Hey there from Hiatus-land! Enjoy this bonus episode drop. Normally, I don't use pid advertising in The Story Behind, but when I talked to the folks over at Stitcher about this new project, I was so excited and knew my audience would love this podcast. Check out Lost at the Smithsonian, a new podcast from Stitcher! Comedian and pop culture fanatic Aasif Mandvi gets up close and personal with the most iconic artifacts at the National Museum of American History. Join Aasif and his guests as they explore how vintage clothing, ratty furniture, and mismatched shoes transformed into Fonzie's leather jacket, Archie Bunker's chair, and Dorothy's ruby slippers and became defining symbols of American culture along the way. Lost at the Smithsonian is out NOW — listen wherever you get your podcasts. Listen on Apple Podcasts: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lost-at-the-smithsonian-with-aasif-mandvi/id1478968631">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lost-at-the-smithsonian-with-aasif-mandvi/id1478968631</a> Click to listen from whatever device you're on now: <a href= "https://podfollow.com/1478968631">https://podfollow.com/1478968631</a> <h2>Let's Get Social!</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Story Behind Discussion Group: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheStoryBehind/">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Group</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Story Behind Facebook Page: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/StoryBehindPod/">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Page</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Story Behind on Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/storybehindpod/">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Instagram</a></li> <li>The Story Behind on Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/StoryBehindPod">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Twitter</a></li> </ul> <h2>The Story Behind is also a Book!</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Find it on Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/2FkbVU5">https://amzn.to/2FkbVU5</a></li> <li>Kindle Version: <a href= "https://amzn.to/2CAn9Dj">https://amzn.to/2CAn9Dj</a></li> </ul> <h2>Equipment Used</h2> <ul> <li>Microphone: <a href="https://amzn.to/2m6nadn">Audio-Technica ATR2100</a></li> <li>Hosting Company: <a href="libsyn.com">Libsyn</a> (get a free month when you use the code EMILY) to sign up</li> </ul>

Hey there from Hiatus-land! Enjoy this bonus episode drop. Normally, I don't use pid advertising in The Story Behind, but when I talked to the folks over at Stitcher about this new project, I was so excited and knew my audience would love this podcast. Check out Lost at the Smithsonian, a new podcast from Stitcher! Comedian and pop culture fanatic Aasif Mandvi gets up close and personal with the most iconic artifacts at the National Museum of American History. Join Aasif and his guests as they explore how vintage clothing, ratty furniture, and mismatched shoes transformed into Fonzie's leather jacket, Archie Bunker's chair, and Dorothy's ruby slippers and became defining symbols of American culture along the way. Lost at the Smithsonian is out NOW — listen wherever you get your podcasts. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lost-at-the-smithsonian-with-aasif-mandvi/id1478968631 Click to listen from whatever device you're on now: https://podfollow.com/1478968631 Let's Get Social! The Story Behind Discussion Group: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Group The Story Behind Facebook Page: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Page The Story Behind on Instagram: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Instagram The Story Behind on Twitter: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Twitter The Story Behind is also a Book! Find it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2FkbVU5 Kindle Version: https://amzn.to/2CAn9Dj Equipment Used Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100 Hosting Company: Libsyn (get a free month when you use the code EMILY) to sign up 

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Preview: Lost at the Smithsonian with Aasif Mandvi

Every time I use the subject of today’s episode, my husband is quick to point out how I shouldn’t. He loves to tell me about all the injuries this common household item causes, and as much as a lot of what I do depends on my hearing, I can’t help but continue to use it now and again. And I’m sure you do too. You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Cotton Swabs. <h2>Let's get social!</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Story Behind Discussion Group: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheStoryBehind/">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Group</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Story Behind Facebook Page: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/StoryBehindPod/">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Page</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Story Behind on Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/storybehindpod/">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Instagram</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Story Behind on Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/StoryBehindPod">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Twitter</a></li> </ul> <h2>Support the Show — Become an Executive Producer</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">$1 Patreon Executive Producers — Extra monthly episode and thank you on an upcoming episode of The Story Behind.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">$5 Patreon Executive Producers — Benefits of $1 Executive Producers + Access to the MUSE series as it unfolds.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Click to Support: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/TheStoryBehind">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Patreon</a></li> </ul> <h2>The Story Behind is also a Book!</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Find it on Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/2FkbVU5">https://amzn.to/2FkbVU5</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Kindle Version: <a href= "https://amzn.to/2CAn9Dj">https://amzn.to/2CAn9Dj</a></li> </ul> <h2>Sources</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.qtips.com/about/">About - A Q-Tips Cotton Swab History - Qtips.com</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/01/20/we-have-a-q-tips-problem/"> The strange life of Q-tips, the most bizarre thing people buy - The Washington Post</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=iG8bAAAAIBAJ&sjid=J0oEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4176,6014561&hl=en"> 1927 Q-Tips ad</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://mentalfloss.com/article/70937/15-swab-worthy-facts-about-q-tips"> 15 Swab-Worthy Facts About Q-Tips - Mental Floss</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://earaudities.wordpress.com/2016/01/26/the-marketing-of-q-tips-a-brief-history/"> The Marketing of Q-Tips—A Brief History - Ear Audites</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.livescience.com/59069-cotton-swabs-ear-injuries-kids.html"> Cotton Swabs Send 34 Kids to the ER Every Day - Live Science</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.inc.com/wanda-thibodeaux/what-a-new-study-on-cleaning-your-ears-with-q-tips-should-teach-every-entreprene.html"> What a New Study on Cleaning Your Ears With Q-Tips Should Teach Every Entrepreneur - Inc.</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">​<a href= "https://www.menshealth.com/health/a19542654/why-sticking-qtips-in-ear-feels-so-good/">Why It Feels So Damn Good to Stick a Q-Tip In Your Ear - Men’s Health</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/qkbya3/just-how-bad-is-my-q-tip-habit"> Just How Bad Is My Q-Tip Habit? - Vice.com</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.rd.com/health/beauty/q-tips-uses/">17 Genius Uses for Q-Tips You’ll Want to Use All the Time - Reader’s Digest</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/14-ways-you-never-thought-to-use-q-tips-51354"> 14 Ways You Never Thought to Use Q-Tips - BobVila.com</a></li> </ul>

Every time I use the subject of today’s episode, my husband is quick to point out how I shouldn’t. He loves to tell me about all the injuries this common household item causes, and as much as a lot of what I do depends on my hearing, I can’t help but continue to use it now and again. And I’m sure you do too. You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Cotton Swabs. Let's get social! The Story Behind Discussion Group: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Group The Story Behind Facebook Page: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Page The Story Behind on Instagram: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Instagram The Story Behind on Twitter: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Twitter Support the Show — Become an Executive Producer $1 Patreon Executive Producers — Extra monthly episode and thank you on an upcoming episode of The Story Behind. $5 Patreon Executive Producers — Benefits of $1 Executive Producers + Access to the MUSE series as it unfolds. Click to Support: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Patreon The Story Behind is also a Book! Find it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2FkbVU5 Kindle Version: https://amzn.to/2CAn9Dj Sources About - A Q-Tips Cotton Swab History - Qtips.com The strange life of Q-tips, the most bizarre thing people buy - The Washington Post 1927 Q-Tips ad 15 Swab-Worthy Facts About Q-Tips - Mental Floss The Marketing of Q-Tips—A Brief History - Ear Audites Cotton Swabs Send 34 Kids to the ER Every Day - Live Science What a New Study on Cleaning Your Ears With Q-Tips Should Teach Every Entrepreneur - Inc. ​Why It Feels So Damn Good to Stick a Q-Tip In Your Ear - Men’s Health Just How Bad Is My Q-Tip Habit? - Vice.com 17 Genius Uses for Q-Tips You’ll Want to Use All the Time - Reader’s Digest 14 Ways You Never Thought to Use Q-Tips - BobVila.com 

