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Every day, Josh answers kids' biggest questions about the world, from why oceans are blue to how trees age, in a way kids really understand.
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Curious Kids Every Day is a daily audio show (appropriate for ages 3-10) all about asking questions and staying curious! Each day, Josh asks a question about the world around us. Why is the ocean blue? How old are the trees? Then he shares the answer in a way designed to make sense to a child. Before each episode is over, there may be some games too!
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- Audience
- Ages 2–12
- Network
- Curious Kids Every Day
- Format
- Listen in any order
- Typical length
- 11 min
- Episodes
- 471
- Topics
- Education For Kids, Stories For Kids
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Episodes
471 episodes
- 1
Why Do Beavers Build Dams?
11 min 11 September 2026Today we learn how beavers use their teeth and front paws to build dams and how the ponds can change wetland habitats!
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Why Do You Sink in Quicksand?
11 min 10 September 2026Quicksand forms when loose sand becomes saturated with water and loses enough strength to support weight Today we learn why people can become trapped in it without being pulled completely beneath the surface!
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How Do Woodpeckers Keep from Hurting Their Heads?
11 min 9 September 2026Woodpeckers withstand repeated pecking because their impacts are extremely brief and their small brains experience lower pressure changes than a much larger brain would Newer research also shows that their skulls act as stiff hammers rather than shock absorbers!
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How Do Suction Cups Stick to Things?
12 min 8 September 2026Suction cups stick when pressing them against a smooth surface lowers the air pressure beneath the cup Higher air pressure outside the cup pushes it firmly against the surface until the seal is broken!
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Why Don't Pets Get Sick When We Get Sick?
10 min 7 September 2026On today's episode, we learn that many viruses can infect only certain kinds of hosts because they need compatible cells and must overcome that host's defenses Dogs and cats have many infections of their own, although some germs can sometimes spread between people and pets!
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How Are Crayons Made?
12 min 6 September 2026In today's episode, we discover how crayons are made! From melted wax to bright colors, learn how these drawing sticks come to life in the factory before landing in your crayon box
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How Is Curious Kids Every Day Made?
15 min 5 September 2026In this special episode of the show, Josh explains how he creates an episode of Curious Kids Every Day.. from writing, to song selection, to uploading! As a fun example, we work on tomorrow's episode to show you how the process unfolds!
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Why Does the Sun Keep Burning?
11 min 4 September 2026In this episode, we learn.. Fusion turns hydrogen into helium in the core Gravity creates the pressure fusion needs The sun's hydrogen supply is finite (but will last a REALLY long time!) Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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Fahrenheit vs Celsius: What's the Difference?
13 min 3 September 2026In this episode, we learn.. Water freezes at 0°C or 32°F Celsius degrees represent larger temperature changes Both scales match at negative 40 Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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What Is an Aircraft Carrier?
13 min 2 September 2026In this episode, we learn.. Catapults help aircraft reach flying speed Arresting wires stop jets after landing Elevators move aircraft between ship levels Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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How Does a Caterpillar Turn into a Butterfly? (Curious Kids Club)
31 min 1 September 2026Join the Curious Kids Club: SupportCuriousKids.com How does a tiny, wiggly caterpillar turn into a beautiful flying butterfly? In today's episode, we explore one of the most incredible transformations in nature.. metamorphosis! We also hear from kids who listen to the show to find out what their favorite flying things are!
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Do Bears Eat Honey?
13 min 31 August 2026In this episode, we learn.. Bears raid hives for bee brood Black bear diets change with the seasons Different bear species eat very different foods Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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Why Does the Sky Change Colors?
13 min 30 August 2026In today's episode, we explore why the sky shows beautiful reds, oranges, pinks, and purples during sunrise and sunset, and why it usually looks blue the rest of the day We learn how light scatters, why the angle of the sun matters, and how dust, water, and clouds help create amazing colors
- 14
How Do Firefighters Put Out Fires?
14 min 29 August 2026In today's episode, we explore how firefighters use science and special tools to stop fires by removing heat, fuel, or oxygen!
- 15
What Is a Splinter?
12 min 28 August 2026In this episode, we learn.. Splinters can be wood, glass, or metal Nerve endings make tiny splinters hurt Shallow splinters can sometimes surface naturally Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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What Would Happen If the Earth Crashed into the Sun?
14 min 27 August 2026In this episode, we learn.. Sideways motion keeps Earth in orbit How fast the earth orbits around the sun The Sun has no solid surface Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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What Do Worms Eat?
12 min 26 August 2026In this episode, we learn.. Earthworms feed on decaying organic material Gizzards grind swallowed food using grit Castings return processed material to soil Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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How Do Ants Carry Heavy Things?
11 min 25 August 2026In this episode, we learn.. Small bodies make relative strength much greater Muscles pull against a lightweight exoskeleton Mandibles grip loads while legs provide traction Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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How Does Tap Water Get Hot?
16 min 24 August 2026In this episode, we learn.. How water heaters warm incoming cold water Why hot water takes time to arrive How faucets mix hot and cold water Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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How Do X-Rays Work?
11 min 23 August 2026In today's episode, we learn how doctors can take a picture of the inside of your body using invisible X-ray light and why bones show up so clearly in the image
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Why Can't You Eat Candy All the Time?
11 min 22 August 2026In today's episode, we explore why candy tastes so good, why our brains love sugar, and why it is not a great idea to eat sweets ALL the time!
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How Do Fire Hydrants Work?
13 min 21 August 2026In this episode, we learn.. Pressurized water mains supply neighborhood hydrants A top nut opens an underground valve Dry barrels drain to prevent freezing Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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What Is the World's Longest Snake?
12 min 20 August 2026In this episode, we learn about.. Reticulated pythons Green Anacondas How giant snake measurements are verified Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
- 24
How Are Books Made?
14 min 19 August 2026In this episode, we learn how books are made!
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How Do Light Bulbs Work? (Curious Kids Club)
27 min 18 August 2026Join the Curious Kids Club: SupportCuriousKids.com It's another fun episode of the Curious Kids Club! In today's episode, we flip the switch on light bulbs to see how they shine From filaments to electrons, we explore the science that makes a bulb light up and figure out why they eventually burn out We also hear from kids in the Curious Kids Club to find out what their favorite light sources are!
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Why Does the Temperature Change?
16 min 17 August 2026In this episode, we learn.. Sunlight warms the ground and nearby air Fronts move warmer or colder air overhead Earth's tilt changes sunlight through the seasons Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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How Do Calculators Work?
24 min 16 August 2026In today's episode, we break down how calculators really work by following the exact steps they use to solve math problems We explore base 10 (the way humans normally write numbers), base 2 (the system calculators use inside), and why binary patterns of 0s and 1s make it easier for electricity to represent numbers Then, we solve a math problem together just like a calculator would!
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How Do Solar Panels Work?
15 min 15 August 2026In today's episode, we explore how solar panels turn sunlight into electricity We learn what photons are and how silicon solar cells can set electrons into motion!
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How Are Monster Trucks Built?
