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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  • How the Hermes Birkin Bag Became the Ultimate Symbol of Luxury

    How the Hermes Birkin Bag Became the Ultimate Symbol of Luxury
    Jan 9 2025

    The Hermes Birkin bag costs over $15,000 dollars and is one of the hardest bags to buy. But, it wasn’t always popular and the creation of it is thanks to a chance encounter and a succession change.

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    17 mins
  • 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

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