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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 9 MIN

Always Wondered - The Truth Behind St. Patrick’s Day Myths

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On this episode, St. Patrick’s Day is filled with tradition. But it turns out that many of those myths were invented by someone who probably had one too many green beers! We’ll cut through all the blarney. Also - hear the story of what may be the craziest toy ever marketed to kids. (Spoiler alert: you might want to have a Geiger counter handy!) Plus - why do we say “shh’ whenever we want quiet? Is it science? Instinct? Or just humanity’s universal sound for “zip it”? So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.

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