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EPISODE · Aug 28, 2026 · 11 MIN

Always Wondered - Why Are There 60 Minutes in an Hour.  Why not 50?  Or 100?

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In this episode, we explore why there are 60 minutes in an hour.  Why not 50?  Or 100?  We’ve got the minute-by-minute details.  Also - if you thought the American people never agreed on anything, wait till you hear the strange-but-true story of the time the government pushed the public just a bit too far!  Plus - learn the origin of the term “brownie points”.  (Spoiler alert:  it has nothing to do with chocolate baked goods!)  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about. 

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