Sunday, July 5th, 2026 — Today is National Workaholics Day, and today’s stories are about everyday things that quietly became part of our lives.

In this episode, we discover how Spam became one of the world’s most recognizable foods… explore why millions of Americans suddenly gained the right to vote at age eighteen… and uncover the surprising reason the Secret Service was created.

Plus, a birthday tribute to P. T. Barnum, the master showman who understood that curiosity is one of the most powerful forces in human nature.

History has a funny way of turning yesterday’s surprises into today’s assumptions.