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  • Always Wondered - Why Are Footballs Are Shaped Like That?
    Sep 5 2025

    Football season is here! And on this episode, we're talking football. But don't expect any deep discussions about special teams, defensive packages, or red zone strategy. No, we're talking about the important stuff! Things like - why is a football shaped like a loaf of bread that got sat on at Thanksgiving dinner? Who decided that a parking lot picnic was the perfect way to start a game? And when did drenching a coach with ice-cold fruit drink become one of the highest honors in athletics? Join host Rick Peterson as he puts on the pads to answer more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

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    12 min
  • Always Wondered - EP 23 Preview
    Sep 3 2025

    Football season is here! And on our next episode, we're talking football. But don't expect any deep discussions about special teams, defensive packages, or red zone strategy. No, we're talking about the important stuff! Things like - why is a football shaped like a loaf of bread that got sat on at Thanksgiving dinner? Who decided that a parking lot picnic was the perfect way to start a game? And when did drenching a coach with ice-cold fruit drink become one of the highest honors in athletics? Join host Rick Peterson as he puts on the pads to answer more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

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    2 min
  • Always Wondered - Is A Hotdog A Sandwich?
    Aug 29 2025

    In this episode, we look at why we rub our eyes when we're tired. Is it a soothing mechanism, or just our face trying to turn itself off? We'll have the details. Also, we tackle one of the spiciest debates in the history of lunch - is the hot dog a sandwich? Plus, we'll cut to the chase - literally! We explore the origins of the phrase that was coined nearly 100 years ago. Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the curious questions you've Always Wondered about.

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    12 min
  • Always Wondered - EP 22 Preview
    Aug 28 2025

    On this upcoming episode, we look at why we rub our eyes when we're tired. Is it a soothing mechanism, or just our face trying to turn itself off? We'll have the details. Also, we tackle one of the spiciest debates in the history of lunch - is the hot dog a sandwich? Plus, we'll cut to the chase - literally! We explore the origins of the phrase that was coined nearly 100 years ago. Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the curious questions you've Always Wondered about.

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    2 min
  • Always Wondered - Why Do We "Knock on Wood"?
    Aug 22 2025

    On this episode, it's the history of cutlery. How did we go from eating with our hands to needing five different forks for one meal? We'll hand out the silverware and serve up the answer. Also - get ready for the great debate of our time! Toilet paper: should it hang over or under? We'll unroll all the controversy. Plus - why do we knock on wood to ward off bad luck? Where did this strange ritual start? And will Formica do in a pinch? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

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    12 min
  • Always Wondered - EP 21 Preview
    Aug 20 2025

    On this upcoming episode, it's the history of cutlery. How did we go from eating with our hands to needing five different forks for one meal? We'll hand out the silverware and serve up the answer. Also - get ready for the great debate of our time! Toilet paper: should it hang over or under? We'll unroll all the controversy. Plus - why do we knock on wood to ward off bad luck? Where did this strange ritual start? And will Formica do in a pinch? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

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    2 min
  • Always Wondered - Who Decided How Long a Foot Should Be?
    Aug 15 2025

    On this episode, we dive into the weird world of measurements. Who decided how long a foot should be? And what exactly is an acre? We'll size up the answers. Also, we'll unwrap the sweet history of M&Ms - the candy that melts in your mouth - and sometimes on your keyboard. Plus, we investigate the phrase that's taking over the internet - "If You Know You Know". Is it a sly wink to those in the know, or just a way to make the rest of us feel like we missed a meeting? So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the curious questions you've Always Wondered about.

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    12 min
  • Always Wondered - EP 20 Preview
    Aug 13 2025

    On this upcoming episode, we dive into the weird world of measurements. Like, who decided how long a foot should be? And what exactly is an acre? We'll size up the answers. Also, we'll unwrap the sweet history of M&Ms - the candy that melts in your mouth - and sometimes on your keyboard. Plus, we investigate the phrase that's taking over the internet - "If You Know You Know". Is it a sly wink to those in the know, or just a way to make the rest of us feel like we missed a meeting? So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the curious questions you've Always Wondered about.

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    2 min