Cotton Swabs

From starting out as eye protection against snow blindness to helping pilots navigate the skies without being blinded by the sun, the subject of today’s episode not only protects your eyes but has also been a staple of fashion for centuries, as it turns out. You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Sunglasses. Let's get social! <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Story Behind Discussion Group: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheStoryBehind/">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Group</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Story Behind Facebook Page: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/StoryBehindPod/">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Page</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Story Behind on Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/storybehindpod/">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Instagram</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Story Behind on Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/StoryBehindPod">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Twitter</a></li> </ul> <h2>Support the Show — Become an Executive Producer</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">$1 Patreon Executive Producers — Extra monthly episode and thank you on an upcoming episode of The Story Behind.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">$5 Patreon Executive Producers — Benefits of $1 Executive Producers + Access to the MUSE series as it unfolds.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Click to Support: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/TheStoryBehind">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Patreon</a></li> </ul> <h2>The Story Behind is also a Book!</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Find it on Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/2FkbVU5">https://amzn.to/2FkbVU5</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Kindle Version: <a href= "https://amzn.to/2CAn9Dj">https://amzn.to/2CAn9Dj</a></li> </ul> <h2>Sources</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://www.glasseshistory.com/glasses-history/history-of-sunglasses/"> Origins and History of Sunglasses - GlassesHistory.com</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/05/magazine/who-made-those-aviator-sunglasses.html"> Who Made Those Aviator Sunglasses? - The New York Times</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.sunglassmuseum.com/blogs/news/a-brief-history-of-sunglasses"> A Brief History of Sunglasses - SunglassMuseum.com</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://artsandculture.google.com/theme/AwICKXCQPV3VKg"> The Evolution of Sunglasses - Google Arts & Culture</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://fostergrant.com/foster-grant-history">Foster Grant Our Story! - Foster Grant</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://theidleman.com/blogs/news/iconic-sunglasses-all-time"> The 15 Most Iconic Sunglasses of all Time - The Idle Man</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.thetalko.com/the-fabulous-history-of-sunglasses-their-trends-in-25-pics/"> The Fabulous History Of Sunglasses & Their Trends In 25 Pics - The Talko</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/sunglasses-history-protective-stylish-and-popular-eyewear-008577"> Sunglasses: A History of Protective, Stylish, and Popular Eyewear - Ancient-Origins.org</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.vogue.it/en/fashion/trends/2018/04/09/the-most-famous-sunglasses-in-cinema-history/"> The most famous sunglasses in cinema history - Vogue</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://slate.com/technology/2017/08/a-history-of-eclipse-glasses-and-injuries.html"> A Brief History of Eclipse Glasses and the People Who Forgot to Wear Them - Slate</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://scienceline.ucsb.edu/getkey.php?key=3269">How long does it take before your eyes get damaged when looking at the sun? - Scienceline - UCSB</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.pokernews.com/news/2011/07/shades-at-the-table-the-great-debate-10596.htm"> Shades at the Table: The Great Debate - Poker News</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://www.pokerjunkie.com/why-you-look-stupid-wearing-sunglasses-at-the-poker-table"> Why You (Now) Look Stupid Wearing Sunglasses at the Poker Table - Poker Junkie</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.thrillist.com/gear/fun-facts-about-ray-ban-sunglasses-trivia-history-celebrity"> 11 Things You Didn't Know About Ray-Ban - Thrillist</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.allaboutvision.com/resources/solar-eclipse.htm"> Solar eclipse and your eyes: How to view an eclipse safely - All About Vision</a></li> </ul>

From starting out as eye protection against snow blindness to helping pilots navigate the skies without being blinded by the sun, the subject of today’s episode not only protects your eyes but has also been a staple of fashion for centuries, as it turns out. You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Sunglasses. Let's get social! The Story Behind Discussion Group: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Group The Story Behind Facebook Page: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Page The Story Behind on Instagram: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Instagram The Story Behind on Twitter: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Twitter Support the Show — Become an Executive Producer $1 Patreon Executive Producers — Extra monthly episode and thank you on an upcoming episode of The Story Behind. $5 Patreon Executive Producers — Benefits of $1 Executive Producers + Access to the MUSE series as it unfolds. Click to Support: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Patreon The Story Behind is also a Book! Find it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2FkbVU5 Kindle Version: https://amzn.to/2CAn9Dj Sources Origins and History of Sunglasses - GlassesHistory.com Who Made Those Aviator Sunglasses? - The New York Times A Brief History of Sunglasses - SunglassMuseum.com The Evolution of Sunglasses - Google Arts & Culture Foster Grant Our Story! - Foster Grant The 15 Most Iconic Sunglasses of all Time - The Idle Man The Fabulous History Of Sunglasses & Their Trends In 25 Pics - The Talko Sunglasses: A History of Protective, Stylish, and Popular Eyewear - Ancient-Origins.org The most famous sunglasses in cinema history - Vogue A Brief History of Eclipse Glasses and the People Who Forgot to Wear Them - Slate How long does it take before your eyes get damaged when looking at the sun? - Scienceline - UCSB Shades at the Table: The Great Debate - Poker News Why You (Now) Look Stupid Wearing Sunglasses at the Poker Table - Poker Junkie 11 Things You Didn't Know About Ray-Ban - Thrillist Solar eclipse and your eyes: How to view an eclipse safely - All About Vision 

Sunglasses

Ever hear of Shiny Object Syndrome? Usually, it’s said to refer to those who see something new and have to have it, only to get bored with it once they finally attain it. But in this episode, I wanted to know just what it is about literal shiny objects that make them so appealing to humans. And this particular shiny object is no different unless you have to clean up the mess it makes. You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Glitter. <h2>Vote for The Story Behind for the Webby Awards!</h2> <a href= "https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2019/podcasts/features/best-series"> CLICK HERE to vote!</a> <h2>Let's get social!</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Story Behind Discussion Group: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheStoryBehind/">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Group</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Story Behind Facebook Page: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/StoryBehindPod/">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Page</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Story Behind on Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/storybehindpod/">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Instagram</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Story Behind on Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/StoryBehindPod">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Twitter</a></li> </ul> <h2>Support the Show — Become an Executive Producer</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">$1 Patreon Executive Producers — Extra monthly episode and thank you on an upcoming episode of The Story Behind.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">$5 Patreon Executive Producers — Benefits of $1 Executive Producers + Access to the MUSE series as it unfolds.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Click to Support: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/TheStoryBehind">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Patreon</a></li> </ul> <h2>The Story Behind is also a Book!</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Find it on Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/2FkbVU5">https://amzn.to/2FkbVU5</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Kindle Version: <a href= "https://amzn.to/2CAn9Dj">https://amzn.to/2CAn9Dj</a></li> </ul> <h2>Sources</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://mentalfloss.com/article/71034/15-shimmering-questions-about-glitter-answered"> 15 Shimmering Questions About Glitter, Answered - Mental Floss</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/21/style/glitter-factory.html"> What is Glitter? - The New York Times</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/what-makes-glitter-sparkle"> What Makes Glitter Sparkle? - Wonderopolis</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-history-of-glitter_b_8941896"> The History of Glitter - Huffington Post</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.bioglitter.com/">Bio-Glitter</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.fastcompany.com/3024766/an-evolutionary-theory-for-why-you-love-glossy-things"> An Evolutionary Theory For Why You Love Glossy Things - Fast Company</a></li> </ul>

Ever hear of Shiny Object Syndrome? Usually, it’s said to refer to those who see something new and have to have it, only to get bored with it once they finally attain it. But in this episode, I wanted to know just what it is about literal shiny objects that make them so appealing to humans. And this particular shiny object is no different unless you have to clean up the mess it makes. You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Glitter. Vote for The Story Behind for the Webby Awards! CLICK HERE to vote! Let's get social! The Story Behind Discussion Group: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Group The Story Behind Facebook Page: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Page The Story Behind on Instagram: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Instagram The Story Behind on Twitter: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Twitter Support the Show — Become an Executive Producer $1 Patreon Executive Producers — Extra monthly episode and thank you on an upcoming episode of The Story Behind. $5 Patreon Executive Producers — Benefits of $1 Executive Producers + Access to the MUSE series as it unfolds. Click to Support: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Patreon The Story Behind is also a Book! Find it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2FkbVU5 Kindle Version: https://amzn.to/2CAn9Dj Sources 15 Shimmering Questions About Glitter, Answered - Mental Floss What is Glitter? - The New York Times What Makes Glitter Sparkle? - Wonderopolis The History of Glitter - Huffington Post Bio-Glitter An Evolutionary Theory For Why You Love Glossy Things - Fast Company 