13 min 14 August 2026In this episode, we learn.. Steel tubing forms the protective driver structure Four-link suspension controls the enormous axles Fiberglass creates a lightweight outer body Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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What Was the World's First Video Game?
14 min 13 August 2026Note: There was an audio problem with the original version of this episode It has been corrected in this version! Sorry about that! In this episode, we learn.. The Cathode-Ray Tube Amusement Device was invented in the 1940s Screen-based electronic games appeared in the 1950s Spacewar! was the first game to spread outside of where it was created!
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What Makes Food Spicy?
12 min 12 August 2026In this episode, we learn.. Capsaicin activates heat-sensing nerve endings Pepper heat concentrates in pale inner tissue Milk proteins help carry capsaicin away Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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What Are the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)?
13 min 11 August 2026In this episode, we learn.. How solar wind energizes Earth's magnetosphere Why atmospheric gases produce different colors How magnetic fields guide energetic electrons Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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How Does AI (Artificial Intelligence) Know So Much?
16 min 10 August 2026In this episode, we learn.. How training data teaches language patterns Why models predict text in small pieces What hallucinations are and why you should always double check!
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How Long Would It Take to Walk Around the World?
9 min 9 August 2026What if you tried to walk around the entire planet? How long would it take? Get ready to explore some big numbers and surprising facts about the size of the Earth!
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How Do Our Eyes See?
9 min 8 August 2026Have you ever looked closely at your eyes in the mirror? In today's episode, we explore how your amazing eyes actually work.. from capturing light to sending signals to your brain
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How Deep Is the Sand at the Beach?
11 min 7 August 2026In this episode, we learn.. Beach depth changes from place to place Waves and storms rearrange beach material Water fills spaces beneath the water table Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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How Does Grass Grow?
14 min 6 August 2026In this episode, we learn.. Leaves grow upward from protected bases Photosynthesis makes sugars that support growth Grass types grow fastest in different seasons Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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How Do Electric Guitars Work?
15 min 5 August 2026In this episode, we learn.. Vibrating steel strings disturb magnetic fields Pickups turn motion into electrical signals Amplifiers and speakers create audible sound Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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Why Does Mold Grow on Food? (Curious Kids Club)
25 min 4 August 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp Join the Curious Kids Club: SupportCuriousKids.com It's another episode of the Curious Kids Club! In today's episode, we find out why food "goes bad" and what's really happening when milk sours, fruit turns brown, or bread grows mold We explain how bacteria and mold eat food to get energy and help recycle nutrients back into nature.. and why the foods that spoil fastest are often the healthiest for us!
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Why Are Cheetahs So Fast?
12 min 3 August 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp How does a cheetah use its incredible speed to catch food? Discover how its long legs, flexible spine, gripping claws, balancing tail, sharp eyesight, powerful lungs, and strong heart work together during a high-speed chase We'll also learn where cheetahs live, what they eat, how their spots help them hunt, and why they can sprint at top speed for only a short time
- 41
Why Do People Snore?
10 min 2 August 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp In today's episode, we explore what snoring is and why some people snore more than others!
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What Would Happen If the Moon Crashed into the Earth?
15 min 1 August 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp In today's episode, we explore an interesting hypothetical question We learn about gravity, speed, impacts, ocean waves, and how Earth's spin could change if something massive hit our planet
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Why Do You Have Gums in Your Mouth?
10 min 31 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp In this episode, we learn.. Gums create a protective barrier against germs Gum tissue covers bone supporting your teeth Brushing and flossing remove plaque near the gumline Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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How Does Sunscreen Protect Your Skin?
14 min 30 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp In this episode, we learn.. How ultraviolet light damages skin cells Why sunburns become red, sore, and warm How sunscreen helps block harmful UV rays Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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How Is Yogurt Made?
13 min 29 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp In this episode, we learn.. Helpful bacteria turn lactose into lactic acid Acid helps milk proteins form a network Straining removes whey for thicker yogurt Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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How Do Tsunamis Form?
13 min 28 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp How do tsunamis form, and why do their waves grow near a coast? We'll discover how earthquakes can move the ocean floor, how tsunami waves cross deep water, and what happens when they reach shallow water!
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What Do Astronauts Eat in Outer Space?
14 min 27 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp Today, we learn how astronaut meals are selected, preserved, packaged, prepared, and kept from drifting away aboard the International Space Station!
- 48
Why Do We Laugh?
12 min 26 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp Why do we laugh when we hear a silly joke or when someone tickles us? In this episode, we explore what happens in the brain and body when we laugh, why laughter helps us feel good, and how it brings people closer together You'll also learn why doctors sometimes call laughter "mini-exercise." Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
- 49
How Do Toilets Work?
11 min 25 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp PARENT NOTE: There is NO crude humor in this episode and no mentions of "poop" or "pee." Ever wonder how toilets work without any batteries or plugs? In today's episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we peek inside the tank to learn how water, air pressure, and gravity team up to make every flush a success It's bathroom science in action!
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How Do Microphones Record Your Voice?
19 min 24 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp Have you ever wondered how a microphone records your voice? In this episode, we follow your voice from your mouth to the microphone and into a computer You'll discover how sound waves, a tiny vibrating diaphragm, and electrical signals work together to make recordings possible This episode is a little longer than usual because I really like talking about microphones, and I decided to go a bit more in depth Hope your kids enjoy!
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How Do Sharks Sleep While Swimming?
12 min 23 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp Do sharks ever sleep? In today's episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we learn why some sharks rest on the ocean floor while others keep swimming almost all the time We'll discover how gills work, what spiracles are, and why different kinds of sharks have different ways of getting the rest they need
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Why Does the Sun Go Down?
13 min 22 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp Why does the sun look like it goes down every evening? In today's episode, we discover that the sun isn't really moving across the sky the way it appears Instead, Earth is constantly spinning! We'll learn how Earth's rotation creates day and night, why sunsets happen, and why the sky fills with beautiful red and orange colors
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Why Do We Yawn? (Curious Kids Club)
26 min 21 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp JOIN THE CURIOUS KIDS CLUB to participate in future episodes: SupportCuriousKids.com It's another special episode of the Curious Kids Club! Today, we talk about sleep and yawning! Why DO we yawn? did you know that are aren't actually sure? We discuss that, and share some jokes and riddles Plus, we hear from the Curious Kids Club kids to find out what things make THEM sleepy!
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How Do Rattlesnakes Rattle Their Tails?
12 min 20 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp How does a rattlesnake make that famous buzzing sound? In this episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we learn how a rattlesnake's tail is built, why it rattles, what the rattle is made of, and why this unique warning system helps snakes (and people!) stay safe
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Why Can Music Make You Happy or Sad?
17 min 19 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp Can music really make you feel happy, sleepy, or even sad? In today's episode, we explore how different kinds of music can change your mood! From bouncy pop songs to quiet piano tunes, you'll hear how sound and emotion are connected in some interesting ways!
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Why Do Crabs Walk Sideways?
11 min 18 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp In today's episode, we explore why crabs look so funny when they move, and why that sideways walk is actually the smartest way for them to get around
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iPhone vs Android & Mac vs PC: What's the Difference?
