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In this episode of Always Wondered, learn why we cross our fingers for luck. How did twisting our hands into little pretzels become a way for us to cheat fate? Also - hear the strange theory that claims a big chunk of our recorded history never actually happened! We’ll untangle one of history’s weirdest mysteries. Plus - what’s the origin of the phrase “flying off the handle”? (Hint: it was a lot more dangerous than just losing your temper!) Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.
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In this upcoming episode of Always Wondered, learn why we cross our fingers for luck. How did twisting our hands into little pretzels become a way for us to cheat fate? Also - hear the strange theory that claims a big chunk of our recorded history never actually happened! We’ll untangle one of history’s weirdest mysteries. Plus - what’s the origin of the phrase “flying off the handle”? (Hint: it was a lot more dangerous than just losing your temper!) Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.
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