The Internet Said So | Ep 306 | Unbelievable Origin Stories

The Internet Said So | Ep 306 | Unbelievable Origin Stories

Author: Varun Thakur May 19, 2026 Duration: 1:22:35

TISS is a weekly podcast where Varun, Kautuk & Aadar discuss crazy "facts" they find on the internet. Come learn with them... or something like that.


This week, the boys are talking about 'Unbelievable Origin Stories'


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Chapters:

00:00 Kautuk’s Ligament Tear

 01:02 Dedicated “Segue-jeet” Ray

 01:33 The Tear Story

 06:32 Intro

 07:03 Origin of Potholes

 09:26 Bollywood Postmortem Tour

 09:59 Lie Detector Inventor

 12:34 Why Chainsaws Were Invented

 15:32 Smoke Alarm Invention

 16:40 Wireless Baby Stroller

 21:13 Teddy Bear Origins

 23:28 From Canvas to Jeans

 27:34 Velcro Innovation

 28:29 Vaseline Origins

 29:10 Creating Braille

 30:18 Padman & Pads

 31:08 Mario & Mustaches

 31:57 Accidental Inventions

 33:37 Invention of Sandwiches

 35:15 Weird Ketchup Inventions

 38:25 Milind Soman’s Swim Expedition

 40:01 Microwave Discovery

 44:15 Invention of AC

 45:08 Printing Press Origins

 48:13 Pringles Can Design

 50:50 Potato Chips by Spite

 51:44 €3 Award-Winning Wine

 53:51 Hitachi’s Accidental Blunder

 56:04 Frisbee Origins

 57:12 Viagra’s Real Purpose

 58:02 Evolution of Botox

 01:00:17 Discovery of Boba

 01:02:10 Origins of Famous Phrases

 01:03:18 Sandal Soap Origins

 01:04:21 Origin of Shampoo

 01:04:40 “Buttering” Someone

 01:05:02 “Cat Got Your Tongue?”

 01:05:18 Parle-G During War

 01:06:08 “The Whole 9 Yards”

 01:06:57 Creation of Thums Up

 01:08:16 Creation of Fanta

 01:08:49 Why Hulk Is Green

 01:09:54 Art & Technology

 01:10:30 Evolution of Art

 01:12:24 Evolution of Art (Contd.)

 01:13:52 Why Flaws Are Memorable

 01:15:37 Google’s Big Mistake

 01:16:07 Movie Color Differences

 01:17:29 The Old Monk Phenomenon

 01:19:14 Just Water

 01:20:46 Engage & Comment Please

 01:21:42 Outro




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Ever find yourself falling into a rabbit hole of bizarre online trivia, wishing you had friends to share the absurdity with? That’s the exact vibe of The Internet Said So, a weekly comedy podcast hosted by Varun Thakur, Aadar, Neville, and Kautuk. Each episode feels like eavesdropping on a hilarious, meandering conversation between four pals who’ve all stumbled upon the strangest corners of the web. They gather to dissect and debate the random, fun, stupid, and often shockingly pointless “facts” they’ve unearthed, turning a simple scroll into a riotous exploration of human curiosity and nonsense. You won’t just hear a dry listing of weird information; you’ll get the tangents, the personal anecdotes, the passionate arguments, and the collective disbelief that makes digging through internet lore so entertaining. This podcast is built on the camaraderie and distinct personalities of its hosts, with Varun Thakur often steering the chaos, ensuring the tone stays light and relentlessly funny. It’s less about formal education and more about the shared experience of wondering why anyone would ever need to know these things, making it a perfect escape. The charm lies in the unpredictable journey from a dubious fact about historical toast to a heated discussion about something utterly mundane, all delivered with a warmth that makes you feel part of the group. Tune in for a regular dose of laughter and the comforting realization that, yes, the internet is a wonderfully weird place, and you’re not alone in thinking so.
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