16 min 17 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp Why do some phones work differently from other phones? And why do some games work on one computer but not another? In this episode, we learn the difference between iPhone and Android, Mac and PC, and the operating systems that help phones and computers run
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Why Do Fruits Get Bruises?
10 min 16 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp In this episode, we learn what happens when a banana, apple, peach, or pear gets bumped or squeezed We talk about tiny fruit cells, oxygen, and the browning reaction that can make bruised fruit turn dark
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What's the Difference Between a Jet and an Airplane?
11 min 15 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp In today's episode, we learn that a jet is usually a kind of airplane, but not every airplane is a jet We talk about propellers, jet engines, turboprops, and the forward push called thrust!
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How Does Cheese Get Made?
10 min 14 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp In this episode, we learn how milk can turn into curds and whey, why cheesemakers use helpful bacteria and rennet, and how draining, salting, pressing, and aging can create so many different kinds of cheese
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Why Do Zebras Have Stripes?
10 min 13 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp In this episode, we learn all about zebras and some of the ways their stripes might help them!
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What Is a Black Hole?
17 min 12 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp Have you ever wondered what happens when a giant star dies? Or what could possibly be so strong that not even light can escape it? In today's episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we're diving into the mysterious world of black holes! From supernovas to singularities, you'll learn how black holes form and why there is still so much we DON'T know about them!
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How Are Roller Coasters Safe?
17 min 11 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp In today's episode, we explore how roller coasters are designed, built, and tested, from the very first big hill to the wheels that keep the train locked safely onto the track
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How Long Would It Take to Dig through the Earth?
11 min 10 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp Have you ever wondered how long it would take to dig straight through the Earth? In this episode, we think through the size of Earth and how long it might take (assuming we had superhuman protection, of course!)
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What Makes a Flood Happen?
12 min 9 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp In this episode, we learn how heavy rain, soaked ground, full rivers, hard city surfaces, and fast-moving water can cause water to spread over land that is usually dry!
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How Can Parrots Talk?
10 min 8 July 2026Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp In this episode, we learn how parrots copy sounds using a special sound-making part called the syrinx, along with their tongue and beak (plus, an amazing ability to learn sounds from others)!
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Why Do Things Cost Money? (Curious Kid Club)
27 min 7 July 2026JOIN THE CURIOUS KIDS CLUB to participate in future episodes: SupportCuriousKids.com It's a lesson in economics on this special episode of the Curious Kids Club! Have you ever gotten money for your birthday and used it to buy something special? Did you wonder what determines how much that thing costs? Today, we dive into the world of money! We'll talk about bartering, trading, the market, supply and demand, and more! I ask the kids in the Curious Kids Club to tell me what kind of businesses they might start when they grow up! Plus, we tell some jokes!
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How Do Antibiotics Work?
11 min 6 July 2026Today, we learn how antibiotics fight certain bacterial infections, why they do not work on viruses, and how some antibiotics originally came from molds and other tiny living things!
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How Do Trains Move?
10 min 5 July 2026Have you ever watched a train passing by for so long it seemed like it would never end? In today's episode, we're learning how trains can pull such heavy loads across entire countries From old-fashioned steam engines to super-fast electric trains, we'll discover what makes them move!
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How Does a Seed Turn into a Plant?
10 min 4 July 2026In this episode, we discuss the science of roots as we learn how plants grow!
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What Is at the Center of the Earth?
10 min 3 July 2026In this episode, we learn about Earth's inner and outer core and how it actually affects OUTER SPACE!
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Who Invented Basketball?
13 min 2 July 2026In this episode, we learn about James Naismith, the teacher who created basketball in 1891 as an indoor winter game We'll find out why the first games used a soccer ball and how the game began with 13 simple rules!
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Why Do We Pass Gas?
10 min 1 July 2026Parent note: I use the words "farting" and "pooting" once each just to describe different words for flatulation I keep this discussion very clinical and avoid crudity The actual sound of flatulance is not used In this episode, we learn how gas gets into the digestive system, why gas sometimes makes a sound when it leaves the body, and why letting it out can make your belly feel better!
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Why Are Pretzels Shaped Like That?
9 min 30 June 2026In this episode, we learn how pretzels are made from ropes of dough and why their exact origin story is hard to prove!
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How Do Fireworks Work?
12 min 29 June 2026In this episode, we'll learn how aerial shells are launched into the sky and what makes them so bright and colorful!
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Why Does Your Hair Grow?
8 min 28 June 2026There is a LOT happening under your scalp! Today, we learn about hair follicles, keratin, and why haircuts don't hurt even though you're TECHNICALLY cutting off a part of your body!
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Where Does Waste Go After You Flush the Toilet?
13 min 27 June 2026Note for parents: This episode talks about the journey of waste, but I avoid crudeness and do not use words like "poop" or "pee." In today's episode, we follow the hidden journey that water and waste takes after you flush the toilet We learn how pipes, sewers, and treatment plants work together to clean water and return it safely to nature
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Why Are Some Berries Poisonous?
9 min 26 June 2026In this episode, we learn why certain plants make berries that can make animals or people sick and why you should never eat a wild berry unless a grown up knows exactly what it is!
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Why Are Some Babies Twins?
10 min 25 June 2026Parent Note: "Fertilized eggs" are mentioned several times throughout which may invite questions about how the process starts In this episode, we learn about the two main types of twins: identical twins and fraternal twins!
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How Do Things Glow in the Dark?
11 min 24 June 2026Have you ever wondered how glow-in-the-dark toys, glow sticks, and fireflies light up the darkness? In this episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we learn how different glowing things create light and why some need to be "charged" first while others can glow all on their own!
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How Many Trees Are There on Earth? (Curious Kids Club)
23 min 23 June 2026JOIN THE CURIOUS KIDS CLUB to participate in future episodes: SupportCuriousKids.com Have you ever wondered how many trees there are on Earth? In this special episode of the Curious Kids Club, we try to figure it out! We also share some jokes that were submitted, and we talk about bedtime routines!
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Why Does Salty Food Make You Thirsty?
10 min 22 June 2026In this episode, we learn how your body balances water and salt and why your brain tells you when it's time for a drink!
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How Do Magnets Work?
9 min 21 June 2026Magnets can pull and push without even touching! In this episode, kids explore the invisible forces of magnetic fields, learn what materials magnets stick to, and discover that even Earth is a magnet!
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Why Do Volcanoes Erupt?
9 min 20 June 2026What's really happening inside a volcano before it erupts? Today, we learn about the amazing world of magma, lava, and underground pressure to discover the science behind one of nature's most dramatic shows!
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How Do Walkie Talkies Work?
13 min 19 June 2026How do walkie talkies send your voice through the air? In this episode, we learn how microphones, radio waves, antennas, and speakers work together to let two people talk from far away!
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Why Do We Have Hair in Our Noses?
9 min 18 June 2026In this episode, we figure out why on earth we have hair in our noses!
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Why Are Sloths So Slow?
11 min 17 June 2026Today we discover how a sloth's leaf-based diet and slow digestion work together to make it one of the slowest animals on Earth!
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How Do Bowling Alleys Work?