Glitter

One of the most fascinating things about today’s episode is not just the creation of this everyday object, but the marketing tactic of presenting a problem that many people weren’t concerned with until the solution was advertised. You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Mouthwash. <h2>Vote for The Story Behind for the Webby Awards!</h2> <a href= "https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2019/podcasts/features/best-series"> CLICK HERE to vote!</a> <h2>Let's get social!</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Story Behind Discussion Group: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheStoryBehind/">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Group</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Story Behind Facebook Page: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/StoryBehindPod/">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Page</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Story Behind on Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/storybehindpod/">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Instagram</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Story Behind on Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/StoryBehindPod">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Twitter</a></li> </ul> <h2>Support the Show — Become an Executive Producer</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">$1 Patreon Executive Producers — Extra monthly episode and thank you on an upcoming episode of The Story Behind.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">$5 Patreon Executive Producers — Benefits of $1 Executive Producers + Access to the MUSE series as it unfolds.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Click to Support: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/TheStoryBehind">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Patreon</a></li> </ul> <h2>The Story Behind is also a Book!</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Find it on Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/2FkbVU5">https://amzn.to/2FkbVU5</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Kindle Version: <a href= "https://amzn.to/2CAn9Dj">https://amzn.to/2CAn9Dj</a></li> </ul> <h2>Sources</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.nocavitykids.com/blog/the-crazy-and-disgusting-history-of-mouthwash/"> The Crazy (and Disgusting) History of Mouthwash - NoCavityKids.com</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.newspapers.com/clip/507463/listerine_halitosis_ad_8_aug_1921/"> Listerine Halitosis Ad 8 Aug 1921 - Newspapers.com</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.theperfectpantry.com/2009/02/cloves-recipe-chocolate-spice-cookies.html"> Cloves - The Perfect Pantry</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://adage.com/article/classic-ad-review/listerine-halitosis-hallel/310647/"> Classic Ad Review: Listerine And The Halitosis Hallelujah - AdAge.com</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.listerine.com/about">History of LISTERINE®: From Surgery Antiseptic to Modern Mouthwash - Listerine</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://mentalfloss.com/article/76994/6-practical-ways-romans-used-human-urine-and-feces-daily-life"> 6 Practical Ways Romans Used Human Urine and Feces in Daily Life - Mental Floss</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.news24.com/xArchive/Archive/Whats-in-the-turtles-blood-20000904"> What's in the turtle's blood? - News24</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://blog.mixerdirect.com/how-mouthwash-is-made">How Mouthwash Is Made - MixerDirect.com</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://explorable.com/discovery-of-bacteria">Discovery Of Bacteria - Explorable</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.smilecolumbia.com/blog/bad-breath-wasnt-invented-listerine/"> Bad Breath Wasn’t Invented by Listerine - Smile Columbia Dentistry</a></li> </ul>

One of the most fascinating things about today’s episode is not just the creation of this everyday object, but the marketing tactic of presenting a problem that many people weren’t concerned with until the solution was advertised. You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Mouthwash. Vote for The Story Behind for the Webby Awards! CLICK HERE to vote! Let's get social! The Story Behind Discussion Group: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Group The Story Behind Facebook Page: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Page The Story Behind on Instagram: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Instagram The Story Behind on Twitter: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Twitter Support the Show — Become an Executive Producer $1 Patreon Executive Producers — Extra monthly episode and thank you on an upcoming episode of The Story Behind. $5 Patreon Executive Producers — Benefits of $1 Executive Producers + Access to the MUSE series as it unfolds. Click to Support: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Patreon The Story Behind is also a Book! Find it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2FkbVU5 Kindle Version: https://amzn.to/2CAn9Dj Sources The Crazy (and Disgusting) History of Mouthwash - NoCavityKids.com Listerine Halitosis Ad 8 Aug 1921 - Newspapers.com Cloves - The Perfect Pantry Classic Ad Review: Listerine And The Halitosis Hallelujah - AdAge.com History of LISTERINE®: From Surgery Antiseptic to Modern Mouthwash - Listerine 6 Practical Ways Romans Used Human Urine and Feces in Daily Life - Mental Floss What's in the turtle's blood? - News24 How Mouthwash Is Made - MixerDirect.com Discovery Of Bacteria - Explorable Bad Breath Wasn’t Invented by Listerine - Smile Columbia Dentistry 

Mouthwash

Happy April Fool’s Day. This year, I was part of a number of other podcasts that wanted to do some cross-promotion, so if you’re looking for The Story Behind April Fool’s Day, I invite you to check out the Forgotten News Podcast. I should put a disclaimer on this episode that it may not be suitable for younger or sensitive audiences since procreation and the anatomical names for body parts are mentioned. And remember, take everything you read and hear today with a grain of salt. Enjoy this episode of the Forgotten News Podcast, and if you like it, be sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode. And if you’re listening to this as a Forgotten News Podcast listener, thanks for coming over and checking out The Story Behind! Jim and Kit did a great job talking about The Story Behind this particular piece of Forgotten News Podcast and I invite you to subscribe while you’re over here. Without further ado, I’m your host Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Son of a Gun. Visit the Forgotten News Podcast <a href= "https://forgottennewspodcast.podbean.com/">website</a> or listen over on <a href= "https://player.fm/series/forgotten-news-podcast">PlayerFM</a> or <a href= "http://podbay.fm/show/1260175711">Podbay</a>. <ul> <li>Forgotten News Podcast on <a href="https://twitter.com/NewsForgotten">Twitter</a></li> <li>Forgotten News Podcast on <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/ForgottenNewsPodcast/">Facebook</a></li> <li>Also check out Kit's other podcast, <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whispered-true-stories/id1437927544?mt=2"> Whispered True Stories</a></li> </ul> <h2>Guest Voice</h2> <ul> <li>Jeremy Collins - <a href="http://podcastswelistento.libsyn.com/">Podcasts We Listen To</a> and the <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/PodcastsWeListenTo/">Podcasts We Listen to Facebook Group</a></li> <li>Also, check out Jeremy as a guest voice on <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/the-lead-pipe-clue-series-waterways-poisoning-and-mr-green-tsb078"> The Story Behind the Lead Pipe</a>!</li> </ul> <h2>Books Mentioned</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/146963127X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=epodcastprodu-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=146963127X&linkId=522554777c06a9d9204b6e6745b41f76"> Sex and the Civil War by Judith Giesberg</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0811711536/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=epodcastprodu-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0811711536&linkId=b06d0fa3b7e35e09037f3aaa378bb327"> The Story the Soldiers Wouldn’t Tell - Thomas P. Lowry, MD</a></li> </ul> <h2>Music</h2> <ul> <li><a href="musicformakers.com">MusicForMakers.com</a></li> <li>Music by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com – Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href= "http://creativecommons.org/licenses">http://creativecommons.org/licenses</a> / by 3.0</li> </ul>

Happy April Fool’s Day. This year, I was part of a number of other podcasts that wanted to do some cross-promotion, so if you’re looking for The Story Behind April Fool’s Day, I invite you to check out the Forgotten News Podcast. I should put a disclaimer on this episode that it may not be suitable for younger or sensitive audiences since procreation and the anatomical names for body parts are mentioned. And remember, take everything you read and hear today with a grain of salt. Enjoy this episode of the Forgotten News Podcast, and if you like it, be sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode. And if you’re listening to this as a Forgotten News Podcast listener, thanks for coming over and checking out The Story Behind! Jim and Kit did a great job talking about The Story Behind this particular piece of Forgotten News Podcast and I invite you to subscribe while you’re over here. Without further ado, I’m your host Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Son of a Gun. Visit the Forgotten News Podcast website or listen over on PlayerFM or Podbay. Forgotten News Podcast on Twitter Forgotten News Podcast on Facebook Also check out Kit's other podcast, Whispered True Stories Guest Voice Jeremy Collins - Podcasts We Listen To and the Podcasts We Listen to Facebook Group Also, check out Jeremy as a guest voice on The Story Behind the Lead Pipe! Books Mentioned Sex and the Civil War by Judith Giesberg The Story the Soldiers Wouldn’t Tell - Thomas P. Lowry, MD Music MusicForMakers.com Music by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com – Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses / by 3.0 

