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Obscure Origin Of All Things

Ever wonder if there was really coke in Coca-Cola?
Or why mens buttons are on one side, and women's on the other? Or how the bikini, treadmill, or even bubble wrap came to be? At Obscure Origins, we dive into the strange, forgotten, and surprisingly fascinating histories behind the ordinary objects you see (and use) every day — but never really think about.

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"Close, But No Cigar" - Phrase Explained

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Worlds First Vending Machine

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"On Cloud 9" - Phrase Explained

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Why Do We Call Them "Hot Dogs"?!

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The Word 'Slave' - History Explained

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Why We Cross Fingers For Good Luck- History Explained

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Why Are Taxis Yellow

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Crazy History Behind First Chainsaws

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Why Is There So Much Air - Chip Bags

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Going Cold Turkey - Phrase Explained

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History of "Pinky Promise"

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Why We Say - "Feeling Under the Weather"

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Why We Still See - Shoes On Powerlines

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"Spill The Beans" Phrase Explained

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Spit Happens: The Disgusting Past of Spittoons

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The Button Mystery Explained

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Why We Say "Saved By The Bell"

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Where Did The Fake Laugh Start?

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Origin of The Fortune Cookie

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Who Is Santa Claus?

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"Let The Cat Out of The Bag"

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The Dark History Behind Jingle Bells

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Why We Say "Knock On Wood"

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Birthday Cake History Explained

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History of Worcestershire

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Wedding Rings Explained

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French Fries Origin

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Uncle Sam Was A Real Person?!

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Red Means Stop - History Explained

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Bikini Origin - Crazy History Explained

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Origin of The Handshake - History Explained

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Middle Finger - History Explained

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Dark History Explained - Treadmill Origin

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10 OBSCURE HISTORY STORIES (Part 2)

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"Step On A Crack" - Dark Phrase Explained

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History Explained - High Heels Originally Created For Men

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Dark Symbols On The Dollar - Explained

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Is It True? - Was Disney Frozen

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Strange History Behind Corn Flakes

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Worlds First Telephone - History Explained

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10 OBSCURE HISTORY STORIES (Part 1)

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Did Coca-Cola Really Have Cocaine?!

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Disturbing Symbols In Oreo Cookies

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C.I.A. Program "Acoustic Kitty"

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Dark History Behind “Ring Around The Rosie”

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Emojis & Satanic Symbols?! - Dark History Explained

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Dark Childhood Game Explained - Hangman!

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Why “Horsepower” is Still Used Today

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Buy More Stuff! Shopping Cart - History Explained

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Inspired By a Chinese Toy?! - History Explained

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"Saved by The Bell" - Why We Still Say It

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Catching Drunks: Then vs. Now

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The Real 2-Headed Dog Experiment (Soviet Russia)

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Your Keyboard is Designed to Slow You Down!

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"Back to Square One" - Phrase Explained

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The First Gaming System - The Magnavox

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History of The Water Bottle Scam

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The Plastic Brick That Survived Fires, War, and Failure

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Dark Origin of “Kick the Bucket” - Phrase Explained

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This Pirate Radio Station Became Its Own Country?!

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