EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 12 MIN
Always Wondered - How Did Cinco De Mayo Become an American Fiesta?
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In this episode, we salute the Month of May. Hear the weird story of the woman who created Mother’s Day - only to spend the rest of her life trying to cancel it! Also, we look at Cinco De Mayo. How did an obscure Mexican battle turn into a full-blown American fiesta? Plus - learn the origin of the term “mayday” - a simple word that somehow means “everything has gone completely wrong.” So celebrate May, as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.
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