Son of a Gun - Operation Switcharoo

This special episode is a preview to a new series I am premiering over on <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/TheStoryBehind">Patreon.com/TheStoryBehind</a> for Executive Producers at the $5 per month level called MUSE. The series follows Pattie Boyd. And, if you don’t know her name now, you’ve probably heard a few songs she is said to have inspired, like "Something" by The Beatles, "Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton, and most famously, "Layla" by Eric Clapton when he was part of Derek & the Dominos. Oh, and did I mention that "Layla" was written as a love song for her while she was married to Eric’s best friend, George Harrison? But before we get into the main characters of our story, Pattie & George & Eric & Layla (oh yes, that Helvetica shirt is coming), I wanted to talk first about muses in general. The Greek origin and the word itself. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Muses. <h2>Promo</h2> <a href="http://www.livestreamforthecure.com/">Support Livestream for the Cure</a> <h2>Let's get social!</h2> <ul> <li>The Story Behind Discussion Group: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheStoryBehind/">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Group</a></li> <li>The Story Behind Facebook Page: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/StoryBehindPod/">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Page</a></li> <li>The Story Behind on Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/storybehindpod/">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Instagram</a></li> <li>The Story Behind on Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/StoryBehindPod">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Twitter</a></li> </ul> <h2>Support the Show — Become an Executive Producer</h2> <ul> <li>$1 Patreon Executive Producers — Extra monthly episode and thank you on an upcoming episode of The Story Behind.</li> <li>$5 Patreon Executive Producers — Benefits of $1 Executive Producers + Access to the MUSE series as it unfolds.</li> <li>Click to Support: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/TheStoryBehind">TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Patreon</a></li> </ul> <h2>The Story Behind is also a Book!</h2> <ul> <li>Find it on Amazon: <a href= "https://amzn.to/2FkbVU5">https://amzn.to/2FkbVU5</a></li> <li>Kindle Version: <a href= "https://amzn.to/2CAn9Dj">https://amzn.to/2CAn9Dj</a></li> </ul> <h2>Sources</h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://owlcation.com/humanities/The-Muses-The-Nine-Muses-Goddesses-of-Greek-Mythology"> The Complete Guide - The Nine Muses of Greek Mythology - Owlcation</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.greekmyths-greekmythology.com/nine-muses-in-greek-mythology/"> The Nine Muses Of The Greek Mythology - Greek Myths and Greek Mythology</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.britannica.com/topic/Muse-Greek-mythology"> Muse - Encyclopedia Britannica</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.greekmythology.com/Other_Gods/The_Muses/the_muses.html"> The Muses - Greek Mythology</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://goodlucksymbols.com/nine-muses/">Nine Muses - Good Luck Symbols</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.thoughtco.com/the-greek-muses-119788">Who Were the 9 Greek Muses? - ThoughtCo</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.paleothea.com/SortaSingles/Muses.html">The Muses - Paleothea</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://study.com/academy/lesson/muses-definition-names-greek-mythology.html"> Muses: Definition, Names & Greek Mythology - Study.com</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net/goddesses/gaea/">Gaea - Greek Gods and Goddesses</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hesiod">Hesiod - Encyclopedia Britannica</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://wgno.com/2017/03/28/9-muses-streets-and-how-theyre-really-pronounced/"> The 9 Muses streets and how they’re really pronounced - WGNO</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://messagenetcommresearch.com/myths/bios/muses.html"> Stewart, Michael. "The Muses", Greek Mythology: From the Iliad to the Fall of the Last Tyrant. (November 15, 2005)</a></li> </ul> <h2>Music</h2> Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Reunited" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) "Slow Burn" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.io: "I Feel You" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

This special episode is a preview to a new series I am premiering over on Patreon.com/TheStoryBehind for Executive Producers at the $5 per month level called MUSE. The series follows Pattie Boyd. And, if you don’t know her name now, you’ve probably heard a few songs she is said to have inspired, like "Something" by The Beatles, "Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton, and most famously, "Layla" by Eric Clapton when he was part of Derek & the Dominos. Oh, and did I mention that "Layla" was written as a love song for her while she was married to Eric’s best friend, George Harrison? But before we get into the main characters of our story, Pattie & George & Eric & Layla (oh yes, that Helvetica shirt is coming), I wanted to talk first about muses in general. The Greek origin and the word itself. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Muses. Promo Support Livestream for the Cure Let's get social! The Story Behind Discussion Group: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Group The Story Behind Facebook Page: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Page The Story Behind on Instagram: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Instagram The Story Behind on Twitter: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Twitter Support the Show — Become an Executive Producer $1 Patreon Executive Producers — Extra monthly episode and thank you on an upcoming episode of The Story Behind. $5 Patreon Executive Producers — Benefits of $1 Executive Producers + Access to the MUSE series as it unfolds. Click to Support: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Patreon The Story Behind is also a Book! Find it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2FkbVU5 Kindle Version: https://amzn.to/2CAn9Dj Sources The Complete Guide - The Nine Muses of Greek Mythology - Owlcation The Nine Muses Of The Greek Mythology - Greek Myths and Greek Mythology Muse - Encyclopedia Britannica The Muses - Greek Mythology Nine Muses - Good Luck Symbols Who Were the 9 Greek Muses? - ThoughtCo The Muses - Paleothea Muses: Definition, Names & Greek Mythology - Study.com Gaea - Greek Gods and Goddesses Hesiod - Encyclopedia Britannica The 9 Muses streets and how they’re really pronounced - WGNO Stewart, Michael. "The Muses", Greek Mythology: From the Iliad to the Fall of the Last Tyrant. (November 15, 2005) Music Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Reunited" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) "Slow Burn" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.io: "I Feel You" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  

Muses

One of my favorite holidays just passed. February 15th. Yup, you heard me right. February 15th, not the 14th. Oh, I love Valentine’s Day, but I’m more in love with the discounted candy the day after, including a candy that apparently I’m in the minority when it comes to liking. But this year, they were harder to come by, despite being the most popular Valentine’s Day candy. The history of any modern-day candy, actually, can be attributed to these, as well. You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Conversation Hearts. <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Like the podcast? You’ll LOVE <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/book-updates">The Story Behind Book</a>!</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Check out Emily’s other podcast, <a href= "http://www.hatetoweight.com">Hate to Weight</a>!</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/312989255824599/">Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook!</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Follow The Story Behind: <a href= "https://twitter.com/storybehindpod">Twitter</a> | <a href= "http://facebook.com/storybehindpod">Facebook</a> | <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/storybehindpod/">Instagram</a> | <a href= "https://www.pinterest.com/thestorybehindpod/pins/">Pinterest</a> | <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/">Website</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/executive-producers">Executive Producers</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/thestorybehind">Click here to become an Executive Producer and support this podcast on Patreon.</a></li> </ul> Media: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "musicformakers.com">Music for Makers</a></li> </ul> Sources: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://mentalfloss.com/article/61510/history-conversation-heart"> The Origin of the Conversation Heart - Mental Floss</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.nationalgeographic.com/people-and-culture/food/the-plate/2016/02/13/chalk-full-of-love-the-evolution-of-conversation-hearts/"> Chalk Full of Love: The Evolution of Conversation Hearts - National Geographic</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-history-of-sweetheart-candies-157116/"> The History of Sweetheart Candies - Smithsonian</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.rd.com/food/fun/over-10-years-of-candy-hearts-sayings-valentines-day/"> 10+ Years of Conversation Hearts - Reader’s Digest</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/pharmacist-who-launched-americas-modern-candy-industry-180971354/"> The Pharmacist Who Launched America’s Modern Candy Industry - Smithsonian</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://pdfpiw.uspto.gov/.piw?Docid=7718&idkey=NONE&homeurl=http%3A%252F%252Fpatft.uspto.gov%252Fnetahtml%252FPTO%252Fpatimg.htm"> O.R. Chase Sugar Machine - United States Patent and Trademark Office</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://pdfpiw.uspto.gov/.piw?PageNum=0&docid=00017262&IDKey=38A18279D64A%0D%0A&HomeUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fpatft.uspto.gov%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fpatimg.htm"> O.R. & S.E. Chase Lozenge Machine - United States Patent and Trademark Office</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/23/americas-favorite-valentines-day-candy-is-unavailable-this-year.html"> America's favorite Valentine's Day candy is unavailable this year - CNBC</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/sweethearts-candies-wont-be-available-valentines-day-180971340/"> Sweethearts Candies Won’t Be Available This Valentine’s Day - Smithsonian</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123692147"> A-Twitter Over Updated Sweethearts Candy - NPR</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://archive.boston.com/business/articles/2011/10/25/necco_goes_back_to_original_wafer_recipe/?page=1"> In with the old, out with the new - Boston.com</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.spanglercandy.com/our-brands/sweethearts">Sweathearts Candies - Sprangler Candy</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.countryliving.com/entertaining/advice/a288/necco-sweethearts-candy/"> 10 Things You Didn't Know About Candy Conversation Hearts - Country Living</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.infoplease.com/spelling-love-candy-hearts"> Spelling Love with Candy Hearts: The History of Conversation Heart Phrases - InfoPlease</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://www.avictorian.com/wedding_lore.html">Wedding Day Lore - AVictorian.com</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://amzn.to/2Egwod4">Sweet Tooth: The Bittersweet History of Candy by Kate Hopkins</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.wbur.org/news/2012/02/14/origin-valentines"> 'The Mother Of The Valentine' - WBUR</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.allthingsheartandhome.com/conversation-heartsnecco-or-brachs/"> Conversation Hearts…necco Or Brach’s? - All Things Heart & Home</a></li> </ul>

