Black Friday is a huge shopping holiday in the U.S. that happens the day after Thanksgiving. There are tons of sales and sometimes people even wait for hours outside of stores to get the best deals! But where did this mega shopping day even come from? And what’s in it for the stores?
Forever Ago and Million Bazillion have teamed up to investigate! Join Joy D ... Show More
Oct 7
What's the history of chocolate?
Chocolate. You know it. You love it. You can’t get enough of it. Today, we think of chocolate as a sweet treat, but for most of human history, it was actually a bitter drink. This week Joy and co-host Camila go coo-coo for cocoa history and learn how indigenous people in Mesoamer ... Show More
39 m
Nov 2020
Black Friday & the Gifts Nobody Asked For
Black Friday has been known as the best day to find great deals on the year’s hottest toys, games, and electronics. But how the hell did we all agree on this insane ass tradition? Who wants to fight crowds for toys on a full stomach of turkey? Millions of people apparently, and o ... Show More
36m 25s
Nov 2020
Why Black Friday Will Look Different This Year | 8
Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year, will break the mold this year, as the pandemic sends retailers scrambling for new ways to bring in customers while minimizing large crowds. But the changes to American shopping habits predate the pandemic. Host David Brown talks ... Show More
27m 9s
Nov 2022
Nateland | Ep #126 - Holiday Shopping
Holiday shopping is in full swing so this week the guys look at the history of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and much more. Nate, Aaron, Brian, and Dusty learn how gift giving started, the cost of the 12 Days Of Christmas, and why Thanksgiving was permanently moved to the fourth Th ... Show More
1h 54m
<p><strong> </strong></p><br><p>It's the biggest shopping day of the year. How did it start, what actually happens, and how much do people really spend?</p><p>Plus, learn about the history of discounting, and how companies trick you into buying things you don't need.<br></p><ul>< ... Show More
