Episodes

  • Always Wondered - Why Do We Say "P.U." When Something Stinks?
    Nov 28 2025

    On this episode, we look at the weirdest thing that the Post Office ever allowed people to mail. And when you hear the answer, you're going to say "wait, what??" Also - do our pets actually dream...or are those moans and paw twitches strictly for our own amusement? Plus - why do we say P.U. when something stinks? Is it an acronym...or just another way to spell "gag me with a spoon?" Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've always wondered about.

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    11 mins
  • Always Wondered - Episode 35 Preview
    Nov 26 2025

    On this upcoming episode, we look at the weirdest thing that the Post Office ever allowed people to mail. And when you hear the answer, you're going to say "wait, what??" Also - do our pets actually dream...or are those moans and paw twitches strictly for our own amusement? Plus: why do we say 'P.U.' when something stinks? Is it an acronym...or just another way to spell "gag me with a spoon?" Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've always wondered about.

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    2 mins
  • Always Wondered - Where The Phrase "Take 40 Winks" Came From?
    Nov 21 2025

    On this episode, hear about the time that extra-terrestrials may have actually given us a shout-out! Was it a cosmic prank, or maybe just an intergalactic butt dial? We're looking to the skies for the strange tale of the "Wow Signal." Also, exactly how true are the Old Wives' Tales? Are they pearls of wisdom, or just something our grandmothers said to make us behave? Plus - where did the phrase "take 40 winks" come from? We've got the story behind this sleepy little saying. Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

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    12 mins
  • Always Wondered - Episode 34 Preview
    Nov 19 2025

    On this upcoming episode, hear about the time that extra-terrestrials may have actually given us a shout-out! Was it a cosmic prank, or maybe just an intergalactic butt dial? We're looking to the skies for the strange tale of the "Wow Signal." Also, exactly how true are the Old Wives' Tales? Are they pearls of wisdom, or just something our grandmothers said to make us behave? Plus - where did the phrase "take 40 winks" come from? We've got the story behind this sleepy little saying. Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

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    2 mins
  • Always Wondered - Is it "Ketchup" or "Catsup"?
    Nov 14 2025

    On this episode, we tackle the condiment confusion over our favorite tomato sauce. Is it "Ketchup" or "Catsup"? We've got all the saucy details. Also, why does breaking a mirror mean seven years' bad luck? Plus - learn the origin of the phrase "take it with a grain of salt". Hear the entire salty story, as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

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    11 mins
  • Always Wondered - Episode 33 Preview
    Nov 12 2025

    On this upcoming episode, we tackle the condiment confusion over our favorite tomato sauce. Is it "Ketchup" or "Catsup"? We've got all the saucy details. Also, why does breaking a mirror mean seven years' bad luck? Plus - learn the origin of the phrase "take it with a grain of salt". Hear the entire salty story, as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

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    2 mins
  • Always Wondered - Deja Vu - Why Does That Happen?
    Nov 7 2025

    In this episode, we explore Deja Vu, the creepy feeling of "been there, done that." We'll explain why it happens. Also, hear the story of the song you can't escape - "John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt." Was he a real guy? And why is everyone still shouting his name? Plus, learn the origin of the phrase "like a chicken with its head cut off", and the strange saga of one chicken who took things a bit too far! Get all the curious details as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

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    13 mins
  • Always Wondered - Episode 32 Preview
    Nov 6 2025

    In this upcoming episode, we explore Deja Vu, the creepy feeling of "been there, done that." We'll explain why it happens. Also, hear the story of the song you can't escape - "John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt." Was he a real guy? And why is everyone still shouting his name? Plus, learn the origin of the phrase "like a chicken with its head cut off", and the strange saga of one chicken who took things a bit too far! Get all the curious details as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

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    2 mins