EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 12 MIN
Always Wondered - Why Do We Say “Hello” and “Goodbye?"
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In this episode, learn how the telephone helped turn “Hello” into the world’s official awkward conversation starter. It’s the surprisingly strange origins of both “Hello” and “Goodbye.” Also, we dive into movie sound effects. Hear how Hollywood has basically been lying to us for years! Plus - who invented the bed? And how did we go from sleeping on dirt to mattresses with Wi-Fi? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you’ve Always Wondered about.
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