Episodi

  • Why Do We Have Macaroni and Cheese? Thank an American President
    Oct 9 2025

    Macaroni and cheese is an American staple and without the American revolution we may have never gotten this culinary staple.

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    15 min
  • Why Do We Have K9 Corps? How Americans Donated Dogs to the Military
    Sep 4 2025

    The military's K9 Corps needed recruits to get started and it began with people giving up their pets.

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    14 min
  • Why Do We Eat Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner?
    Aug 21 2025

    Eating three meals a day isn't rooted in health or human needs. It's rooted in the industrial revolution, a moral conundrum and the British Navy.

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    11 min
  • Why Do We Have Summer Off From School?
    Aug 7 2025

    Kids didn't always have summer vacation and we have some of America's most iconic families to thank for why schools are out for summer.

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    10 min
  • Why Is Coffee Called a "Cup of Joe?" A Military Legend Explained
    Jul 24 2025

    There are 3 main stories as to why coffee is called a "cup of Joe" and one involves a very annoyed boss.

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    10 min
  • Was A1 Steak Sauce Created During the Civil War?
    Jul 10 2025

    A1 Steak Sauce was created for a king, but the bottle says it was made smack dab in the middle of the Civil War. This is the story of a royal recipe and a business opportunity one man couldn't resist.

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    11 min
  • How Did a Pet Baboon Fight in World War I? The Story of Corporal Jackie
    Jun 26 2025

    When Albert Marr enlisted in the military, he asked to bring his pet baboon with him. This is the story of a great war, fierce bravery and an unlikely friendship.

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    12 min
  • Why Do We Tip in the U.S.? The Dark Origin Story
    Jun 19 2025

    Tipping is more common in the U.S. than in Europe which is weird since Europeans actually gave Americans the idea. This is the story of aristocracy, slavery and the potential for economic upheaval.

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    14 min