Wait, What! Why?

By: The Gallagher's
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  • Husband and wife duo, Nicole and Dennis Gallagher, dig into the origins of the things that we do on a daily basis.
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  • Ep. 22 Turning Frowns Upside Down

    Ep. 22 Turning Frowns Upside Down
    Jun 30 2022

    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 all love? Find out the shocking history behind the delicious graham cracker and more on this week's episode, "Turning Frowns Upside Down."

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  • Ep. 21 A Good Witch Could Get Past That Veil

    Ep. 21 A Good Witch Could Get Past That Veil
    Jun 17 2022

    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.

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    Sources for this episode:
    Wedding Dress

    A Brief History of the White Wedding Dress

    13 Wedding Superstitions Explained




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    33 mins
  • Ep. 20 Watch Out For the Kidnappers, Ladies

    Ep. 20 Watch Out For the Kidnappers, Ladies
    Jun 3 2022

    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.

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    Sources for this episode:
    The Origin of Wedding Rings: Ancient Traditions or Marketing Invention


    The Origins of Wedding Rings and why They’re Worn on the Left Hand


    A Brief History of the White Wedding Dress


    The History of Wedding Cake: It's Origins and Symbolism 


    7 Wedding Cake Traditions and Their Meanings


    12 Weird Wedding Cake Facts


    Origins of Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue for Brides


    21 Surprising Historical Duties of the Wedding


    The History of Wedding Parties



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    39 mins
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I love the stories you are telling, feels like I am in the room with you both! thank you and fingers crossed that this is super successful! why did I just cross my fingers for you? lol

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