15 min 16 June 2026Have you ever wondered how a bowling alley resets all the pins and returns your bowling ball so quickly? Today, we explore the machines behind the lanes and learn how pinsetters, conveyor belts, and ball lifts make going bowling a LOT easier than it used to be!
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Why Can't We Feel the Earth Spinning?
14 min 15 June 2026The Earth is spinning right now, so why doesn't it feel like we're moving? In today's episode, we learn how Earth's rotation works and why our bodies notice changes in motion more than steady movement!
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What Makes Popcorn Pop?
8 min 14 June 2026Ever wonder why popcorn goes POP? We learn about the tiny bit of water hiding inside every kernel, and what happens when it heats up!
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How Do Vacuum Cleaners Work?
9 min 13 June 2026In today's episode, we explore how a vacuum cleaner actually sucks up all the dirt and hair off the floor! Air pressure, spinning fans, and powerful motors work together to pull dust and crumbs right off the floor
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What Makes Something Random?
19 min 12 June 2026Did you know that you can predict the roll of a die? Today, we'll learn why dice rolls are hard to predict one at a time (but easy to predict over ONE HUNDRED times!) We'll also learn how computer programs can create results that seem random (but really aren't)!
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How Do Cucumbers Become Pickles?
10 min 11 June 2026How does a cucumber turn into a pickle? In today's episode, we learn how salt, vinegar, and fermentation can transform a fresh cucumber into the crunchy, sour pickle many people love to eat
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How Do Dandelions Work?
8 min 10 June 2026Why do dandelions change from yellow flowers into white, fluffy puffballs? We learn how a dandelion flower head makes seeds and what the fluffy white pappus does!
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What Are Boogers? (Curious Kids Club)
27 min 9 June 2026JOIN THE CURIOUS KIDS CLUB to participate in future episodes: SupportCuriousKids.com In this episode, we learn why your nose makes mucus, and why boogers can be different colors We also tell some jokes and ask the kids in the Curious Kids Club to share something they love doing every single day!
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Why Do Sheep Baa?
9 min 8 June 2026n this episode, we learn that a sheep's "baa" is called a bleat, and sheep use those sounds to communicate We discover how sheep call to their flock, and how mother sheep and lambs recognize each other's voices
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How Do Horses Sleep Standing Up?
13 min 7 June 2026In today's episode, we explore how horses are able to sleep while standing up and why their legs don't buckle beneath them!
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How Do Spiders Make Webs?
10 min 6 June 2026How do spiders create those amazing webs without any tools? In today's episode, we discover how spiders use spinnerets to spin silk and build strong, sticky webs for catching food!
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Why Do You Get Cramps?
12 min 5 June 2026In this episode, we learn what happens when a muscle tightens and has trouble relaxing!
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Why Does Soap Hurt Your Eyes?
11 min 4 June 2026In this episode, we learn how tears, eyelids, the cornea, nerve endings, and pH all work together to help protect our eyes!
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How Fast Is the Fastest Car?
15 min 3 June 2026In this episode, we learn about ThrustSSC, the official land speed record holder, and how it reached more than 763 miles per hour We discuss drag, thrust, and the sound barrier along the way, too!
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How Do Animals Use Camouflage?
10 min 2 June 2026In this episode, we explore how animals use camouflage to hide from and blend into the world around them We learn about background matching, patterns that break up an animal's outline, countershading in fish, and animals that can look like sticks and leaves!
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How Is Maple Syrup Made?
10 min 1 June 2026In this episode, we learn how maple syrup starts as watery sap inside maple trees and how it becomes the sweet syrup that you've just gotta have on your pancakes and waffles! MMM MMM MMMMM!!!
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Why Do Humans Love Puzzles?
15 min 31 May 2026Why do humans love puzzles? In this episode, we explore why riddles, mazes, jigsaw puzzles, and tricky logic problems can feel so satisfying! We try to figure out some tricky puzzles in this episode, too
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What Is Infinity?
11 min 30 May 2026In this episode, we explore the idea of something that has no end using number lines and the movement of light in our observable universe! Is OUTER SPACE infinite?!
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How Do Boomerangs Work?
9 min 29 May 2026How does a boomerang come back to you? Today, we will learn how a returning boomerang uses wing-shaped arms, lift, and a curved flight path to loop through the air and return back to the thrower!
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Why Do Kangaroos Have Pouches?
10 min 28 May 2026In this episode, we learn how baby kangaroos, called joeys, are born very tiny and continue growing inside their mother's pouch! The animal kingdom is AMAZING!
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How Are Potato Chips Made?
10 min 27 May 2026How does a regular potato turn into a thin, crunchy potato chip? In this episode, we take an imaginary trip to the factory where it all happens!
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Why Do We Get Bloody Noses? (Curious Kids Club)
22 min 26 May 2026JOIN THE CURIOUS KIDS CLUB to participate in future episodes: SupportCuriousKids.com It's another episode of the Curious Kids Club! Today we ask.. why do bloody noses happen? We also ask the kids in the Curious Kids Club to share something kind they've done for someone else!
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Why Do Kids Grow Taller?
11 min 25 May 2026Why do kids grow taller and why do grown ups eventually stop growing? In this episode, we explore how bones grow, what growth plates are, and how hormones help send messages through the body that keep you growing!
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How Do You Tell a Good Story?
20 min 24 May 2026In this episode, we explore how stories are built using the three-act structure and the Hero's Journey Using the stories of Cinderella and the Grinch as examples, we learn how all stories are about "change." Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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What Are Eyebrows For?
8 min 23 May 2026In this episode, we learn how eyebrows help protect our eyes from sweat, rain, and tiny bits of debris while also helping our faces show how we're feeling!
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How Do Trampolines Work?
12 min 22 May 2026How do trampolines bounce you so high? In this episode, we learn how a trampoline uses a flexible jumping mat, stretchy springs, and stored energy to send jumpers back into the air
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How Do People Talk Using Sign Language?
14 min 21 May 2026In this episode, we learn how people communicate using American Sign Language, or ASL., AND we learn how to sign "Hello, it's nice to meet you." Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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How Did People See Before Glasses Were Invented?
12 min 20 May 2026In this episode, we explore what life was like for people with blurry vision before modern eyeglasses and how early tools like reading stones helped with close-up work!
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What Is the Strongest Material in the World?
10 min 19 May 2026In this episode, we talk about GRAPHENE! The strongest material in the world.. and it's only ONE ATOM THICK!
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What Are Bruises?
8 min 18 May 2026In this episode, we learn what bruises are and why they can change color!
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How Do Astronauts Get Ready to Go to Outer Space?
12 min 17 May 2026In this episode, we learn how astronauts train to go on space missions!
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Why are French Fries Called "French Fries?"
10 min 16 May 2026Why are french fries called french fries? In this episode, we explore why the history of fries is connected to both France and Belgium!
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How Are Goldfish Crackers Made?
9 min 15 May 2026In this episode, we learn how Goldfish crackers are made, from mixing dough with ingredients like flour and cheese, to rolling it thin, cutting it into little shapes, baking it until crunchy, cooling it, and packaging it for snack time!