One of my favorite holidays just passed. February 15th. Yup, you heard me right. February 15th, not the 14th. Oh, I love Valentine’s Day, but I’m more in love with the discounted candy the day after, including a candy that apparently I’m in the minority when it comes to liking. But this year, they were harder to come by, despite being the most popular Valentine’s Day candy. The history of any modern-day candy, actually, can be attributed to these, as well. You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Conversation Hearts. Like the podcast? You’ll LOVE The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily’s other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers Click here to become an Executive Producer and support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Sources: The Origin of the Conversation Heart - Mental Floss Chalk Full of Love: The Evolution of Conversation Hearts - National Geographic The History of Sweetheart Candies - Smithsonian 10+ Years of Conversation Hearts - Reader’s Digest The Pharmacist Who Launched America’s Modern Candy Industry - Smithsonian O.R. Chase Sugar Machine - United States Patent and Trademark Office O.R. & S.E. Chase Lozenge Machine - United States Patent and Trademark Office America's favorite Valentine's Day candy is unavailable this year - CNBC Sweethearts Candies Won’t Be Available This Valentine’s Day - Smithsonian A-Twitter Over Updated Sweethearts Candy - NPR In with the old, out with the new - Boston.com Sweathearts Candies - Sprangler Candy 10 Things You Didn't Know About Candy Conversation Hearts - Country Living Spelling Love with Candy Hearts: The History of Conversation Heart Phrases - InfoPlease Wedding Day Lore - AVictorian.com Sweet Tooth: The Bittersweet History of Candy by Kate Hopkins 'The Mother Of The Valentine' - WBUR Conversation Hearts…necco Or Brach’s? - All Things Heart & Home 

Conversation Hearts

One of my favorite things to learn about when researching episodes is how people marketed inventions that had never been on the market before. In <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/post-its-persistence-productivity-and-romy-michele-tsb103">The Story Behind Post-its</a>, we talked about how 3M’s style of marketing was to show what the product could do, rather than just showing the product. In <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/dr-pepper-forrest-gump-february-tsb034">The Story Behind Dr Pepper</a>, John W. Davis made it a point to tell six people every day his version of the beverage’s origin story. And, probably in the running for most audacious marketing of an invention covered by The Story Behind is today’s topic, when its inventors rented a kangaroo to help demonstrate the fun jumping capabilities of the product. You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind the Trampoline. <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Like the podcast? You’ll LOVE <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/book-updates">The Story Behind Book</a>!</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Check out Emily’s other podcast, <a href= "http://www.hatetoweight.com">Hate to Weight</a>!</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/312989255824599/">Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook!</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Follow The Story Behind: <a href= "https://twitter.com/storybehindpod">Twitter</a> | <a href= "http://facebook.com/storybehindpod">Facebook</a> | <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/storybehindpod/">Instagram</a> | <a href= "https://www.pinterest.com/thestorybehindpod/pins/">Pinterest</a> | <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/">Website</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/executive-producers">Executive Producers</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/thestorybehind">Click here to become an Executive Producer and support this podcast on Patreon.</a></li> </ul> Media: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "musicformakers.com">Music for Makers</a></li> </ul> Sources: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/30/magazine/who-made-that-trampoline.html"> Who Made That Trampoline? - The New York Times</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/george-nissen-inventor-of-the-trampoline-1962316.html"> George Nissen: Inventor of the trampoline - The Independent</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-22/a-history-of-the-trampoline/10442856"> The up-and-down history of the trampoline - ABC News</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://trampolinereviewguide.com/trampoline-facts/">21 Fascinating Facts About Trampolines – Exercise, Education, and More! - Trampoline Review Guide</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.trampolinegurus.com/trampoline-history/">The History of Trampolines - Trampoline Gurus</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.olympic.org/trampoline-equipment-and-history"> Trampoline Equipment and History - Olympic.org</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.livestrong.com/article/189882-the-difference-between-a-rebounder-trampoline/"> The Difference Between a Rebounder & Trampoline - Livestrong.com</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.rebounderz.com/apopka/trampoline-parks-apopka/trampolines-a-history/"> Trampolines: A History - Rebounderz.com</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.trampolinejudge.com/history-of-trampolines-need-know/"> The History of Trampolines: All You Need to Know - TrampolineJudge.com</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/AAP-Advises-Against-Recreational-Trampoline-Use.aspx"> AAP Advises Against Recreational Trampoline Use - American Academy of Pediatrics</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/08/01/487940627/as-trampoline-parks-jump-in-popularity-so-do-injuries"> As Trampoline Parks Jump In Popularity, So Do Injuries - NPR</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/trampoline-parks-tied-to-jump-in-emergency-room-visits/"> Trampoline Parks Tied to Jump in Emergency Room Visits - Scientific American</a></li> </ul> Referenced: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/post-its-persistence-productivity-and-romy-michele-tsb103"> The Story Behind Post-its</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/dr-pepper-forrest-gump-february-tsb034"> The Story Behind Dr Pepper</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/pantyhose">The Story Behind Pantyhose</a></li> </ul>

One of my favorite things to learn about when researching episodes is how people marketed inventions that had never been on the market before. In The Story Behind Post-its, we talked about how 3M’s style of marketing was to show what the product could do, rather than just showing the product. In The Story Behind Dr Pepper, John W. Davis made it a point to tell six people every day his version of the beverage’s origin story. And, probably in the running for most audacious marketing of an invention covered by The Story Behind is today’s topic, when its inventors rented a kangaroo to help demonstrate the fun jumping capabilities of the product. You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind the Trampoline. Like the podcast? You’ll LOVE The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily’s other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers Click here to become an Executive Producer and support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Sources: Who Made That Trampoline? - The New York Times George Nissen: Inventor of the trampoline - The Independent The up-and-down history of the trampoline - ABC News 21 Fascinating Facts About Trampolines – Exercise, Education, and More! - Trampoline Review Guide The History of Trampolines - Trampoline Gurus Trampoline Equipment and History - Olympic.org The Difference Between a Rebounder & Trampoline - Livestrong.com Trampolines: A History - Rebounderz.com The History of Trampolines: All You Need to Know - TrampolineJudge.com AAP Advises Against Recreational Trampoline Use - American Academy of Pediatrics As Trampoline Parks Jump In Popularity, So Do Injuries - NPR Trampoline Parks Tied to Jump in Emergency Room Visits - Scientific American Referenced: The Story Behind Post-its The Story Behind Dr Pepper The Story Behind Pantyhose 

