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Why do we cry? Did cavemen really carry clubs? Can swearing make you stronger? On ELT, you call with a question, we find you an answer. Our helpline is open 24-7. Call 833-RING-ELT or send an audio message to elt@gimletmedia.com.

When Did Pants Become a Thing? April 8, 2019
Why did we start wearing pants? ELT unfolds the history of a controversial garment.
Duct Tape MacGyver: The Sticky Secrets March 18, 2019
Hold on to your socks — ELT finds an unbelievable story from the edge of the roll. Plus, your MacGyver stories.
Duct Tape MacGyver: The Sticky Secrets March 18, 2019
Hold on to your socks — ELT finds an unbelievable story from the edge of the roll. Plus, your MacGyver stories.
Forks: One Utensil’s Battle for Respect March 11, 2019
From tool of the devil to high-end luxury good, ELT traces the multi-pronged path of the silverware drawer’s most recent addition.
Forks: One Utensil’s Battle for Respect March 11, 2019
From tool of the devil to high-end luxury good, ELT traces the multi-pronged path of the silverware drawer’s most recent addition.
Baseball and Organ Music: How’d That Happen? Feb. 25, 2019
When did organ music and baseball become an item? ELT digs into the history of this odd couple.
Thrift Store Smell: What Is It? Plus, Your Cleanspiracies Feb. 18, 2019
ELT sorts cleaning fact from fiction, and finds out what’s behind “thrift store smell.”
Thrift Store Smell: What Is It? Plus, Your Cleanspiracies Feb. 18, 2019
ELT sorts cleaning fact from fiction, and finds out what’s behind “thrift store smell.”
Waterphone: The Sound That Haunts Hollywood Feb. 11, 2019
ELT solves an Unsolved Mysteries mystery about the sound that leaves listeners shaking in their shoes.
Waterphone: The Sound That Haunts Hollywood Feb. 11, 2019
ELT solves an Unsolved Mysteries mystery about the sound that leaves listeners shaking in their shoes.
Stamps: Tiny Squares Full Of Secrets Jan. 28, 2019
ELT goes inside the secret government committee that rules our stamps.
Stamps: Tiny Squares Full Of Secrets Jan. 28, 2019
ELT goes inside the secret government committee that rules our stamps.
Auctioneers: Why Do They Talk Like That? Jan. 21, 2019
ELT gets schooled by a professional auctioneer.
🛩TSA Treasure Chest : What Happens To Your Confiscated Stuff? 💸 Jan. 14, 2019
ELT finds out where millions of pounds of pocketknives, sunscreen and snow globes end up.
🛩TSA Treasure Chest : What Happens To Your Confiscated Stuff? 💸 Jan. 14, 2019
ELT finds out where millions of pounds of pocketknives, sunscreen and snow globes end up.
Is Egg the Only Nog? Plus, Discovering the 8th Continent Dec. 17, 2018
ELT asks J. Kenji López-Alt about the origin of the seasonal favorite: cold eggs and booze.
Is Egg the Only Nog? Plus, Discovering the 8th Continent Dec. 17, 2018
ELT asks J. Kenji López-Alt about the origin of the seasonal favorite: cold eggs and booze.
Pumpkin Spice: The Science Behind the Invasion. Plus, What’s the Next Big Flavor Fad? Dec. 10, 2018
ELT explores the allure of pumpkin spice. Why did this latte superstar spread to hummus, beer, and even lip balm? Plus, ELT listeners pitch the next big flavor trend.
Pumpkin Spice: The Science Behind the Invasion. Plus, What’s the Next Big Flavor Fad? Dec. 10, 2018
ELT explores the allure of pumpkin spice. Why did this latte superstar spread to hummus, beer, and even lip balm? Plus, ELT listeners pitch the next big flavor trend.
Garbage: What Did We Do Before the Bag? Plus, A Trash Bag Moonshot Dec. 3, 2018
ELT talks trash with Last Week Tonight writer Josh Gondelman. Plus, a look at how the Cinch Sak landed in your trash can.