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 The Secret Life of Things is the sub-10 minute podcast that dives deep into the forgotten history of the objects you touch every single day. From the humble pencil to the mighty paperclip, discover the surprising origins, bizarre evolutions, and pivotal moments that turned simple objects into indispensable parts of our world. Quick, captivating, and expertly curated, history is in your hands.Copyright The Secret Life of Things
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    • The Secret Life of Things: The Tale of the Umbrella

      The Secret Life of Things: The Tale of the Umbrella
      Dec 19 2025
      From royal parasols in ancient Egypt to everyday rain shields on city streets, the umbrella has carried centuries of symbolism and transformation. In this episode of The Secret Life of Things, we trace its journey from a mark of divine power and social status to the practical companion we snap open today. Discover how this simple canopy reveals a surprisingly rich cultural history.

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      3 min
    • The Secret Life of Things: The Refrigerator Magnet

      The Secret Life of Things: The Refrigerator Magnet
      Dec 5 2025
      The refrigerator magnet: ubiquitous, silent, and essential. Join us as we uncover the surprising history, the science of its stickiness, and how this simple souvenir became the most vital communication hub in the modern home, documenting the beautiful, chaotic life of the family.

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      4 min
    • The Secret Life of Things: High Heels

      The Secret Life of Things: High Heels
      Nov 30 2025
      High heels weren't always for women. Trace the heel's dramatic journey from 10th-century Persian battlefields to 17th-century European courts. We explore how this simple piece of footwear became a definitive, and sometimes demanding, uniform of modern femininity.

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      5 min
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