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Why Do Your Knuckles Crack and Pop?
9 min 14 May 2026In this episode, we learn how your joints work and what synovial fluid does (and why it sometimes goes POP!)
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Why Do Bats Sleep Upside Down?
10 min 13 May 2026In this episode, we explore how bats are uniquely designed to sleep upside down! Their claws are amazing!
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How Do Forest Fires Start? (Curious Kids Club)
29 min 12 May 2026JOIN THE CURIOUS KIDS CLUB to participate in future episodes: SupportCuriousKids.com It's another episode of the Curious Kids Club! Today, we discuss how small fires can become huge forest fires We also ask the kids in the Curious Kids Club if they'd rather be firefighters or doctors Plus, we tell some jokes!
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How Do Bar Codes Work?
11 min 11 May 2026In this episode, we learn how bar codes help grocery store scanners know exactly what item you are buying We discover how black bars and white spaces make a pattern and how the store computer matches the scanned number to the right item and price!
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Where Did the Statue of Liberty Come From?
10 min 10 May 2026In this episode, we learn why France gave Liberty Enlightening the World to the United States!
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How Do Credit Cards Work?
9 min 9 May 2026In this episode, we learn why a card is not free money and what happens after a credit card purchase is "approved!" Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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Why Do Some Chicken Eggs Hatch and Some Don't?
10 min 8 May 2026Parent Note: We keep this explanation very clinical and non-specific However, it may still invite questions concerning how the rooster fertalizes the egg in the first place Why do some eggs hatch into chicks while the eggs in your refrigerator do not? In this episode, we explain the difference between fertilized and unfertilized eggs!
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How Does Your Tongue Stay Wet?
9 min 7 May 2026In this episode, we learn how saliva is made by your salivary glands and how it helps with tasting, chewing, swallowing, digestion, and keeping teeth clean!
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Why Do Cows Moo?
9 min 6 May 2026In this episode, we learn that cows moo to communicate with each other, their calves, and sometimes the people who care for them!
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How Long Can a Fish Survive Out of Water?
11 min 5 May 2026In this episode, we learn why most fish need to stay in water and how gills help fish get oxygen!
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How Are M&M's Made?
9 min 4 May 2026In this episode, we explore how these colorful candies are created in the factory, from the chocolate center to the thin candy shell, unique colors, and tiny printed "m." Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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What's the Difference Between a Mouse and a Rat?
10 min 3 May 2026In this episode, we explore the difference between mice and rats! We learn how size, body shape, ears, tails, and dropping can help us tell them apart!
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How Is Paint Made?
9 min 2 May 2026In this episode, we explore how paint is made and why it starts out wet but dries into color that sticks!
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Why Do Roads Crack?
11 min 1 May 2026Why do streets crack and how does a small damaged spot turn into a pothole?! In this episode, we learn how heat, cold, water, heavy vehicles, and shifting ground can all wear down pavement over time
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Why Do Cats and Dogs Have Whiskers?
7 min 30 April 2026In this episode, we learn that an animal's whiskers help sense touch, nearby objects, tiny air movements, and the space around their faces!
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Do Worms Have Hearts or Brains?
10 min 29 April 2026Have you ever found a worm in the dirt and wondered how it works? In this episode, we explore what's really going on inside a worm! Do they have brains, hearts, or something a little different?
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Why Is Peanut Butter So Sticky? (Curious Kids Club)
25 min 28 April 2026JOIN THE CURIOUS KIDS CLUB to participate in future episodes: SupportCuriousKids.com It's a new episode of the Curious Kids Club! Today, we're talking about FOOD! We ask the kids in the Curious Kids Club what their favorite foods are! And we also figure out why peanut butter is so sticky!
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What Is a Prime Number?
12 min 27 April 2026In this episode of Curious Kids Every Day , we learn what prime and composite numbers are by imagining apples arranged into equal groups!
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Why Are Old Movies in Black & White?
14 min 26 April 2026Why are so many old movies and TV shows in black and white? In this episode, we explore how early cameras worked, and why color was harder and more expensive to capture!
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How Is a Slinky Made?
9 min 25 April 2026How is a Slinky made, and why can it walk down stairs? In this episode, we explore how the amazing slinky works!
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How Do We Predict the Weather?
13 min 24 April 2026In this episode, we explore how scientists predict the weather using tools like radar, satellites, weather balloons, and computer models.. and why we sometimes get it wrong!
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What Would Happen If the Moon Disappeared?
13 min 23 April 2026In today's episode, we explore how the moon affects Earth in ways you might not even notice, from lighting up the night sky to helping create ocean tides
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How Do Rubber Bands Work?
11 min 22 April 2026In this episode, we explore how rubber bands can stretch, store energy, and snap back into shape!
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How Long Can Humans Hold Their Breath?
12 min 21 April 2026In today's episode, we explore why humans can only hold their breath for a limited amount of time ans what actually makes your body feel desperate to breathe again We also look at why trained athletes can hold their breath much longer than most people, and what the world record is for holding your breath!
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Where Did the Happy Birthday Song Come From?
10 min 20 April 2026In today's episode, we learn where the Happy Birthday song came from and how it started as a classroom song called "Good Morning to All." We also talk about the court case that kept the song tied up in copyright claims for many years
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How Do Electric Eels Shock You?
8 min 19 April 2026In today's episode, we explore how electric eels make electricity inside their own bodies using electrocytes!
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Why Do Bugs Bite Us?
13 min 18 April 2026In this episode, we explore why some bugs bite us and why some bugs sting when we get too close!
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What Are Blisters?
10 min 17 April 2026In today's episode, we talk about what a blister really is, how it forms, and why your body makes one in the first place Kids will learn how rubbing from shoes or socks can irritate the skin and how the body responds by creating a little fluid-filled cushion to protect the sore spot
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How Do Hot Air Balloons Fly?
10 min 16 April 2026In today's episode, we explore how hot air balloons rise into the sky! We learn how heated air becomes less dense than cooler air and gives the the hot air balloon LIFT!
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What Is the Smallest Animal on Earth?
11 min 15 April 2026In today's episode, we learn about Myxobolus shekel, an incredibly tiny animal that is so small it can only be seen with a microscope We discuss what a micrometer is and how something so small can still be considered a real animal
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What's the Difference Between Frogs and Toads? (Curious Kids Club)
24 min 14 April 2026JOIN THE CURIOUS KIDS CLUB to participate in future episodes: SupportCuriousKids.com It's a new episode of the Curious Kids Club! The one is all about FROGS & TOADS! We learn aboutthe differences between these two creatures, share some jokes, and then find out if the kids in the Curious Kids Club would rather jump high like a frog or run fast like a cheetah!
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How Long Does It Take to Become a Doctor?
11 min 13 April 2026In today's episode, we talk about how long it takes to become a doctor and why that training takes so many years!
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How Are Bridges Built Over Water?
13 min 12 April 2026In this episode, we explore how people build bridges over water We learn how engineers study the site and how giant materials are lifted and assembled step by step to bring it all together!
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How Are Drums Made at a Factory?
