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Origins Unraveled

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by Laurie and Courtney Varbel

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Ever wonder who looked at a sheep and thought, “Let’s turn that into pants”? Or how the wheel wasn’t invented for wagons — but for pottery? Welcome to Origins Unraveled, the podcast where we dig up the weird, forgotten, and sometimes divine beginnings of the everyday things we take for granted. Join hosts Laurie (the rabbit hole queen) and Courtney (the question machine) as they trace ordinary objects and ideas back to their extraordinary starting points — from ancient hacks and historical twists to surprising spiritual breadcrumbs along the way. If you’re a homeschool mom, a curious

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June 26, 2025

The 1835 Moon Hoax | Bat-Men, Fake News & the Biggest Lie in Print

In 1835, a series of shocking "scientific discoveries" hit the front page of The Sun — including unicorns, moon temples, and an entire colony of intelligent bat-men. The world believed it. The truth? A massive hoax.In this episode of Origins Unraveled, we dive into the origins of the infamous 1835 Moon Hoax — from the newspaper behind it to the man who made millions off a lie. We’ll explore how it fooled a nation, what it reveals about media manipulation, and how little has changed in the era of clickbait.🚀 Want early episodes, sneak peeks & behind-the-scenes chaos? Join our Origin Seekers club at <a href="http://originsunraveled.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">originsunraveled.com</a> 💌 Send us your weird origin stories or moon myths: <a href="" rel="noopener">hello@originsunraveled.com</a>

June 19, 2025

Zapped: The Shocking Story of the Microwave

🍽️ What do spy radars, popcorn, and post-war tech have in common? In this episode of **Origins Unraveled**, Laurie & Courtney uncover the unexpected invention story of the microwave. From melted chocolate to military mishaps, it's the hottest thing to come out of a cold war. 👂 Expect: kitchen chaos, scandal, food explosions, and one brilliant mistake. ✨ Want more wild origin stories? Join our free email club: originsunraveled.com 📧 Contact us: hello@originsunraveled.com #MicrowaveOrigin #TrueInventionStory #KitchenHistory #WeirdFactsPodcast

June 12, 2025

Karma: The Ancient Law You’ve Been Getting Wrong

Is karma just cosmic payback? Or something much deeper? In this episode of Origins Unraveled, Laurie and Courtney dive into the ancient spiritual roots of karma across Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Western pop culture. From Sanskrit translations and reincarnation to Taylor Swift lyrics and everyday revenge stories, we unravel what karma actually is — and why your “instant karma” moment might be missing the point. Expect myth-busting, laughter, real-life examples, and a surprise karma rating game you won’t want to miss.🎧 Don’t just scroll karma quotes — understand them 🔗 Show Notes / Links (optional extras to include): <ul><li>Join the Origin Seekers Club: <a href="https://www.originsunraveled.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.originsunraveled.com</a></li><li>Send us your wild karma stories: hello@originsunraveled.com</li><li>Subscribe for more scandalous and spiritual origin stories</li></ul>

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What is Origins Unraveled?: Ever wonder who looked at a sheep and thought, “Let’s turn that into pants”? Or how the wheel wasn’t invented for wagons — but for pottery?

Welcome to Origins Unraveled, the podcast where we dig up the weird, forgotten, and sometimes divine beginnings of the everyday things we take for granted.

Join hosts Laurie (the rabbit hole queen) and Courtney (the question machine) as they trace ordinary objects and ideas back to their extraordinary starting points — from ancient hacks and historical twists to surprising spiritual breadcrumbs along the way.

If you’re a homeschool mom, a curious
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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