Episodios

  • Who Invented Malls? The Man Who Created Them Actually Hated Them
    May 22 2025

    Shopping malls are iconic and have been a staple of American life for decades. But, Victor Gruen, the father of the mall, hated them. This is the story of bringing a piece of Europe to America, a cultural phenomenon and deep regret.

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    14 m
  • How Did Jeans Become an Iconic American Fashion Staple?
    May 15 2025

    Jeans weren't invented to be a fashion statement, they were created for survival. This is the story of California gold, a woman tired of mending her husband’s pants, and a global sensation.

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    16 m
  • Why "In God We Trust" Replaced a Way Cooler Slogan on US Money
    May 7 2025

    Before we had "In God We Trust," American money featured a way cooler 3 word slogan. One that, honestly, we should bring back. This is the story of revolution, threats to America and some very compelling letters.

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    18 m
  • Why Do We Have Baby Showers?
    Apr 24 2025

    Baby showers may seem like a modern thing, but celebrations of babies actually goes back centuries. This is the story of superstitions, purification and the art of gift giving.

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    17 m
  • Why Do We Have the Easter Bunny? The Story of Oschter Haws
    Apr 17 2025

    A giant rabbit being used to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus may seem kind of crazy, but it's not as big of a leap as you may think. Thi sis the story of ritual burials, fertility, and folklore.

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    15 m
  • How Heartbreak Created Cartier's Iconic Love Bracelet
    Apr 10 2025

    Cartier's iconic love bracelet was really revolutionary for its time and people love it so much, they're willing to lock it onto their wrist. But, the bracelet was born out of heartbreak and search for a symbol of everlasting love.

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    17 m
  • Why Do We Have Pet Dogs? The Story of the First Domesticated Dog
    Apr 4 2025

    It's possible dogs first started hanging out with humans when they smelled their food at a campfire, but it would be centuries before we brought them into our homes. This is the story of survival, companionship, and thousands of years of evolution.

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    17 m
  • Who Invented Champagne? And How a Woman Changed the Industry Forever
    Mar 27 2025

    Champagne is a staple of drinking culture, but at one point in time, French people avoided it and even tried to prevent the bubbles from happening. This is the story of monks, an accident and a woman who decided to bet on herself.

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    18 m
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