12 min 11 April 2026In today's episode, we learn how drum makers build the shell, attach the hardware, stretch on the drumheads, and test the sound of drums! We also explain why drums can handle being hit over and over again
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How Does Your Mail Get Delivered?
14 min 10 April 2026In today's episode, we explore how the post office knows where to send mail We learn learn how addresses, ZIP Codes, sorting machines, trucks, planes, and mail carriers all work together to help letters and packages travel to the right places
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How Do Grapes Become Raisins?
11 min 9 April 2026In this episode, we explore how juicy grapes turn into chewy raisins!
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What Is the Biggest Fish?
11 min 8 April 2026In this episode, we learn about the biggest fish on Earth.. THE WHALE SHARK!
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Why Are Apples Green or Red?
10 min 7 April 2026In today's episode, we explore why some apples are green and some are red and why they taste differently!
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Why Do Birds Migrate?
10 min 6 April 2026In this episode, we explore why some birds travel to different places during different seasons We learn how birds can use clues like the sun, stars, and even Earth's magnetic field to help them find their way
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How Does the Internet Work?
14 min 5 April 2026In today's episode, we explore how the internet works! We will learn how data travels in tiny pieces and how the internet connects devices across homes, cities.. even oceans!
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Why Don't You Remember Being a Baby?
16 min 4 April 2026In today's episode, we explore why people forget things and why you don't remember being a baby!
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How Are Marbles Made?
11 min 3 April 2026In today's episode, we learn how marbles are made from glass melted in a super-hot furnace and shaped into little round balls while still soft! We also learn how the swirls and colors inside marbles become part of the glass itself!
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What Happens When You Sprain Your Ankle?
12 min 2 April 2026In today's episode, we explore what really happens when you sprain your ankle We learn how ligaments help hold the ankle together and why pain, swelling, and bruising can show up after an injury
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What Was the Biggest Dinosaur?
11 min 1 April 2026In today's episode, we explore the biggest dinosaur ever discovered! We learn about the Argentinosaurus, what a sauropod is, and how fossils help scientists estimate dinosaur size!
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How Far Can Sea Turtles Swim? (Curious Kids Club)
27 min 31 March 2026JOIN THE CURIOUS KIDS CLUB to participate in future episodes: SupportCuriousKids.com It's a new episode of the Curious Kids Club! The one is all about TURTLES! We learn about how far they can travel, and then we find out from the kids in the Curious Kids Club whether they'd rather be a land turtle or a sea turtle We also share some riddles and jokes!
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What Is Fog?
11 min 30 March 2026In today's episode, we explore how tiny drops of water can make the world look hazy and hard to see through We learn how fog forms, why it often shows up in the morning, and why it can disappear so quickly!
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How Is Cotton Candy Made?
12 min 29 March 2026In today's episode, we explore how plain old sugar gets turned into fluffy cotton candy A cotton candy machine is a very clever device, and we learn ALL about it today!
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What Is TNT?
11 min 28 March 2026In today's episode, we explore what TNT really is (and what the letters stand for!), as well as what is actually happening during an explosion
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How Cold Is Antarctica?
12 min 27 March 2026In today's episode, we explore just how cold Antarctica really gets and why the middle of the continent is even colder than the coast!
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How Did Nintendo Get Its Name?
12 min 26 March 2026In today's episode, we explore what the name NINTENDO means Did you know that Nintendo is such an old company.. no one actually knows for sure what "Nintendo" means?! They started as a Japanese playing card company in 1889 eventually became one of the most famous video game companies in the world!
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What Is a Galaxy?
12 min 25 March 2026In today's episode, we explore what a galaxy is, and we learn what is at the center of OUR galaxy, The Milky Way!
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Why Do Frogs Croak at Night?
10 min 24 March 2026In today's episode, we explore why you are more likely to hear frogs calling after the sun goes down!
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Why Do Cakes Rise in the Oven?
15 min 23 March 2026In today's episode, we explore why cakes and other baked treats rise in the oven We learn how baking powder and baking soda create tiny gas bubbles, and how the cake "sets" so it stays tall and fluffy when it is done baking My kids asked if they could be in this episode, so there is some silly stuff at the end!
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Why Do We Sleep Talk?
11 min 22 March 2026In today's episode, we explore why people sometimes talk in their sleep We learn what somniloquy is and why a partially-awake brain can accidentally turn on the "talking" parts while the rest of the body stays asleep
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Why Does Soda Explode When You Shake It?
10 min 21 March 2026In today's episode, we explore why sodas spray everywhere after you shake them We learn what the fizz is made of and what causes the reaction!
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Why Do Crabs Walk Sideways?
10 min 20 March 2026In today's episode, we explore why crabs look so funny when they move, and why that sideways walk is actually the smartest way for them to get around
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Why Do You Cough?
11 min 19 March 2026In today's episode, we find out how your body uses a cough reflex to protect your airway! We learn learn what your brain and nerves do to start it and why a burst of air helps clear irritation so breathing stays nice and easy!
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Why Do You Get Butterflies in Your Stomach?
12 min 18 March 2026In today's episode, we explore why your stomach can feel fluttery when you get nervous We learn how your brain and belly communicate and what the fight-or-flight response does to digestion
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What Is Physics and How Do Things Move? (Curious Kids Club)
22 min 17 March 2026JOIN THE CURIOUS KIDS CLUB: SupportCuriousKids.com It's a new episode of the Curious Kids Club! The one is all about LEARNING! We answer Simon's question about what physics is, we read some riddles, and the kids in the Curious Kids Club share what makes someone a good teacher!
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Why Do Penguins Waddle?
9 min 16 March 2026In today's episode, we explore why penguins walk with that famous waddle We'll talk about how penguin legs are placed farther back on their bodies to help them swim powerfully and why short steps can help on slippery ice and snow!
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Why Does Liquid Stay in a Straw?
11 min 15 March 2026In today's episode, we figure out why liquid can stay inside a straw when you cover the top with your finger, and why it falls out the moment you let air back in It's all about air pressure!
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What Would Happen If the Sun Exploded?
15 min 14 March 2026In today's episode, we discuss what it would happen to the Earth is the sun were suddenly gone! We learn exactly why the Sun is such an important part of daily life on our planet!
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How Long Do Crocodiles Live?
12 min 13 March 2026In today's episode, we explore how long crocodiles can live and why the exact age of a very old crocodile can be hard to prove
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How Do Printers Work?
14 min 12 March 2026In today's episode, we figure out how printers turn a blank page into words and pictures and colors From inkjet printers to laser printers and thermal printers.. there are lots of different ways to print!
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Why Do Ice Cubes Crack in Your Drink?
11 min 11 March 2026In today's episode, we answer why frozen water sometimes makes cracking and popping sounds when it hits your drink
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How Do Dogs Bark?
11 min 10 March 2026In today's episode, we explore how dogs make their barking sound and why different barks can make different sounds
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Why Do Donuts Have Holes?
10 min 9 March 2026In today's episode, we figure out why donuts have holes! We talk about how heat moves through dough while it cooks and why thick dough can stay undercooked in the middle Warning: You will want a donut by the end of this episode!
