It's the wobbly jewel of the dinner table. JELL-O. But just how did this iconic neon colored concoction come to be? On this episode, we'll explore the origin of the shimmering dessert that's been wiggling its way into our hearts for well over a century. Plus, we've all heard the phrase "a frog in your throat". But what do small amphibians have to do with a scratchy voice? The answer will probably surprise you. Join host Rick Peterson for these topics and more - including a listener suggestion - as he answers the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

Once upon a time, Peanut Butter and Jelly decided to join forces and become a lunchbox icon. So on this episode, we'll explore the sweet and nutty origin of the PB&J - the sandwich that helped make the world safe for democracy. Plus, we'll dazzle you with an array of colors - specifically Red, Yellow, and Green - and tell you how that trio of hues made their way onto every traffic signal in the land. Join host Rick Peterson for these topics and more, as he answers the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

Once upon a time, Peanut Butter and Jelly decided to join forces and become a lunchbox icon. So on this episode, we'll explore the sweet and nutty origin of the PB&J - the sandwich that helped make the world safe for democracy. Plus, we'll dazzle you with an array of colors - specifically Red, Yellow, and Green - and tell you how that trio of hues made their way onto every traffic signal in the land. Join host Rick Peterson for these topics and more, as he answers the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

On this week's episode, we pop the top on soft drinks. Where exactly did the
name of your favorite soda pop come from? We'll give you all the sweet, fizzy,
carbonated details. And we all know that presidential elections have
consequences. But wait, you'll hear about the one election that actually gave us
the Knock Knock joke! Join us to explore these topics and more as host Rick
Peterson answers some of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

On this week's episode, we pop the top on soft drinks. Where exactly did the
name of your favorite soda pop come from? We'll give you all the sweet, fizzy,
carbonated details. And we all know that presidential elections have
consequences. But wait, you'll hear about the one election that actually gave us
the Knock Knock joke! Join us to explore these topics and more as host Rick
Peterson answers some of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

On this week's episode, we explore one of our longest held customs. Whenever
someone sneezes, we automatically say, "Bless you." But why? How did that
curious practice ever get started? We'll tell you all about it. And if you thought
the phrase the "whole nine yards" had a strange origin, just wait till you hear the
story behind "the whole ball of wax". We'll tackle those topics and more as host
Rick Peterson answers some of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this week's episode, we explore one of our longest held customs. Whenever
someone sneezes, we automatically say, "Bless you." But why? How did that
curious practice ever get started? We'll tell you all about it. And if you thought
the phrase the "whole nine yards" had a strange origin, just wait till you hear the
story behind "the whole ball of wax". We'll tackle those topics and more as host
Rick Peterson answers some of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

Our everyday lives are filled with little mysteries. And on this debut podcast, we'll try to put some of those curiosities to rest. Like mouthwash. We all know what mouthwash does, but who came up with the idea? Its journey is a strange one. Or what about the phrase "the whole nine yards"? We all know what it means, but where on earth did it come from? The answer may surprise you. We'll explore those topics and more as host Rick Peterson tackles some of the questions you've "ALWAYS WONDERED" about.