Always Wondered. A podcast that takes a lighthearted look at everyday life's little mysteries.
Have you always wondered who came up with the idea for mouthwash? Who invented the Slinky? Why do we bless someone whenever they sneeze? How come there are dimples on a golf ball? Or what is the origin of the phrase "heard it through the grapevine"? These are the sort of questions that stir our curiosity, and the answers may just surprise you. Join host Rick Peterson every week for a fun and breezy look at some of the things you have always wondered about!
Always Wondered - Why We Eat Popcorn at the Movies?
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.
14 Oct 2026
Always Wondered - Episode 81 Preview
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.
9 Oct 2026
Always Wondered - Elmer's Glue: Who Was Elmer? The Surprising Story.
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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583 ratings
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