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How Do Ceiling Fans Work?
12 min 8 March 2026In today's episode, we explain how a ceiling fan keeps spinning using electricity and its motor! We talk about the stator and rotor inside the motor and how a fan's motion is all about magnetic fields
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How Does a Refrigerator Keep Food Cold?
11 min 7 March 2026In today's episode, we're figuring out how a refrigerator keeps food cold by using a refrigerant that changes between liquid and gas, and a loop of parts like coils and a compressor that carry heat from the inside to the outside!
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How Do Automatic Doors Know You're There?
14 min 6 March 2026In today's episode, we explain how automatic sliding doors can "tell" when someone is approaching We explore the sensors that detect motion or heat and how safety beams help prevent the doors from closing when someone is still in the doorway
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Why Do Flamingos Stand on One Leg?
10 min 5 March 2026In today's episode, we explore why flamingos often stand on one leg while resting in water We learn how special leg joints allow these birds to balance efficiently with very little muscle effort
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How Do You Make Ice Cream?
16 min 4 March 2026In today's episode, we discuss how ice cream is made! We learn about all of the ingredients and why ice mixed with salt can get colder and help freeze the dessert faster
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Why Do Babies Spit Up So Much? (Curious Kids Club)
21 min 3 March 2026JOIN THE CURIOUS KIDS CLUB: SupportCuriousKids.com It's a new episode of the Curious Kids Club! The one is all about babies we answer Luka's question about why babies spit up so much, we read some jokes, and the kids in the Curious Kids Club share what they think it must be like to be a baby!
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How Do Thermometers Check Your Temperature?
10 min 2 March 2026In today's episode, we explore how thermometers measure your body temperature, including how different types detect heat and turn it into numbers you can read
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Why Do Your Fingers Go Numb When It's Cold?
13 min 1 March 2026In today's episode, we learn why your fingers can go numb in cold weather and how your body redirects blood flow to protect important organs
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Why Does Exercise Make You Feel Good?
15 min 28 February 2026In today's episode, we discover why moving your body through exercise can improve your mood and release special chemicals in your brain that help you feel good
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How Do You Know When You Fall Asleep?
12 min 27 February 2026In today's episode, we explore what changes in your brain and body when you fall asleep and how scientists can tell the exact moment your body shifts from being awake to being asleep
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Why Does Glass Look Invisible?
11 min 26 February 2026In today's episode, we learn why glass looks almost invisible! We discover why certain materials let light travel through while others block or reflect it
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What Happens When You Bite Your Tongue?
10 min 25 February 2026In today's episode, we find out what happens inside your mouth when you accidentally bite your tongue and how your body works quickly to heal the tiny injury
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Why Are Some Stars Brighter than Others?
14 min 24 February 2026In today's episode, we explore why some stars look brighter than others, and we learn how distance, size, and weather conditions all affect what we see when we look up at the night sky
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How Is Cardboard Made?
10 min 23 February 2026In today's episode, we follow the path of cardboard.. from wood or recycled paper into watery pulp, then into paper sheets, and finally into the strong shipping material used for boxes, with a wavy inside layer that helps it resist being crushed!
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Why Do Grown Ups Get Gray Hair?
10 min 22 February 2026In today's episode, we explore why grown ups get more grey or white hair as they get older!
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Why Do You Hear Ringing When It's Very Quiet?
11 min 21 February 2026In today's episode, we explore why you might hear a faint ringing or high tone when the room gets extremely quiet, and what your brain and hearing system are doing in the background even when there is no obvious sound!
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What Would Happen If the Moon Crashed into the Earth?
13 min 20 February 2026In today's episode, we explore a curious, hypothetical question: what would happen if the Moon crashed into Earth? We learn about gravity, speed, impacts, ocean waves, and how Earth's spin could change if something massive hit our planet
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Why Do We Blush?
11 min 19 February 2026In today's episode, we explore why your face can feel hot and look red when you get embarrassed, and how your brain and blood vessels work together to change blood flow in your cheeks
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Why Do Bright Lights Hurt Your Eyes?
11 min 18 February 2026In today's episode, we talk about why it hurts when a bright light hits your eyes, and why do you sometimes see little spots when you close your eyes afterward We explore how your eyes control incoming light and why your vision sometimes needs a moment to reset
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How Are Legos Made? (Curious Kids Club)
21 min 17 February 2026JOIN THE CURIOUS KIDS CLUB: SupportCuriousKids.com In today's episode, we explore how LEGO bricks are made! This is a CURIOUS KIDS CLUB episode, so we also read some jokes submitted by YOU and then we hear from kids in the Curious Kids Club about where they are from and what their favorite things are about where they live!
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Why Do Snakes Lose Their Skin?
9 min 16 February 2026In today's episode, we explore why snakes shed their skin! We learn qhy shedding helps snakes grow and stay healthy
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Why Do Balloons Shrink Over Time?
10 min 15 February 2026In today's episode, we find out why a balloon can get smaller over time even if it never pops!
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How Do Squids Squirt Ink?
10 min 14 February 2026In today's episode, we explore how squids protect themselves by releasing a dark cloud and jetting away fast!
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Why Do You Get Shocked When You Touch Things?
12 min 13 February 2026In today's episode, we figure out why you sometimes get a little zap when you touch things, especially in the winter We explain how electrons can build up on your body and why touching metal can make that charge move all at once
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Why Do You Have a Belly Button?
11 min 12 February 2026In today's episode, we figure out why you have a belly button We learn how a baby gets oxygen and nutrients before being born, and why your belly button is a tiny reminder of how you grew before you ever took your first breath
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How Smart Are Baboons?
10 min 11 February 2026In today's episode, we explore how smart baboons are by looking at what "smart" can mean in the animal world, including problem solving, memory, learning by watching others, and making quick decisions in the moment
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How Do Muscles Grow Bigger?
12 min 10 February 2026In today's episode, we explore why your body "upgrades" itself after exercise, and how muscles grow bigger over time
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Why Do Some People Snore?
9 min 9 February 2026In today's episode, we explore what snoring is and why some people snore more than others!
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Why Is Your Voice Louder When You Cover Your Ears?
12 min 8 February 2026In today's episode, we explore why your voice sounds louder (and strange!) when you cover your ears We learn that sound is made of vibrations, and that you hear your own voice in two ways: through the air and through vibrations traveling through your head!
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Why Do Markers Dry Out?
12 min 7 February 2026In today's episode, we figure out why markers dry out so fast when the cap is left off We learn what marker ink is made of and how evaporation slowly steals the liquid that makes the color flow
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How Do X-Rays Work?
10 min 6 February 2026In today's episode, we learn how doctors can take a picture of the inside of your body using invisible X-ray light and why bones show up so clearly in the image
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Why Does Your Nose Get Stuffy?
9 min 5 February 2026In today's episode, we explore what's really happening when your nose gets stuffy, and why it can feel like it refills with mucus right after you blow it!
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Asteroids vs Meteorites: What's the Difference?
