Why do humans press palms with strangers? That deceptively simple question leads us down a fascinating historical path stretching back thousands of years. What began as an ancient safety measure—extending empty hands to prove you weren't concealing weapons—has evolved into one of humanity's most universal gestures of trust and connection. What's Your Wonder? Is there something you’ve been wondering about that you think would make a great episode of I Wonder? We’d love to hear from you! Submit...
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Why do humans press palms with strangers? That deceptively simple question leads us down a fascinating historical path stretching back thousands of years. What began as an ancient safety measure—extending empty hands to prove you weren't concealing weapons—has evolved into one of humanity's most universal gestures of trust and connection. What's Your Wonder? Is there something you’ve been wondering about that you think would make a great episode of I Wonder? We’d love to hear from you! Submit...
Ever wondered who invented the very first car and how automobiles came to be? Join us as we travel back in time to meet the early inventors, discover what the first cars were like, and see how they changed the world forever. From Carl Benz’s three-wheeled motor wagon to Henry Ford’s game-changing Model T, we’ll explore the bumpy, noisy beginnings of automobiles, why we still measure power in horsepower, and even how fast the first speeding ticket was for. Buckle up—it’s going to be a fu...
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Why do humans press palms with strangers? That deceptively simple question leads us down a fascinating historical path stretching back thousands of years. What began as an ancient safety measure—extending empty hands to prove you weren't concealing weapons—has evolved into one of humanity's most universal gestures of trust and connection. What's Your Wonder? Is there something you’ve been wondering about that you think would make a great episode of I Wonder? We’d love to hear from you! Submit...