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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 11 MIN

Always Wondered - Why Do Our Fingers Get All Wrinkly In Water?

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In this episode of Always Wondered, we tackle the question:  why do our fingers get all wrinkly when exposed to water?  You may be surprised to learn that evolution had a good reason for those prune-like fingertips.  Also, there was a time when we could receive almost anything by mail order.  And we’ll tell you about some of the strangest items!  Plus - learn the origin of the phrase “someone has a chip on their shoulder.”  (Spoiler alert:  Cool Ranch Doritos were not involved.)  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about. DORITOS® and COOL RANCH® are registered trademarks of Frito-Lay North America, Inc. (and its subsidiary Recot, Inc.) Hear past episodes of Always Wondered on ThePodcastPlayground.com/Always-Wondered

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