Thank You for Toilet Paper: A History of the Little Things

Elizabeth Miller
  • 4.9 (8)
  • EDUCATION
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

A podcast where we explore the fascinating history of how some of the "little things" were invented, produced, or just happened to be a cool part of life. A little gratitude with a little history.

  1. 09/23/2024

    Faith and Thank You for Listening!

    Hello, my friends! Today we'll take a little bit of time to talk about faith--faith in yourself! You're on this rip-roaring adventure called life, and tackling it without knowing what's around the corner. You're pretty amazing! On today's podcast episode, we'll talk about faith, and building faith in yourself, and I'll take a little time to show gratitude to you! Thank you for listening all this while! 3

    19 min

  2. 09/16/2024

    Velcro

    Today we will talk about a handy device that has helped us since early childhood, from beginner-level shoes to hospital visits, military adventures, fashion, toys, and more! On today's podcast episode, we're going to take a little bit of time for a little bit of gratitude for Velcro! (Which is a specific brand, not just a generic name for loop and hook fasteners, but we'll get there in the episode!)

    7 min

  3. 09/02/2024

    The Harp

    As one of our earliest stringed instruments, the harp has been a part of music and worship for thousands of years. But did you know that it also played a part in "La Bamba"? On today's podcast episode, we take a little bit of time for a little bit of gratitude for the harp!

    13 min

  4. 08/26/2024

    Doorbell

    From knockers to bells to leaving secret treats for friends and neighbors, doorbells have helped us make connections over the years and saved our hands from knocking on cold days. On today's podcast episode, we take a little bit of time for a little bit of gratitude for the doorbell!

    6 min

  5. 08/12/2024

    Egg Carton

    From egg transportation to settling disputes between a hotel and a farmer, the egg carton has come to the rescue on a number of occasions over the years. On today's podcast episode, we take a little bit of time for a little bit of gratitude for the egg carton!

    9 min

  6. 07/29/2024

    Elevators

    From the Roman Colosseum to battlefields and corporate meetings, the elevator has taken humanity to quite a few places throughout history. And no one quite loves a good elevator like everyone on moving day. On today’s podcast episode, we take a little bit of time for a little bit of gratitude for elevators.

    13 min

  7. 07/15/2024

    Spatula

    From frosting cakes to flipping burgers, the spatula has made baking and cooking a lot easier for us over the years! On today's podcast episode, we take time for a little bit of love and gratitude for the spatula!

    8 min

  8. 07/08/2024

    Toaster

    What if I told you that the invention of the toaster intersected with a huge, years-long internet prank and a fake Scottish inventor? Well, grab a piece of bread and pop it in the toaster, as we take a little bit of time for a little bit of gratitude on today’s podcast episode for toasters, and the surprisingly great story that goes with it. Or doesn’t. We’ll see.

    9 min
See All (188)

4.9
out of 5
8 Ratings

About

A podcast where we explore the fascinating history of how some of the "little things" were invented, produced, or just happened to be a cool part of life. A little gratitude with a little history.

Information