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What's in a name? Kristen and Karla learn that if you're a month in the calendar, apparently it's nothing. Join us for some ridiculous conversations, good laughs, and learn about Karla's ideal calendar (fun fact: she has an irrational hatred of October).

Get ready for the return of your ever-curious hosts, Kristen and Karla, and our most surprising origin stories and fun facts yet! In this episode we delve into the history of the Michelin star and how it became a coveted symbol in the restaurant world. Kristen dishes out the secrets and Karla tries to digest the most confusing fun fact yet!

Hi guys! We are taking a short break for the summer! We will be back soon to bring you more fun facts... or something! 

This week, Kristen digs up the evidence on the history of forensics! Maybe she can help Karla find a forensic audio expert to help her with technical issues? Only time will tell... or something. 

Technical issues don't stop our hosts from bringing you a flaming hot episode this week! Join us as we fan the flames of an old scientific debate: when did we learn how to make fire? Were our ancestors singing around the campfire millions of years ago? Did we learn how to make fire and never look back? And just how important is cooking to the story? We recommend you listen to this podcast when you are sitting by your campfire... or something.   We thank you in advance for following us on Instagram @podcast.or.something or emailing us at [email protected] 

Hi Guys! Get your travel hats on because this week we are covering the origin story of hotels. So check-in, order some room service, and enjoy!  Follow us on Instagram @podcast.or.something or email us at [email protected]

It is our 40th episode! To celebrate we investigate the origin story of one of our all-time favorite television shows: Dateline NBC! For legal reasons, let's just say that this is an unauthorized patchwork of fun facts about a newsmagazine show and the people who make it so worth watching!  As always, if you like what you hear, please consider following us on Instagram @podcast.or.something or email us at [email protected]

Happy Canada Day, Listeners! Grab a Caesar and some poutine and join us for Part 2 of our episode dedicated to all things Canada! Your hosts reenact iconic commercials and lose their minds over some surprising Canadian inventions... or something! If you like what you hear, please follow us on Instagram @podcast.or.something or email us at [email protected]

O Canada... Let's get an early start on Canada Day celebrations! We have tons of fun facts and a healthy dose of soul-crushing reality in this episode dedicated to all things Canadian history! Stay tuned for Part 2 where we take a look at the lighter side of our home and native land.  Follow us on Instagram @podcast.or.something or email us at [email protected]

Hi guys! If you want to generate high returns with little to no risk, invest with Kristen this week as she explains the art of the Ponzi scheme. Though it is named after Charles Ponzi, would it surprise you to know that he is not the first person to come up with this particular scam? Join us to get all the details.  Follow us on Instagram @podcast.or.something or email us at [email protected]

Brace yourselves! We get to learn about the surprisingly specific origin of the picture frame! Ancient borders, gothic drama, and the richest dude in Florence - this origin story has it all... or something.  Rate, review, and subscribe if you would like to support two creatives who love exploring the origin stories of our world. Find the show on Instagram @podcast.or.something or write to us at [email protected]

Welcome back, friends! This week, you get a brimful of Kristen as she regales us with the origin story of birthdays! The topic is no coincidence as it coincides with her very own birthday! So put on your party hats, grab some cake, and get ready to sing "Good Morning to All"... or something!  Follow us on Instagram @podcast.or.something or write to us at [email protected]

Get ready for summer by learning all about sunscreen! Ancient tar, skin cancer, army men, a mountain man, chemists, iconic marketing - the story of sun protection is interesting... or something. Follow us on Instagram @podcast.or.something or send us an email at [email protected]

This week Kristen explores the origin of women's clothing sizes.  Have you ever felt that sizes are different depending on where you shop?  And wondered when size zero started becoming a thing?  Listen now and you'll find some answers to the crazy, inaccurate world of women's clothing sizes... or something. Follow us on Instagram @podcast.or.something or write to us at [email protected]

In this week's episode Karla gives us a double origin story when she covers the origin of Gene Roddenberry and Star Trek! If you thought Star Trek was just for sci-fi nerds, think again. Do you like it when people stand up against racism? Or buck against the backwards societal norms of the time? Then you'll like learning about how and why Gene Roddenberry created Star Trek.  Follow us on Instagram @podcast.or.something or send us an email at [email protected]