Always Wondered - Why Do We Say “Hello” and “Goodbye?"

Always Wondered - What Happened to "B" Size Batteries?

In this episode, why do we have tonsils?  Are they the body’s first line of defense from infection?  Or are they just hanging out in the back of your throat catching stray popcorn kernels?  We have the answer.   Also, you’ve seen AA, C, and D batteries.  But whatever happened to B?  Did it vanish into witness protection - or was it something else?  We’ll solve the high-tech mystery.  Plus - learn the surprising (and possibly painful) origin of the phrase “light a fire under someone”.  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

Always Wondered - Episode 67 Preview

In this upcoming episode, why do we have tonsils?  Are they the body’s first line of defense from infection?  Or are they just hanging out in the back of your throat catching stray popcorn kernels?  We have the answer.   Also, you’ve seen A, C, and D batteries.  But whatever happened to B?  Did it vanish into witness protection - or was it something else?  We’ll solve the high-tech mystery.  Plus - learn the surprising (and possibly painful) origin of the phrase “light a fire under someone”.  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

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 [https://thepodcastplayground.com/always-wondered/] about.

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 [https://thepodcastplayground.com/always-wondered/] about.

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.