• Always Wondered - Why Do We Say “O’Clock” Whenever We Give The Time?
    Jan 23 2026

    In this episode, we explore why we always close our eyes when we sneeze. It’s as if our bodies are telling us: “Look away, nothing to see here.” We dive into the science behind it all. Also - an investigation into the weird disappearing act of TV sitcom siblings. It’s been going on for years and even has a name: “The Chuck Cunningham Syndrome”. Plus - why do we say “O’Clock” whenever we give the time? We turn back the clock to find the reason. So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

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    12 mins
  • Always Wondered - Episode 43 Preview
    Jan 21 2026

    On this upcoming episode, we explore why we always close our eyes when we sneeze. It’s as if our bodies are telling us: “Look away, nothing to see here.” We dive into the science behind it all. Also - an investigation into the weird disappearing act of TV sitcom siblings. It’s been going on for years and even has a name: “The Chuck Cunningham Syndrome”. Plus - why do we say “O’Clock” whenever we give the time? We turn back the clock to find the reason. So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

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    2 mins
  • Always Wondered - Why Do We Yell "Great Scott"!? Who's Scott? Why Was He Great?
    Jan 16 2026

    On this episode, we're heading straight for the dessert table. When did dessert become a thing? And, more importantly, who do we thank for all that sweet goodness? Also, why do we yell "Great Scott" whenever something extraordinary happens? Learn the identity of Scott and what makes him so great. Plus - hear about the strangest spy gadget ever devised by the C.I.A. It's the story of how a house cat was turned into a secret agent. (Yes, it's as weird as it sounds!) So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

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    13 mins
  • Always Wondered - Episode 42 Preview
    Jan 14 2026

    On this upcoming episode, we're heading straight for the dessert table. When did dessert become a thing? And, more importantly, who do we thank for all that sweet goodness? Also, why do we yell "Great Scott" whenever something extraordinary happens? Learn the identity of Scott and what makes him so great. Plus - hear about the strangest spy gadget ever devised by the C.I.A. It's the story of how a house cat was turned into a secret agent. (Yes, it's as weird as it sounds!) So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

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    2 mins
  • Always Wondered - Who Invented The Hot Dog?
    Jan 9 2026

    On this episode, we ask why your grocery store line always seems to move more slowly than the rest! Is it bad luck? Or is the Universe secretly out to get you? Also, America loves Hot Dogs, but who exactly invented them? The answer may be as mysterious as the ingredient list. Plus, was there ever a day in the news when there was absolutely nothing to report? Surprisingly, yes! And you'll learn all about it...as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

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    13 mins
  • Always Wondered - Episode 41 Preview
    Jan 6 2026

    On this upcoming episode, we ask why your grocery store line always seems to move more slowly than the rest! Is it bad luck? Or is the Universe secretly out to get you? Also, America loves Hot Dogs, but who exactly invented them? The answer may be as mysterious as the ingredient list. Plus, was there ever a day in the news when there was absolutely nothing to report? Surprisingly, yes! And you'll learn all about it...as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

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    2 mins
  • Always Wondered - Why Do We Get The Hiccups?
    Jan 2 2026

    On this episode, we explore the Universe's cruelest practical joke -- Hiccups. Why do we get them? And more importantly, why do they arrive at the worst possible time? Also - the story behind the weirdest baby accessory ever! It was once a real thing, but when you learn about it, you're going to say "wait, what?" Plus - the origin of the phrase "start from scratch". It had to come from somewhere, and we have the details. So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

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    12 mins
  • Always Wondered - Episode 40 Preview
    Dec 30 2025

    On this upcoming episode, we explore the Universe's cruelest practical joke -- hiccups. Why do we get them? And more importantly, why do they arrive at the worst possible time? Also - the story behind the weirdest baby accessory ever! It was once a real thing, but when you learn about it - you're going to say "wait, what?" Plus - the origin of the phrase "start from scratch". It had to come from somewhere, and we have the details. So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

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    2 mins