We’re so thrilled to be back that we’re celebrating with a very special episode. It’s a First Things First Spectacular! We’ll be playing three different rounds of the game where we put things in the order they came in history. We’ve brought in three history experts and three kid co-hosts to help. So strap on your history hats and get ready for a fact-tastic time!

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We&rsquo;re so thrilled to be back that we&rsquo;re celebrating with a very special episode. It&rsquo;s a First Things First Spectacular! We&rsquo;ll be playing three different rounds of the game where we put things in the order they came in history. We&rsquo;ve brought in three history experts and three kid co-hosts to help. So strap on your history hats and get ready for a fact-tastic time! Click&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dPu5rgxmu53BEgK5Keg4SdLXUbfl1iIP/view?usp=sharing">here</a>&nbsp;to read a transcript of this episode.
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Brains On Universe presents Forever Ago®, a history show for the whole family! Every episode looks into the surprising and fascinating history of things we think are ordinary, but they’re not -- like ice cream flavors, video games, baths and more. We make learning about the past fun while teaching listeners to think critically about history.

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Brains On Universe presents Forever Ago&reg;, a history show for the whole family! Every episode looks into the surprising and fascinating history of things we think are ordinary, but they&rsquo;re not -- like ice cream flavors, video games, baths and more. We make learning about the past fun while teaching listeners to think critically about history.
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First Things First Spectacular

Candy Land is iconic. The cute characters, the simple rules, it’s the perfect game for kids of all ages. But it all started as a way to cheer up children stuck in the hospital. Learn how this game was invented when a teacher needed a way to help kids recovering from Polio. Plus, Joy and co-host Ava take a Candy Land quiz with Gumpy, the gum sculpture that came to life.

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Candy Land is iconic. The cute characters, the simple rules, it&rsquo;s the perfect game for kids of all ages. But it all started as a way to cheer up children stuck in the hospital. Learn how this game was invented when a teacher needed a way to help kids recovering from Polio. Plus, Joy and co-host Ava take a Candy Land quiz with Gumpy, the gum sculpture that came to life. Click&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jW48pBgJYnPkaKPYCymFaDf5amJxYOLf/view?usp=sharing">here</a>&nbsp;to read a transcript of this episode.
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From sickness to sweetness: the story of Candy Land

Today, it’s almost cliche to give someone a diamond ring to prove your love. But 100 years ago, that wasn’t the case. Back then, diamonds were seen as luxury items for the rich and famous. But thanks to some creative advertisers (and a whole lot of extra diamonds), these sparkly jewels became the symbol of love in much of the world. Join Joy and co-host Diya as they explore the enchanting history of diamonds.

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Today, it&rsquo;s almost cliche to give someone a diamond ring to prove your love. But 100 years ago, that wasn&rsquo;t the case. Back then, diamonds were seen as luxury items for the rich and famous. But thanks to some creative advertisers (and a whole lot of extra diamonds), these sparkly jewels became the symbol of love in much of the world. Join Joy and co-host Diya as they explore the enchanting history of diamonds.
Click&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v5ppFeEXjdLSMDMMQkPE_j4CiuGXpLzm/view?usp=sharing">here</a>&nbsp;to read a transcript of this episode.
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How diamonds became the symbol of love

Do you have a favorite stuffed animal? Maybe it’s a unicorn, or an axolotl, or a classic stuffed bear. Whatever it is, you can thank a former U.S. President for helping make stuffies a thing. Join Joy and co-host Luke as they learn about the origins of the Teddy Bear and find out about a stuffed possum that should’ve been the next big toy craze, but never caught on. Plus another round of First Things First.

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Do you have a favorite stuffed animal? Maybe it&rsquo;s a unicorn, or an axolotl, or a classic stuffed bear. Whatever it is, you can thank a former U.S. President for helping make stuffies a thing. Join Joy and co-host Luke as they learn about the origins of the Teddy Bear and find out about a stuffed possum that should&rsquo;ve been the next big toy craze, but never caught on. Plus another round of First Things First. Click&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tkdDOmbaZhVkS7g_P7gPBr29WQyN-ZlH/view?usp=sharing">here</a>&nbsp;to read a transcript of this episode.
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