Hello everyone and welcome back to Wait, What! Why? The podcast that ponders the origins behind the things we do. Thank you for taking the time to join us today as we discuss the origins of America's favorite summer treat, S’mores!Today we look at the origins behind the three ingredients of S'mores, marshmallow, chocolate, and Graham crackers. Did you know there is actually a Mallow Plant? Did you know that Milton Hershey almost didn't live long enough to make the famous chocolate bar that we...

Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 21, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind the white wedding dress and some wedding superstitions.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Please reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at waitwhatwhypod. You can also always email us at [email protected]. Let us know what you would like us to talk about on future episodes!BECOME A PATRON OF WAIT, WHAT! WHY?Sources for th...

Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 20, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind wedding traditions.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Please reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at waitwhatwhypod. You can also always email us at [email protected]. Let us know what you would like us to talk about on future episodes!BECOME A PATRON OF WAIT, WHAT! WHY?Sources for this episode:The Origin of Wedding Rin...

Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 19, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind birthday traditions.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Please reach out to us on Instagram at waitwhatwhypod. You can also always email us at [email protected]. Let us know what you would like us to talk about on future episodes!BECOME A PATRON OF WAIT, WHAT! WHY?Sources for this episode:This day in history for May 23 1974The Strange Origi...

Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 18, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind Cinco de Mayo.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Please reach out to us on any social media at waitwhatwhypod. This includes Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can also always email us at [email protected]. Let us know what you would like us to talk about on future episodes!BECOME A PATRON OF WAIT, WHAT! WHY?Sources for this episode:Do You Kno...

Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 17, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind beer in America.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Please reach out to us on any social media at waitwhatwhypod. This includes Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can also always email us at [email protected]. Let us know what you would like us to talk about on future episodes!BECOME A PATRON OF WAIT, WHAT! WHY?Sources:A Brief History of Beer i...

Disclaimer: We apologize for the recording quality. We didn't realize it at the time of recording. After the fact, Den and I decided not to re-record given that our conversations were authentic and we didn't think we could replicate that. Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 16, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind beer.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Please reach out to us on any social media at waitwhatwhypod. This includes...

Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 15, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind April Fools Day.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Please reach out to us on any social media at waitwhatwhypod. This includes Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can also always email us at [email protected]. Let us know what you would like us to talk about on future episodes!BECOME A PATRON OF WAIT, WHAT! WHY?Sources:Hunt the GowkHistory.com/...

Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 14, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind St. Patrick's Day.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Please reach out to us on any social media at waitwhatwhypod. This includes Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can also always email us at [email protected]. Let us know what you would like us to talk about on future episodes!BECOME A PATRON OF WAIT, WHAT! WHY?Sources:History.Com/St. Patrick...

Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 13, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind Mardi Gras.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Please reach out to us on any social media at waitwhatwhypod. This includes Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can also always email us at [email protected]. Let us know what you would like us to talk about on future episodes!BECOME A PATRON OF WAIT, WHAT! WHY?You can save 15% on your first order w...