If you think the best part of online shopping isn't the merchandise, but the Bubble Wrap, then this is the episode for you! Hear the strange story of how this plastic icon came to be. Also, we'll discuss why we clink our glasses whenever we toast. The tradition seems classy and sophisticated, but the back story is much more sinister! Plus, learn the origin of the simple phrase that's powerful enough to stop all debate dead in its tracks - It Is What It Is. Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.
May 21st, 2025, 11:00 pm
Always Wondered
Always Wondered - EP 8 Preview
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Published May 21st, 2025, 11:00 pm
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If you think the best part of online shopping isn't the merchandise, but the Bubble Wrap, then this is the episode for you! Hear the strange story of how this plastic icon came to be. Also, we'll discuss why we clink our glasses whenever we toast. The tradition seems classy and sophisticated, but the back story is much more sinister! Plus, learn the origin of the simple phrase that's powerful enough to stop all debate dead in its tracks - It Is What It Is. Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.
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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!