The Trampoline

Okay, campers, rise and shine and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cold out there today! No, you’re not stuck in a loop, unless you’ve already listened to this episode before. But today’s episode is all about a seemingly silly holiday that has a fascinating history behind it and a 1993 movie that probably helped it become most likely permanently attached to Bill Murray. You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Groundhog Day. <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Find out more about <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/book-updates">The Story Behind Book</a>!</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Check out Emily’s other podcast, <a href= "http://www.hatetoweight.com">Hate to Weight</a>!</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/312989255824599/">Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook!</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Follow The Story Behind: <a href= "https://twitter.com/storybehindpod">Twitter</a> | <a href= "http://facebook.com/storybehindpod">Facebook</a> | <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/storybehindpod/">Instagram</a> | <a href= "https://www.pinterest.com/thestorybehindpod/pins/">Pinterest</a> | <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/">Website</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/executive-producers">Executive Producers</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/thestorybehind">Click here to become an Executive Producer and support this podcast on Patreon.</a></li> </ul> Media: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "../item_id/musicformakers.com">Music for Makers</a></li> </ul> Sources: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-groundhog-day"> First Groundhog Day - History.com</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.npr.org/2019/02/02/690926238/groundhog-day-2019-punxsutawney-phil-predicts-an-early-spring"> Groundhog Day 2019: Punxsutawney Phil Predicts An Early Spring - NPR</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.farmersalmanac.com/groundhog-day-history-folklore-23718"> Why A Groundhog? Groundhog Day History & Folklore - Farmers’ Almanac</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://nypost.com/2019/01/31/groundhog-day-facts-the-history-of-punxsutawney-phil/"> Groundhog Day 2019 facts: The history of Punxsutawney Phil - New York Post</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://time.com/4650202/groundhog-day-history-2/">Here's How Groundhog Day Got Started - Time</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://www.groundhog.org/legend-and-lore">Legend & Lore - Groundhog.org</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/01/groundhog-day-a-history-a_n_441000.html"> Groundhog Day: A History, And 5 Facts You Didn’t Know - Huffington Post</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/hedgehog-day/">2nd February, 2019 was… Hedgehog Day - DaysoftheYear.com</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.history.com/news/groundhog-day-history-and-facts"> Groundhog Day: History and Facts - History.com</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/02/groundhog-day-vr-game-sequel/"> The sequel to the Bill Murray movie 'Groundhog Day' is a VR game - Engadget.com</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://www.groundhogdayvr.com/">Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son - groundhogvr.com</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.thewrap.com/groundhog-day-bill-murray-accidental-classic/"> ‘Groundhog Day': How Bill Murray Rom-Com Became an Accidental Classic - The Wrap</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2013/03/reliving-groundhog-day/309223/"> Reliving Groundhog Day - The Atlantic</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://whatculture.com/film/just-how-many-days-does-bill-murray-really-spend-stuck-reliving-groundhog-day"> Just How Many Days Does Bill Murray REALLY Spend Stuck Reliving Groundhog Day? - WhatCulture.com</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.ifc.com/2011/02/the-precise-number-of-groundho"> The Precise Number of Groundhog Days in “Groundhog Day” - IFC.com</a></li> </ul> Referenced: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://www.blazingcariboustudios.com/groundhogs/">Varmints! Groundhogs episode</a></li> </ul>

Okay, campers, rise and shine and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cold out there today! No, you’re not stuck in a loop, unless you’ve already listened to this episode before. But today’s episode is all about a seemingly silly holiday that has a fascinating history behind it and a 1993 movie that probably helped it become most likely permanently attached to Bill Murray. You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Groundhog Day. Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily’s other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers Click here to become an Executive Producer and support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Sources: First Groundhog Day - History.com Groundhog Day 2019: Punxsutawney Phil Predicts An Early Spring - NPR Why A Groundhog? Groundhog Day History & Folklore - Farmers’ Almanac Groundhog Day 2019 facts: The history of Punxsutawney Phil - New York Post Here's How Groundhog Day Got Started - Time Legend & Lore - Groundhog.org Groundhog Day: A History, And 5 Facts You Didn’t Know - Huffington Post 2nd February, 2019 was… Hedgehog Day - DaysoftheYear.com Groundhog Day: History and Facts - History.com The sequel to the Bill Murray movie 'Groundhog Day' is a VR game - Engadget.com Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son - groundhogvr.com ‘Groundhog Day': How Bill Murray Rom-Com Became an Accidental Classic - The Wrap Reliving Groundhog Day - The Atlantic Just How Many Days Does Bill Murray REALLY Spend Stuck Reliving Groundhog Day? - WhatCulture.com The Precise Number of Groundhog Days in “Groundhog Day” - IFC.com Referenced: Varmints! Groundhogs episode 

Groundhog Day

Even though the topic of today’s episode isn’t necessarily exercise-related, it would be safe to say it gave me a bit of a workout this past week. Imagine paying $12 for something, then you find yourself struggling to put it on, only to have it rip. Now, because I didn’t have time to go to the store for another pair, I put some clear nail polish on the rip and hoped they would hold out for the next few hours until I could take them off and throw them away. Women, you probably know what I’m referring to. Men, don’t worry, there’s a version for you that’s available that, after a Google image search, is now painfully seared into my mind. You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Pantyhose. (By the way, the men’s version is lovingly referred to as “mantyhose.”) <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Get your very own copy of <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/book-updates">The Story Behind Book</a>!</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Check out Emily’s other podcast about her weight-loss journey, <a href="http://www.hatetoweight.com">Hate to Weight</a>!</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/312989255824599/">Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook</a> to talk more about the show and submit your own trivia!</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Follow The Story Behind: <a href= "https://twitter.com/storybehindpod">Twitter</a> | <a href= "http://facebook.com/storybehindpod">Facebook</a> | <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/storybehindpod/">Instagram</a> | <a href= "https://www.pinterest.com/thestorybehindpod/pins/">Pinterest</a> | <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/">Website</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/executive-producers">Executive Producers</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/thestorybehind">Click here to become an Executive Producer and support this podcast on Patreon.</a></li> </ul> Media: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "../item_id/musicformakers.com">Music for Makers</a></li> </ul> Sources: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/50-years-of-pantyhose-33062523/"> 50 Years of Pantyhose - Smithsonian</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.thoughtco.com/who-invented-pantyhose-1992356"> Who Invented Pantyhose? - ThoughtCo</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.racked.com/2015/11/13/9716700/pantyhose-leggs-nylon-stockings"> Before Pantyhose Were a Curse, They Were a Revelation - Racked</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://theinventors.org/library/inventors/blpantyhose.htm"> The History of Pantyhose - TheInventors.org</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://boingboing.net/2009/07/10/history-of-pantyhose.html"> History of Pantyhose - Boing Boing</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2010/10/celebrity-invention-catwomans-booty-accentuating-pantyhose/65372/"> Celebrity Invention: Catwoman's Booty-Accentuating Pantyhose - The Atlantic</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.grandhaventribune.com/Local/2018/11/01/Pantyhose-mystery"> Pantyhose mystery on Lakeshore - Grand Haven Tribune</a></li> </ul> Referenced: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/the-toothbrush-the-nacirema-weird-habit-that-took-a-while-to-catch-on-tsb093"> The Story Behind the Toothbrush</a></li> </ul>

Even though the topic of today’s episode isn’t necessarily exercise-related, it would be safe to say it gave me a bit of a workout this past week. Imagine paying $12 for something, then you find yourself struggling to put it on, only to have it rip. Now, because I didn’t have time to go to the store for another pair, I put some clear nail polish on the rip and hoped they would hold out for the next few hours until I could take them off and throw them away. Women, you probably know what I’m referring to. Men, don’t worry, there’s a version for you that’s available that, after a Google image search, is now painfully seared into my mind. You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Pantyhose. (By the way, the men’s version is lovingly referred to as “mantyhose.”) Get your very own copy of The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily’s other podcast about her weight-loss journey, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook to talk more about the show and submit your own trivia! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers Click here to become an Executive Producer and support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Sources: 50 Years of Pantyhose - Smithsonian Who Invented Pantyhose? - ThoughtCo Before Pantyhose Were a Curse, They Were a Revelation - Racked The History of Pantyhose - TheInventors.org History of Pantyhose - Boing Boing Celebrity Invention: Catwoman's Booty-Accentuating Pantyhose - The Atlantic Pantyhose mystery on Lakeshore - Grand Haven Tribune Referenced: The Story Behind the Toothbrush 

