Have you ever looked at something in society and thought, how did that happen? Whether its dollar stores or islamic radicals this podcast seeks to find the answer of how they came to be and sometimes why? I'm your host Richard Dicks, tune in every Monday!
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 12 hours 34 minutes
Ep. 9 The School Bus
This week I look at the school bus. It's not as simple as it sounds and there a couple of interesting facts about these sun hued behemoths you see coming down your street everyday that I am happy to share. Come along for the ride.
Ep. 8 MLK Day
I thought that since this Monday is MLK Day I would put out an extra episode in honor of him. This episode looks into the creation of the federal holiday in his name.
Ep. 7 Pillows
This week I look at pillows and find out there is more than meets the eye. Come along with me as we try to find out how pillows happened!
Ep. 6 Styrofoam
This week I look at Styrofoam. As I say in the intro, I am not a science person, but I have always wondered how it got here. As I mentioned in the episode I have linked to the original patent for styrofoam below. Thanks for listening!...
EP. 5 Global Positioning System
This week talk about the Global Positioning System. I find out there is a lot to learn about satellite navigation.
EP. 4 The Five Day Work Week
This week we talk about the 5 day work week and how it was formed. I also introduce a new segment to the podcast!
Ep. 3 Stuffed Animals
This week we look at stuffed animals! It's a story that includes Teddy Roosevelt, bear hunting, and a lady in a wheelchair. Come along for the ride.
Ep. 2 Rubber Bands
If we're gonna talk about rubber bands, we first have to talk about where rubber comes from and the different types of rubber out there. Before doing this research, I had a vague idea about where it came from, but honestly,
Ep. 1 – Dollar Stores
Dollar Stores have become a part of our society. So much that we may not stop ourselves to ask, how? See how our story goes from a 5 and dime all the way to one of the most well known companies in history.
How Did That Happen? Trailer
This is a quick trailer to give you an idea of what is coming so you don't have to waste your time.