Products Named After Places: Cheddar, Tuxedos and Chicken, Alaska
Watch the full episode: Products That Come From the Map Is cheddar a place? It is: a village in England. In this episode of The Absurdists, Marlo Anderson switches topics at the 11th hour and quizzes Mary Murphy on products that come from the map, starting with cheese: cheddar, plus Colby, one of the few […]
Absurd Origins: The Stories Behind Everyday Sayings
Watch the full episode: Welcome back! After a holiday hiatus, Marlo and Mary dive into the bizarre, funny, and often dark origins of common expressions we use every day. From “raining cats and dogs” to “kick the bucket,” this episode explores the fascinating history behind these sayings and how they’ve evolved over time. […]