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The Origins of Everyday Things

Listen to discover the fascinating backstories of how some words we use, foods we eat, and games we play came to be.

Listen to discover the fascinating backstories of how some words we use, foods we eat, ... more

Hosted byJad Abumrad

Curated byHark Editors

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Why We Say “Hey” and “Hello”

Ever wonder where the word “hi” comes from? Or which greetings we use have been around the longest?

Something Rhymes with Purple

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The Origin of the Rubik's Cube

The history of the confounding, immensely popular puzzle game, the Rubik's Cube.

Today In History with The Retrospectors

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"Dude"

The word “dude” makes us think of a cool, laid-back guy. But decades ago, it referred to a totally different kind of man.

The Allusionist

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The First Rubber Duckies

How exactly did the yellow bath toy come to be?

Decoder Ring

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Who Invented Hamburgers?

In July 1891, the first hamburger was put on a bun, or so the story goes.

Today In History with The Retrospectors

3 MINS

Hosted by

Jad Abumrad

Curated byHark Editors

5 CLIPS22 MINS

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The Starbucks® Daily

The Origins of Everyday Things

Why We Say “Hey” and “Hello”

Something Rhymes with Purple

The Origin of the Rubik's Cube

Today In History with The Retrospectors

"Dude"

The Allusionist

The First Rubber Duckies

Decoder Ring

Who Invented Hamburgers?

Today In History with The Retrospectors

A new way to explore with your ears

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