In this episode, learn how some 19th-century hipsters gave us the most widely used word on the planet. It’s the weird origin of “okay”. Also, you may think football and hockey are brutal, but wait till you hear the story of how Americans once played polo…with cars! Plus, we tackle the reason behind your mouth’s biggest betrayal. Discover why orange juice tastes so bad after brushing your teeth! Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

In this upcoming episode, we explore why yawning is contagious. Is it empathy? Science? Or are you just hanging out with really boring people? Also, get ready for a countdown of the most annoying sounds known to humankind. (Warning: Your ears are going to hate you by the time this one is done!) Plus, what’s the origin of the phrase “put your best foot forward”? And more importantly, how do we know which is the best one? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

In this upcoming episode, we explore why yawning is contagious. Is it empathy? Science? Or are you just hanging out with really boring people? Also, get ready for a countdown of the most annoying sounds known to humankind. (Warning: Your ears are going to hate you by the time this one is done!) Plus, what’s the origin of the phrase “put your best foot forward”? And more importantly, how do we know which is the best one? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

In this episode, we salute the Month of May. Hear the weird story of the woman who created Mother’s Day - only to spend the rest of her life trying to cancel it! Also, we look at Cinco De Mayo. How did an obscure Mexican battle turn into a full-blown American fiesta? Plus - learn the origin of the term “mayday” - a simple word that somehow means “everything has gone completely wrong.” So celebrate May, as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

In this upcoming episode, we salute the Month of May. Hear the weird story of the woman who created Mother’s Day - only to spend the rest of her life trying to cancel it! Also, we look at Cinco De Mayo. How did an obscure Mexican battle turn into a full-blown American fiesta? Plus - learn the origin of the term “mayday” - a simple word that somehow means “everything has gone completely wrong.” So celebrate May, as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

In this episode, we explore the origin of the Alarm Clock. Before it was ever invented, humans used a truly bizarre way to make sure people woke up on time! And we’ve got all the crazy details. Also, waving is one of humanity’s oldest customs. But how did swatting our hand in the air become our go-to greeting? Plus - what’s the story behind the phrase “pass the buck”? A practice that started in Old West saloons somehow became the ultimate way to shirk responsibility! Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

In this upcoming episode, we explore the origin of the Alarm Clock. Before it was ever invented, humans used a truly bizarre way to make sure people woke up on time! And we’ve got all the crazy details. Also, waving is one of humanity’s oldest customs. But how did swatting our hand in the air become our go-to greeting? Plus - what’s the story behind the phrase “pass the buck”? A practice that started in Old West saloons somehow became the ultimate way to shirk responsibility! Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

In this episode of Always Wondered, we explore when hydration became an obsession. How did we go from drinking from the garden hose to always carrying designer water bottles? We’ll get to the bottom of this H2O mystery. Also, can you imagine some of your favorite movies with completely different leading actors? You’ll be scratching your head as we uncover some of Hollywood’s craziest “almost” casting choices. Plus - learn the origin of the phrase: “Let the chips fall where they may. Was it computer chips, potato chips, or something else entirely? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.