Pantyhose

Remember the Left Shark from the Super Bowl a few years ago? He was supposed to be just a guy in a shark costume dancing next to Katy Perry during the halftime show. But because he decided to do his own thing, he became the center of attention. Every so often, another Left Shark will come along in the background of an event only to steal the show. The most recent of these was the Fiji Water girl during the Golden Globes red carpet, who has been given the title 2019’s first meme after appearing to have photobombed many shots of the celebrities on the red carpet. Her real name is Kelleth Cuthbert, a Canadian model and influencer. That brings us to today’s topic. As you’ll find out, this everyday object is less about necessity but more about clever marketing, even before Cuthbert generated $12 million worth of brand exposure the past week. You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Bottled Water. *Note: A previous version of this podcast episode mentioned "Sarasota Springs," instead of Saratoga Springs. Thank you to John for calling this to my attention. <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Find out more about <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/book-updates">The Story Behind Book</a>!</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Check out Emily’s other podcast, <a href= "http://www.hatetoweight.com">Hate to Weight</a>!</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/312989255824599/">Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook!</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Follow The Story Behind: <a href= "https://twitter.com/storybehindpod">Twitter</a> | <a href= "http://facebook.com/storybehindpod">Facebook</a> | <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/storybehindpod/">Instagram</a> | <a href= "https://www.pinterest.com/thestorybehindpod/pins/">Pinterest</a> | <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/">Website</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/executive-producers">Executive Producers</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/thestorybehind">Click here to become an Executive Producer and support this podcast on Patreon.</a></li> </ul> Media: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "musicformakers.com">Music for Makers</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qHv4yh4R9c">Perrier Orson Welles 1979 - YouTube</a></li> </ul> Sources: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/a25830079/fiji-water-girl-identity-kelleth-cuthbert/"> The Fiji Water Girl's Identity Has Been Revealed And She Was An Influencer Before She Was A Meme - ELLE</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.thekitchn.com/a-brief-history-of-bottled-water-228642"> A Brief History of Bottled Water - Kitchn</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.seriouseats.com/2017/07/how-bottled-water-became-americas-most-popular-beverage.html"> How Bottled Water Became America's Most Popular Beverage - Serious Eats</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.efbw.org/">History of Bottled Water - European Federation of Bottled Water</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2013/mar/15/john-snow-cholera-map"> John Snow's data journalism: the cholera map that changed the world - The Guardian</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2010/apr/09/suckers-bottled-water"> Suckers for bottled water - The Guardian</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92222327"> Why Americans Are Obsessed With Bottled Water - NPR</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2009/04/29/2555698.htm"> PET bottles potential health hazard - ABC Science</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2009/08/fiji-spin-bottle/"> Fiji Water: Spin the Bottle - Mother Jones</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://sinkingislands.com/2014/09/22/the-story-of-fiji-water-a-green-and-fair-product/"> The story of FIJI Water – A green and fair product? - SinkingIslands.com</a></li> </ul>

Remember the Left Shark from the Super Bowl a few years ago? He was supposed to be just a guy in a shark costume dancing next to Katy Perry during the halftime show. But because he decided to do his own thing, he became the center of attention. Every so often, another Left Shark will come along in the background of an event only to steal the show. The most recent of these was the Fiji Water girl during the Golden Globes red carpet, who has been given the title 2019’s first meme after appearing to have photobombed many shots of the celebrities on the red carpet. Her real name is Kelleth Cuthbert, a Canadian model and influencer. That brings us to today’s topic. As you’ll find out, this everyday object is less about necessity but more about clever marketing, even before Cuthbert generated $12 million worth of brand exposure the past week. You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Bottled Water. *Note: A previous version of this podcast episode mentioned "Sarasota Springs," instead of Saratoga Springs. Thank you to John for calling this to my attention. Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily’s other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers Click here to become an Executive Producer and support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Perrier Orson Welles 1979 - YouTube Sources: The Fiji Water Girl's Identity Has Been Revealed And She Was An Influencer Before She Was A Meme - ELLE A Brief History of Bottled Water - Kitchn How Bottled Water Became America's Most Popular Beverage - Serious Eats History of Bottled Water - European Federation of Bottled Water John Snow's data journalism: the cholera map that changed the world - The Guardian Suckers for bottled water - The Guardian Why Americans Are Obsessed With Bottled Water - NPR PET bottles potential health hazard - ABC Science Fiji Water: Spin the Bottle - Mother Jones The story of FIJI Water – A green and fair product? - SinkingIslands.com 

Bottled Water

One of my favorite compliments I get about The Story Behind book is that people love reading it in the bathroom. At first, people seem embarrassed to tell me this, but in the introductory chapter of the book, I put a PS at the end that says, “I won’t be offended if you read it in the bathroom.. So, in case you want to bring the book into the bathroom or you just want something to think about for those awkward moments you find yourself in a stall without any reading material, this episode is for you. You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Toilet Paper. The role of Johnny Carson was played by Chris Nesi from <a href= "https://chrisnesi.com/">House of EdTech</a>. <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Find out more about <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/book-updates">The Story Behind Book</a>!</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Check out Emily’s other podcast, <a href= "http://www.hatetoweight.com">Hate to Weight</a>!</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/312989255824599/">Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook!</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Follow The Story Behind: <a href= "https://twitter.com/storybehindpod">Twitter</a> | <a href= "http://facebook.com/storybehindpod">Facebook</a> | <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/storybehindpod/">Instagram</a> | <a href= "https://www.pinterest.com/thestorybehindpod/pins/">Pinterest</a> | <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/">Website</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/executive-producers">Executive Producers</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/thestorybehind">Click here to become an Executive Producer and support this podcast on Patreon.</a></li> </ul> Media: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "musicformakers.com">Music for Makers</a></li> </ul> Sources: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/31/AR2009053102217.html"> EVER WONDERED about the history of toilet paper? - Washington Post</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://mentalfloss.com/article/23210/toilet-paper-history-how-america-convinced-world-wipe"> Toilet Paper History: How America Convinced the World to Wipe - Mental Floss</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.boxed.com/blog/history-of-toilet-paper">The History of Toilet Paper, Explained - Boxed</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://mentalfloss.com/article/48950/what-did-people-use-toilet-paper"> What Did People Use Before Toilet Paper? - Mental Floss</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/toilet-rumor/">Did ohnny Carson cause a toilet paper shortage in 1973 after making a joke on The Tonight Show? - Snopes</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://www.toiletpaperhistory.net/">History Of Toilet Paper - ToiletPaperHistory.net</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.angelsoft.com/about/history-of-toilet-paper"> The History of Toilet Paper - AngelSoft.com</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.charmin.com/en-us/about-us/history-of-toilet-paper"> History of Toilet Paper - Charmin.com</a></li> </ul> Referenced: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-sears-history-racism-jim-crow-20181016-story.html"> How Sears Mail-Order Catalogs Undermined Jim Crow Racism - Chicago Tribune</a></li> </ul>

One of my favorite compliments I get about The Story Behind book is that people love reading it in the bathroom. At first, people seem embarrassed to tell me this, but in the introductory chapter of the book, I put a PS at the end that says, “I won’t be offended if you read it in the bathroom.. So, in case you want to bring the book into the bathroom or you just want something to think about for those awkward moments you find yourself in a stall without any reading material, this episode is for you. You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Toilet Paper. The role of Johnny Carson was played by Chris Nesi from House of EdTech. Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily’s other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers Click here to become an Executive Producer and support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Sources: EVER WONDERED about the history of toilet paper? - Washington Post Toilet Paper History: How America Convinced the World to Wipe - Mental Floss The History of Toilet Paper, Explained - Boxed What Did People Use Before Toilet Paper? - Mental Floss Did ohnny Carson cause a toilet paper shortage in 1973 after making a joke on The Tonight Show? - Snopes History Of Toilet Paper - ToiletPaperHistory.net The History of Toilet Paper - AngelSoft.com History of Toilet Paper - Charmin.com Referenced: How Sears Mail-Order Catalogs Undermined Jim Crow Racism - Chicago Tribune 

Toilet Paper

Hey there! Hope everyone is enjoying this weird week between Christmas and New Years! When I released the last episode, The Story Behind Christmas Traditions, Part 2, I had some questions about the first part. I released that one way back in 2016, but since I’ve gotten more listeners since then, I thought it would be fun to re-release it. Even though it’s no longer Christmas, why not enjoy saying goodbye to Christmas 2018 with The Story Behind. Enjoy! There are lots of fun things in store for The Story Behind in 2019, including Patreon-exclusive content for executive producers. You can be an Executive Producer by going to <a href= "Patreon.com/TheStoryBehind">Patreon.com/TheStoryBehind</a>. Usually, I don’t get a chance to talk about Patreon on the show too much. For those who don’t know what it is, it’s a way to support artists and creators you enjoy on a monthly basis for as low as $1 a month. The reason I call those who support The Story Behind executive producers is that the job of an executive producer is to make sure funds are in place for shows to go on. They are also invested in the content, like an executive producer on television or in the movies. Another reason is that Diane from History Goes Bump called her Patreon supporters that, I absolutely loved it and made sure to get her permission before using it. Executive Producers get to look at the scripts for episodes ahead of time. And starting in 2019. Executive Producers will be getting bonus episodes with no “quick messages” - just full content. There will be a theme for this year and the monthly bonus episodes will be The Stories Behind each month. So, releasing in January will be The Story Behind January, including the history of the name, as well as information about birthstones, birth flowers, notable dates and birthdays, and a whole lot more. So if you’re looking for more episodes of The Story Behind, be sure to check out <a href= "Patreon.com/TheStoryBehind">Patreon.com/TheStoryBehind</a>. In addition, Executive Producers of $5 or more will be getting exclusive access to a new project I’m working on called Muse. It’s still in the very beginning phases so there isn’t much there, but I’m seeing this as a breakout podcast from The Story Behind. It will be a long-form series based on one specific topic. I’m aiming to put out the first episode in March, but for now, I am enjoying the research process. You’ll hear more about that project in future episodes of The Story Behind. I also wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has purchased The Story Behind book and all the lovely pictures of people I’ve seen opening them for Christmas! You all made 2018 amazing for this podcast, and I thank you so much for all your generosity and support. And, as always, thanks for listening. Referenced: <ul> <li><a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/christmas-traditions-santa-reindeer-christmas-lights-candy-canes-a-christmas-story-tsb019"> The Story Behind Christmas Traditions (Part 1)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ehappodcast.com/">Everyone Has a Podcast</a></li> </ul>

