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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!

  1. Always Wondered - Why Do We Cry?

    3日前

    Always Wondered - Why Do We Cry?

    In this episode of Always Wondered, why do we cry?  Humans are the only creatures who can burst into tears when we’re happy, sad, or watching a cooking competition!  We’ll explore why.  Also - there once was a time when you could sing along with all kinds of catchy TV theme songs.  But today they’ve pretty much disappeared.  Learn what happened.  Plus - while slang words like “groovy”, “rad” and “far out” have left the building, hear why “cool” has become the coolest survivor in the English language.  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

    12 分鐘
  2. Always Wondered - Episode 66 Preview

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    Always Wondered - Episode 66 Preview

    In this upcoming episode of Always Wondered, why do we cry?  Humans are the only creatures who can burst into tears when we’re happy, sad, or watching a cooking competition!  We’ll explore why.  Also - there once was a time when you could sing along with all kinds of catchy TV theme songs.  But today they’ve pretty much disappeared.  Learn what happened.  Plus - while slang words like “groovy”, “rad” and “far out” have left the building, hear why “cool” has become the coolest survivor in the English language.  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

    2 分鐘
  3. Always Wondered - How America Made it to 250 Years Old.

    6月26日

    Always Wondered - How America Made it to 250 Years Old.

    This week on Always Wondered, America is turning 250 years old.  So we’re celebrating two-and-a-half centuries of American ingenuity, accidental success, and just enough chaos to make it all work!  Meet some Founding Fathers who were absolute geniuses…and a wee bit eccentric.  Also - learn about Revolutionary War battles that we had no business winning, but somehow managed to pull off!   Plus, as the nation expanded, the ideas grew bolder and even weirder!  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

    13 分鐘
  4. Always Wondered - Episode 65 Preview

    第 1 季預告

    Always Wondered - Episode 65 Preview

    Coming up on Always Wondered, America is turning 250 years old.  So we’re celebrating two-and-a-half centuries of American ingenuity, accidental success, and just enough chaos to make it all work!  Meet some Founding Fathers who were absolute geniuses…and a wee bit eccentric.  Also - learn about Revolutionary War battles that we had no business winning, but somehow managed to pull off!   Plus, as the nation expanded, the ideas grew bolder and even weirder!  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

    2 分鐘
  5. Always Wondered - Why Do Our Stomachs Growl When We Get Hungry?

    6月19日

    Always Wondered - Why Do Our Stomachs Growl When We Get Hungry?

    This week on Always Wondered, why do our stomachs growl when we get hungry?  Is it science - or is your body just trying to embarrass you in public?  Also, we explore how famous movie quotes escaped the theater, took over our brains, and somehow replaced standard human conversation!  Plus - hear the unusual origin of the frozen dinner.  Discover how we invented a meal in a cardboard box so that we never have to look each other in the eye at dinner again!  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

    12 分鐘
  6. Always Wondered - Episode 64 Preview

    第 1 季預告

    Always Wondered - Episode 64 Preview

    This week on Always Wondered, why do our stomachs growl when we get hungry?  Is it science - or is your body just trying to embarrass you in public?  Also, we explore how famous movie quotes escaped the theater, took over our brains, and somehow replaced standard human conversation!  Plus - hear the unusual origin of the frozen dinner.  Discover how we invented a meal in a cardboard box so that we never have to look each other in the eye at dinner again!  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

    2 分鐘
  7. Always Wondered - Why Do Our Fingers Get All Wrinkly In Water?

    6月12日

    Always Wondered - Why Do Our Fingers Get All Wrinkly In Water?

    In this episode of Always Wondered, we tackle the question:  why do our fingers get all wrinkly when exposed to water?  You may be surprised to learn that evolution had a good reason for those prune-like fingertips.  Also, there was a time when we could receive almost anything by mail order.  And we’ll tell you about some of the strangest items!  Plus - learn the origin of the phrase “someone has a chip on their shoulder.”  (Spoiler alert:  Cool Ranch Doritos were not involved.)  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about. DORITOS® and COOL RANCH® are registered trademarks of Frito-Lay North America, Inc. (and its subsidiary Recot, Inc.) Hear past episodes of Always Wondered on ThePodcastPlayground.com/Always-Wondered

    12 分鐘
  8. Always Wondered - Episode 63 Preview

    6月10日

    Always Wondered - Episode 63 Preview

    In this upcoming episode of Always Wondered, we tackle the question:  why do our fingers get all wrinkly when exposed to water?  You may be surprised to learn that evolution had a good reason for those prune-like fingertips.  Also, there was a time when we could receive almost anything by mail order.  And we’ll tell you about some of the strangest items!  Plus - learn the origin of the phrase “someone has a chip on their shoulder.”  (Spoiler alert:  Cool Ranch Doritos were not involved.)  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about. DORITOS® and COOL RANCH® are registered trademarks of Frito-Lay North America, Inc. (and its subsidiary Recot, Inc.) Hear past episodes of Always Wondered on ThePodcastPlayground.com/Always-Wondered

    2 分鐘
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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!

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