Hello everyone and welcome back to Wait, What! Why? The podcast that ponders the origins behind the things we do. Thank you for taking the time to join us today as we discuss the origins of America's favorite summer treat, S’mores!

Today we look at the origins behind the three ingredients of S'mores, marshmallow, chocolate, and Graham crackers. Did you know there is actually a Mallow Plant? Did you know that Milton Hershey almost didn't live long enough to make the famous chocolate bar that we all love? Find out the shocking history behind the delicious graham cracker and more on this week's episode, "Turning Frowns Upside Down."

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Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 21, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind the white wedding dress and some wedding superstitions.

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Wedding Dress

A Brief History of the White Wedding Dress

13 Wedding Superstitions Explained

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Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 20, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind wedding traditions.

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Sources for this episode:
The Origin of Wedding Rings: Ancient Traditions or Marketing Invention

The Origins of Wedding Rings and why They’re Worn on the Left Hand

A Brief History of the White Wedding Dress

The History of Wedding Cake: It's Origins and Symbolism 

7 Wedding Cake Traditions and Their Meanings

12 Weird Wedding Cake Facts

Origins of Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue for Brides

21 Surprising Historical Duties of the Wedding

The History of Wedding Parties

Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 19, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind birthday traditions.

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Sources for this episode:
This day in history for May 23 1974

The Strange Origins of Birthday Celebrations

How Did the Traditions of Birthdays Begin?

Birthdays

This is Why You Get to Celebrate Your Birthday Every Year

Here’s Why You Celebrate Your Birthday with Cake and Candles

Why Do We Blow Out Birthday Candles on Cakes?

Birthday Cake 

The Science and History Behind Your Happy Birthday

Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 18, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind Cinco de Mayo.

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Sources for this episode:

Do You Know the Real Origins of Cinco De Mayo?

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo

The Facts and History of Cinco de Mayo

5 Facts About Cinco de Mayo's History and Meaning

How Cinco de Mayo Helped Prevent a Confederate Victory in the Civil War

A brief history of Cinco de Mayo, from the Battle of Puebla to growing celebrations in California

Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 17, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind beer in America.

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A Concise History of America’s Brewing Industry

Beer and American History

Beer played an important part in Pilgrim life

Here's to Beer: the Numbers and the Origins Behind the Suds

History of Beer in America

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Disclaimer: We apologize for the recording quality. We didn't realize it at the time of recording.  After the fact, Den and I decided not to re-record given that our conversations were authentic and we didn't think we could replicate that.

Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 16, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind beer.

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Sources for this episode:
Who invented beer?

Pharaoh Ale

The Ancient History of Beer

How the First Beer Was Actually a Gift from an Ancient Sumerian Goddess and Her Brewers

Beer in the Ancient World

Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 15, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind April Fools Day.

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Hunt the Gowk

History.com/April fools Day

Preen Tail Day

Top 100 April Fool's Day Hoaxes of All Time

April Fools Day