Hey there! Hope everyone is enjoying this weird week between Christmas and New Years! When I released the last episode, The Story Behind Christmas Traditions, Part 2, I had some questions about the first part. I released that one way back in 2016, but since I’ve gotten more listeners since then, I thought it would be fun to re-release it. Even though it’s no longer Christmas, why not enjoy saying goodbye to Christmas 2018 with The Story Behind. Enjoy! There are lots of fun things in store for The Story Behind in 2019, including Patreon-exclusive content for executive producers. You can be an Executive Producer by going to Patreon.com/TheStoryBehind. Usually, I don’t get a chance to talk about Patreon on the show too much. For those who don’t know what it is, it’s a way to support artists and creators you enjoy on a monthly basis for as low as $1 a month. The reason I call those who support The Story Behind executive producers is that the job of an executive producer is to make sure funds are in place for shows to go on. They are also invested in the content, like an executive producer on television or in the movies. Another reason is that Diane from History Goes Bump called her Patreon supporters that, I absolutely loved it and made sure to get her permission before using it. Executive Producers get to look at the scripts for episodes ahead of time. And starting in 2019. Executive Producers will be getting bonus episodes with no “quick messages” - just full content. There will be a theme for this year and the monthly bonus episodes will be The Stories Behind each month. So, releasing in January will be The Story Behind January, including the history of the name, as well as information about birthstones, birth flowers, notable dates and birthdays, and a whole lot more. So if you’re looking for more episodes of The Story Behind, be sure to check out Patreon.com/TheStoryBehind. In addition, Executive Producers of $5 or more will be getting exclusive access to a new project I’m working on called Muse. It’s still in the very beginning phases so there isn’t much there, but I’m seeing this as a breakout podcast from The Story Behind. It will be a long-form series based on one specific topic. I’m aiming to put out the first episode in March, but for now, I am enjoying the research process. You’ll hear more about that project in future episodes of The Story Behind. I also wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has purchased The Story Behind book and all the lovely pictures of people I’ve seen opening them for Christmas! You all made 2018 amazing for this podcast, and I thank you so much for all your generosity and support. And, as always, thanks for listening. Referenced: The Story Behind Christmas Traditions (Part 1) Everyone Has a Podcast 

Re-Release of The Story Behind Christmas Traditions (Part 1)

As I’m recording this, I have my holiday candle burning, my kids hopped up on Christmas cookie sugar, and I’m struggling to find a way to hide Christmas presents from my husband before being able to wrap them. If you’re listening to this way later, and you haven’t already looked at the title of this episode, get ready for a throwback to what kids and retailers call The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. When I first started this podcast back in 2016, I did an episode like this and I liked it a lot, and it’s a nice way to cap off the year, since I’ll be taking a winter break with the show until the new year. You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Christmas Traditions: Part 2. <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Find out more about <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/book-updates">The Story Behind Book</a>!</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Are you a member of <a href= "http://podcastbrunchclub.com/">The Podcast Brunch Club</a>? I’m coordinating with them for a book giveaway with them, as well!</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Check out Emily’s other podcast, <a href= "http://www.hatetoweight.com">Hate to Weight</a>!</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/312989255824599/">Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook!</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Follow The Story Behind: <a href= "https://twitter.com/storybehindpod">Twitter</a> | <a href= "http://facebook.com/storybehindpod">Facebook</a> | <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/storybehindpod/">Instagram</a> | <a href= "https://www.pinterest.com/thestorybehindpod/pins/">Pinterest</a> | <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/">Website</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind <a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/executive-producers">Executive Producers</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/thestorybehind">Click here to become an Executive Producer and support this podcast on Patreon.</a></li> </ul> Media: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "musicformakers.com">Music for Makers</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://www.freexmasmp3.com/">FreeXMasMP3.com</a></li> </ul> Sources: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://norse-mythology.org/tales/the-death-of-baldur/"> The Death of Baldur - Norse-Mythology.org</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.history.com/news/why-do-we-kiss-under-the-mistletoe"> Why Do We Kiss Under the Mistletoe? - History.com</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.livescience.com/32901-why-we-kiss-under-mistletoe.html"> Pucker Up! Why Do People Kiss Under the Mistletoe? - Live Science</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://www.mistletoe.org.uk/">Mistletoe Traditions - Mistletoe.org.uk</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://mentalfloss.com/article/60595/15-fun-facts-about-fruitcake"> 15 Fun Facts About Fruitcake - Mental Floss</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2/the-feed/the-secret-history-of-fruitcake"> The secret history of fruitcake - CBC</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.nytimes.com/1985/12/01/magazine/food-lasting-legacy-of-fruitcake.html"> FOOD; Lasting Legacy of Fruitcake - The New York Times</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.thedailymeal.com/holidays/why-we-eat-fruitcake-christmas"> Why We Eat Fruitcake on Christmas - The Daily Meal</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.villagevoice.com/2002/11/19/a-short-history-of-fruitcake/"> A Short History of Fruitcake - The Village Voice</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.visitcos.com/events-calendar/annual/fruitcake-toss/"> Fruitcake Toss - Visit Colorado Springs</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-legend-of-the-christmas-stocking-160854441/"> The Legend of the Christmas Stocking - Smithsonian.org</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1883/12/26/106271284.pdf"> The Christmas Stocking - The New York Times</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://christmas.lovetoknow.com/History_of_Christmas_Stockings"> History of Christmas Stockings - Love to Know</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://christmas.lovetoknow.com/Christmas_Stocking">Christmas Stocking - Love to Know</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://christmashq.com/decorations/stockings/">Socks or Shoes? Why We Hang Christmas Stockings - Socks or Shoes? Why We Hang Christmas Stockings</a></li> </ul> Referenced: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/christmas-traditions-santa-reindeer-christmas-lights-candy-canes-a-christmas-story-tsb019"> The Story Behind Christmas Traditions (Part 1)</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://christmaspast.media/">Christmas Past podcast</a></li> </ul>

As I’m recording this, I have my holiday candle burning, my kids hopped up on Christmas cookie sugar, and I’m struggling to find a way to hide Christmas presents from my husband before being able to wrap them. If you’re listening to this way later, and you haven’t already looked at the title of this episode, get ready for a throwback to what kids and retailers call The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. When I first started this podcast back in 2016, I did an episode like this and I liked it a lot, and it’s a nice way to cap off the year, since I’ll be taking a winter break with the show until the new year. You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Christmas Traditions: Part 2. Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Are you a member of The Podcast Brunch Club? I’m coordinating with them for a book giveaway with them, as well! Check out Emily’s other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers Click here to become an Executive Producer and support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers FreeXMasMP3.com Sources: The Death of Baldur - Norse-Mythology.org Why Do We Kiss Under the Mistletoe? - History.com Pucker Up! Why Do People Kiss Under the Mistletoe? - Live Science Mistletoe Traditions - Mistletoe.org.uk 15 Fun Facts About Fruitcake - Mental Floss The secret history of fruitcake - CBC FOOD; Lasting Legacy of Fruitcake - The New York Times Why We Eat Fruitcake on Christmas - The Daily Meal A Short History of Fruitcake - The Village Voice Fruitcake Toss - Visit Colorado Springs The Legend of the Christmas Stocking - Smithsonian.org The Christmas Stocking - The New York Times History of Christmas Stockings - Love to Know Christmas Stocking - Love to Know Socks or Shoes? Why We Hang Christmas Stockings - Socks or Shoes? Why We Hang Christmas Stockings Referenced: The Story Behind Christmas Traditions (Part 1) Christmas Past podcast 

Christmas Traditions (Part 2)

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