confusion over our favorite tomato sauce.  Is it "Ketchup" or "Catsup"?  We've got all the saucy details.  Also, why does breaking a mirror mean seven years' bad luck?  Plus - learn the origin of the phrase "take it with a grain of salt".  Hear the entire salty story, as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this upcoming episode, we tackle the condiment confusion over our favorite tomato sauce.  Is it "Ketchup" or "Catsup"?  We've got all the saucy details.  Also, why does breaking a mirror mean seven years' bad luck?  Plus - learn the origin of the phrase "take it with a grain of salt".  Hear the entire salty story, as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

In this episode, we explore Deja Vu, the creepy feeling of "been there, done that."   We'll explain why it happens.  Also, hear the story of the song you can't escape - "John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt."  Was he a real guy?  And why is everyone still shouting his name?  Plus, learn the origin of the phrase "like a chicken with its head cut off", and the strange saga of one chicken who took things a bit too far!  Get all the curious details as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

In this upcoming episode, we explore Deja Vu, the creepy feeling of "been there, done that."   We'll explain why it happens.  Also, hear the story of the song you can't escape - "John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt."  Was he a real guy?  And why is everyone still shouting his name?  Plus, learn the origin of the phrase "like a chicken with its head cut off", and the strange saga of one chicken who took things a bit too far!  Get all the curious details as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this episode, we explore the cold hard facts about Brain Freeze.  One minute you're enjoying your favorite ice cream, and the next feels like a railroad spike is being driven into your skull.  We'll tell you why it happens and how best to avoid it, also the custom of clapping.  There were once other ways to show appreciation, but somehow smacking your hands together won out.  Plus, what's the origin of the phrase "feeling under the weather"? What does calling in sick have to do with the seven-day forecast?  Get all the curious details as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

On this upcoming episode, we explore the cold hard facts about Brain Freeze.  One minute you're enjoying your favorite ice cream, and the next feels like a railroad spike is being driven into your skull.  We'll tell you why it happens and how best to avoid it, also the custom of clapping.  There were once other ways to show appreciation, but somehow smacking your hands together won out.  Plus, what's the origin of the phrase "feeling under the weather"? What does calling in sick have to do with the seven-day forecast?  Get all the curious details as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

On this episode, we celebrate our most spine-tingling holiday - Halloween!  Hear all about the costumes, the candy, the creepy houses, and why you're dunking your face in a tub of apples!  The traditions are weird, their origins are even weirder.  So grab your plastic pumpkin bucket and join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

On this upcoming episode, we celebrate our most spine-tingling holiday - Halloween!  Hear all about the costumes, the candy, the creepy houses, and why you're dunking your face in a tub of apples!  The traditions are weird - the origins are even weirder.  So grab your plastic pumpkin bucket and join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

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.