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...
Today’s episode is a followup episode on bridges, which is proving to be one of your most favourite topics. This episode takes us on a journey across an incredible feat of engineering: bridge building! But not just any bridge—we’re talking about the longest bridge in the world. Where is it, how long is it, and how did people even build something so massive? Let’s dive in and find out! Be sure to also check out "How Do They Get Lights On Top of Really Tall Bridges?" Since, it was posted in Oc...
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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...
