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Scientific Amusements, A Two Volume Set

In this week’s episode, Hannah reveals the development of a Harlem-born doctor’s impactful non-object, and Sarah illuminates the tale of a French clockmaker who became famous as a result of receiving the wrong package.

Posted byHOW IT CAME TO BEJune 8, 2020March 27, 2025Posted inPodcastLeave a comment on Scientific Amusements, A Two Volume Set

There’s Just Something About Finding a Body

In episode six, a 5000-year-old body leads to a wealth of information about a classic form of art, and an “accidental” creation warms the hearts of Americans during the Great Depression.

Posted byHOW IT CAME TO BEJune 1, 2020March 27, 2025Posted inPodcastLeave a comment on There’s Just Something About Finding a Body

Memorial Day Minisode Special

Sarah and Hannah will be back with a new full episode next week, but this week–in honor of the holiday–they talk about a brief, but very special, origin story.

Posted byHOW IT CAME TO BEMay 25, 2020Posted inPodcastLeave a comment on Memorial Day Minisode Special

Happier Cows, Happier Milk

Hannah’s got a story about a sexy class assignment, and Sarah serves up the ingenious creation of a British nobleman.

Posted byHOW IT CAME TO BEMay 17, 2020March 27, 2025Posted inPodcastLeave a comment on Happier Cows, Happier Milk

Hair of the Dog

In episode four, Sarah starts off with a childhood favorite, and Hannah talks about the evolution of a cartographer’s invention.

Posted byHOW IT CAME TO BEMay 9, 2020March 27, 2025Posted inPodcastLeave a comment on Hair of the Dog

All Good Ideas Start On Napkins

In this week’s episode, learn about the origins of America’s version of the Eiffel Tower and of a company that started a revolution in the way that products are sold. And as an added bonus: why the heck did women start shaving their legs?!

Posted byHOW IT CAME TO BEApril 17, 2020March 27, 2025Posted inPodcastLeave a comment on All Good Ideas Start On Napkins

Quarantine Addiction

Sarah’s got an origin story about something the girls need to stock up on while stuck at home, and Hannah talks about a feminist fashion staple.

Posted byHOW IT CAME TO BEApril 16, 2020March 27, 2025Posted inPodcastLeave a comment on Quarantine Addiction

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