Episodi

  • Always Wondered - Why We Eat Popcorn at the Movies?
    Oct 16 2026

    In this episode, why do men and women constantly battle over the thermostat? We’ll explain why the sexes seem to have a completely different concept of “comfortable.” Also - learn how popcorn (once hated by theaters) suddenly became the movie snack of choice! Plus - was the fitted sheet designed to fit your mattress, or simply invented by someone who thought it’d be fun to watch us try to fold one? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

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    12 min
  • Always Wondered - Episode 81 Preview
    Oct 14 2026

    In this upcoming episode of Always Wondered, why do men and women constantly battle over the thermostat? We’ll explain why the sexes seem to have a completely different concept of “comfortable.” Also - learn how popcorn (once hated by theaters) suddenly became the movie snack of choice! Plus - was the fitted sheet designed to fit your mattress, or simply invented by someone who thought it’d be fun to watch us try to fold one? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

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    2 min
  • Always Wondered - Elmer's Glue: Who Was Elmer? The Surprising Story.
    Oct 9 2026

    In this episode, can you really object at a wedding? Is that an actual thing… or just a plot device dreamed up by Hollywood? Also - we travel back to a time when people didn’t resolve their disputes with a strongly worded email… instead, they just tossed their opponent out the window! Plus - we get sticky with the unusual origin story of Elmer’s Glue. Learn how a mild-mannered bovine became the unsung hero of grade school craft day. Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

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    12 min
  • Always Wondered - Episode 80 Preview
    Oct 7 2026

    In this upcoming episode of Always Wondered, can you really object at a wedding? Is that an actual thing… or just a plot device dreamed up by Hollywood? Also - we travel back to a time when people didn’t resolve their disputes with a strongly worded email…instead they just tossed their opponent out the window! Plus - we get sticky with the unusual origin story of Elmer’s Glue. Learn how a mild-mannered bovine became the unsung hero of grade school craft day. Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

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    2 min
  • Always Wondered - Why Do Humans Have a Protruding Nose?
    Oct 2 2026

    In this week’s episode, we ask why humans have a protruding nose? Practically no other creature does. So was it millions of years of evolutionary engineering, or did we just need a convenient place to prop up our glasses? Also - what’s the reason the US continues to measure temperature in Fahrenheit? We’ll explain why we hold on to it like it’s a prized family heirloom. Plus - why do cats love knocking things off tables? Learn if it's instinct or some kind of weird feline experiment in gravity! Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

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    12 min
  • Always Wondered - Episode 79 Preview
    Sep 30 2026

    In this upcoming episode, we ask why humans have a protruding nose? Practically no other creature does. So was it millions of years of evolutionary engineering, or did we just need a convenient place to prop up our glasses? Also - what’s the reason the US continues to measure temperature in Fahrenheit? We’ll explain why we hold on to it like it’s a prized family heirloom. Plus - why do cats love knocking things off tables? Learn if it's instinct or some kind of weird feline experiment in gravity! Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

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    2 min
  • Always Wondered - Who Invented The Donut? Why is There a Hole in the Middle?
    Sep 25 2026

    In this episode of Always Wondered, who invented the Donut? How did these pastries ever wind up with a hole in the middle? We have the answer. Also - hear about the time when people were convinced that they were made of glass! (The story is very true and very weird!) Plus - learn the origin of the phrase: Foot the Bill. How did feet ever become associated with settling an account? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

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    12 min
  • Always Wondered - Episode 78 Preview
    Sep 23 2026

    In this upcoming episode of Always Wondered, who invented the Donut? How did these pastries ever wind up with a hole in the middle? We have the answer. Also - hear about the time when people were convinced that they were made of glass! (The story is very true and very weird!) Plus - learn the origin of the phrase: Foot the Bill. How did feet ever become associated with settling an account? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

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    2 min