I'll Tell You Why

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  • I'll Tell You Why, is a podcast where we uncover the truth - and sometimes rumors - about how some of the biggest trends, traditions and the completely random got started.
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Episodes
  • Why Does Times Square Drop a Ball on New Year's Eve? How a Party Started the Iconic Tradition

    Why Does Times Square Drop a Ball on New Year's Eve? How a Party Started the Iconic Tradition
    Dec 31 2024

    Times Square's ball drop on New Year's Eve is absolutely iconic. But, dropping a large ball at a certain time didn't start off as a New Year's Eve tradition. This is the story of a creative time-telling system, a broken up New Year’s party and a publisher’s brain child.

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    13 mins
  • Why Do We Play Dreidel? The Complicated Origin of Hanukkah’s Favorite Game

    Why Do We Play Dreidel? The Complicated Origin of Hanukkah’s Favorite Game
    Dec 26 2024

    Playing dreidel is a staple of Hanukkah, but one origin story has a major plot hole in it. And it’s possible the game wasn’t even invented by the Maccabees. This is the story of how Hanukkah’s favorite game became so popular.

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    12 mins
  • Why Do We Have Daylight Saving Time? Please Stop Blaming Farmers

    Why Do We Have Daylight Saving Time? Please Stop Blaming Farmers
    Dec 19 2024

    I know we all think farmers are to blame for why we have Daylight Saving Time but they actually HATE it. And one of America's Founding Fathers who gets credit for with coming up with the idea actively is trying to convince people he isn't to blame. So, why do we have it? This is the story of energy conservation, world wars and a years-long fight.

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    13 mins

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