On this upcoming episode, we explore the origin of the joke. So we're going back 4,000 years in search of some ancient laughs. Also, we unwrap the backstory behind the Twinkie - that golden, squishy sponge cake that's become part of American history. Plus, why do we say "it's raining cats and dogs?" Find out what domesticated animals have to do with inclement weather! Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this episode, learn why the number 13 gets such a bad rap. From ancient superstitions to today's high-rise buildings, it's the number everyone wants to avoid. Also, have you Always Wondered why keyboards are laid out in the confusing QWERTY style? We'll try to make sense of all the keyboard chaos. Plus, in our first-ever "Lightning Round", get rapid-fire answers to some of your most head-scratching questions. So join host Rick Peterson as he bravely faces more of the weird topics you've "Always Wondered" about.

On this week's episode, you're invited to the wedding of the ages, as we dive headfirst into the weird and wild origins of wedding traditions. But don't expect a podcast filled with love, romance, and a mile-long bridal registry at Amazon, because the wedding customs that we've followed for centuries are rooted in distrust, contractual obligations, and - yes - even body odor. The ceremony is about to begin, and we've saved you a front row seat for all the craziness. So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

Always Wondered Podcast

On this week's upcoming episode, you're invited to the wedding of the ages, as we dive headfirst into the weird and wild origins of wedding traditions. But don't expect a podcast filled with love, romance, and a mile-long bridal registry at Amazon, because the wedding customs that we've followed for centuries are rooted in distrust, contractual obligations, and - yes - even body odor. The ceremony is about to begin, and we've saved you a front row seat for all the craziness. So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

Always Wondered Podcast

On this episode, learn why dogs circle before they lie down. Spoiler alert: they're not auditioning for Cirque du Soleil. Also, who invented Rock, Paper, Scissors? How did this simple childhood game become the go-to solution for avoiding real decision-making? Plus, we explore the origin of the phrase Break the Ice. Join host Rick Peterson as he dives deep into more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

On this episode, learn why dogs circle before they lie down. Spoiler alert: they're not auditioning for Cirque du Soleil. Also, who invented Rock, Paper, Scissors? How did this simple childhood game become the go-to solution for avoiding real decision-making? Plus, we explore the origin of the phrase Break the Ice. Join host Rick Peterson as he dives deep into more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

On this episode, we're rolling the dice on the shady back story of Monopoly. Who exactly invented this cardboard battleground of broken relationships? And if you've always wondered where the Alphabet came from, we'll decode its ancient history from A to Z. Plus, we'll discuss the Rule of Thumb. Is it really a rule, or just an oddly specific finger preference? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

On this episode, we're rolling the dice on the shady back story of Monopoly. Who exactly invented this cardboard battleground of broken relationships? And if you've always wondered where the Alphabet came from, we'll decode its ancient history from A to Z. Plus, we'll discuss the Rule of Thumb. Is it really a rule, or just an oddly specific finger preference? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.