14 min 4 February 2026In today's episode, we learn about the different between asteroid and a meteorite, and then we clear up the confusing space rock words: meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite
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Why Are Dogs' Noses Wet? (Curious Kids Club)
18 min 3 February 2026JOIN THE CURIOUS KIDS CLUB: SupportCuriousKids.com It's another episode of CURIOUS KIDS CLUB! Thse are special episodes where members of the Curious Kids Club can help create the show! Today, we explore why dogs often have wet noses, then we tell some jokes, and finally, Josh asks YOU what your favorite game to play is!
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How Do TVs Work?
12 min 2 February 2026In today's episode, we explore how a screen can show moving pictures by using millions of tiny pixels that change color and brightness incredibly fast
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Why Can't You See a Clock's Hour Hand Move?
10 min 1 February 2026In today's episode, we talk about why you can watch the hour hand for a long time and still never catch it moving, even though it is always on the move We explore how slowly the hour hand turns, how gears inside a clock control the speed of each hand, and why your eyes are much better at noticing quick changes than tiny, steady motion
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How Do Snails Move?
12 min 31 January 2026In today's episode, we explore how snails move even though they don't have legs We learn how a snail's muscular foot, slow muscle waves, and slippery slime work together to help snails crawl across the ground, up walls, and even across ceilings!
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How Do Tall Buildings Not Fall Down?
11 min 30 January 2026In today's episode, we explore how skyscrapers and other tall buildings stay standing without tipping over, even when strong winds blow or storms roll through We learn how deep foundations spread out weight, how steel and reinforced concrete act like a building's skeleton, and why many tall buildings are actually designed to sway a little to stay safe
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Why Do Animals Hibernate?
12 min 29 January 2026In today's episode, we explore why animals hibernate and how slowing down helps them survive cold winters when food is hard to find
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Where Does All the Trash Go?
10 min 28 January 2026In today's episode, we follow the journey of trash after it leaves your house and discover where it all ends up, whether it's garbage, compost, recycling.. or even batteries!
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How Do iPhones Work?
11 min 27 January 2026In today's episode, we explore how iPhones work From touch screens and batteries to processors and radio waves, we discuss what makes those pocket-sized computers function just right
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Why Is Water Wet?
8 min 26 January 2026In today's episode, we explore a question that seems simple but is surprisingly tricky: why is water wet? We talk about what "wet" actually means and how your skin senses water
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What's the Difference Between a Tree and a Bush?
8 min 25 January 2026In today's episode, we explore how trees and bushes are different, even though they can look very similar We talk about trunks, stems, height, and shape to understand how scientists tell them apart!
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How Are Diamonds Made?
10 min 24 January 2026In today's episode, we explore how diamonds are made and why they are so rare We learn how simple carbon can turn into a sparkling gem deep underground with the help of heat and pressure
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How Are Stuffed Animals Made?
9 min 23 January 2026In today's episode, we explore how stuffed animals are designed, sewn, stuffed, and checked before they become a child's favorite bedtime companion
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How Do Birds Build Their Nests?
11 min 22 January 2026In today's episode, we explore how birds build their nests, from choosing the perfect spot to weaving together sticks, grass, feathers, and even spider silk We also discover how birds remember exactly where their nest is using landmarks and strong memory
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Why Do We Get Pimples?
11 min 21 January 2026In today's episode, we explore what pimples are and what your skin is trying to do when a pore gets clogged We also talk about oil glands, bacteria, and why even babies can sometimes get pimples while their skin is still adjusting to life on the outside!
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How Do Hurricanes Form?
11 min 20 January 2026In today's episode, we talk about the "recipe" a hurricane needs to form and why the storm begins to spin! Plus, we discuss why hurricanes can only form in certain places!
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How Do Firefighters Put Out Fires?
13 min 19 January 2026In today's episode, we explore how firefighters use science and special tools to stop fires by removing heat, fuel, or oxygen!
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What Makes Tape Sticky?
9 min 18 January 2026In today's episode, we explore what makes tape sticky and why it can stick so well without turning into a solid lump on the roll We talk about pressure and the tiny invisible forces that help tape hold things together
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Why Is a Cactus So Sharp?
8 min 17 January 2026In today's episode, we explore why cacti are so sharp and how those prickly spines help them survive in hot, dry deserts
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Why Does the Power Go Out Sometimes?
13 min 16 January 2026In today's episode, we explore why the power sometimes goes out and how electricity travels from faraway power plants to your home We learn how weather, accidents, heavy electricity use, and safety systems can all play a role in power outages
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Why Do You Need to Go to the Bathroom? (Captain Curious)
17 min 15 January 2026Note to Parents: The word "poop" is used only once to clarify that this is what is meant by the more clinical term "feces." This episode avoids crude humor Our digestive system adventure comes to an end! Captain Curious explores the LARGE INTESTINE and what's really going on when a person feels the urge to go to the bathroom!
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How Does a Stethoscope Hear Your Heartbeat?
8 min 14 January 2026In today's episode, we learn how doctors use stethoscopes to hear heartbeats and breathing We explore how the amazing way a stethoscope collects and guides sound!
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How Are Cartoons Made?
13 min 13 January 2026In today's episode, we explore how still drawings can turn into moving pictures Kids learn how animation works and why our brains see motion
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Why Do People Look Tiny from Far Away?
17 min 12 January 2026In today's episode, we talk about PERSPECTIVE and PERCEPTION! We explore why things look tiny when they are far away, even though their real size never changes
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Why Do You Get Chapped Lips in the Winter?
16 min 11 January 2026In today's episode, we explore why winter makes your lips feel dry and cracky, and why your knuckles can sometimes split and bleed We'll learn what cold, dry air does to your skin and why lips struggle more than other skin!
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How Are Roller Coasters Safe?
15 min 10 January 2026In today's episode, we explore how roller coasters are designed, built, and tested, from the very first big hill to the wheels that keep the train locked safely onto the track
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Why Isn't There Air in Outer Space?
15 min 9 January 2026In today's episode, we explore why you can breathe on Earth but not in outer space.. and how gravity holds the key!
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What Does the Small Intestine Do? (Captain Curious)
12 min 8 January 2026In today's episode, Captain Curious shrinks down and takes a trip through the small intestine Along the way, we explore what the small intestine does and its three distinct sections: the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum
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Why Do You Look Like Your Parents?
14 min 7 January 2026NOTE TO PARENTS: This episode is very clinical and avoids explaining how the process begins, but it may invite questions about how exactly Mom and Dad "share DNA" in the first place In today's episode, we explore why kids often have the same eyes, smile, hair color, or face shape as people in their family We learn how DNA works like an instruction book inside your cells, how genes and chromosomes carry traits, and why your look is a one-of-a-kind mix
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Why Do You Get a Brain Freeze When Eating Ice Cream?
11 min 6 January 2026In today's episode, we explore why a "brain freeze" can hurt so suddenly when you eat something very cold, and why it feels like the pain is in your forehead even though it starts in the roof of your mouth!
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Why Are Days Shorter in the Winter?
14 min 5 January 2026In today's episode, we explore why it gets dark earlier in the winter, and what's really happening with the Sun and the Earth when days feel shorter! It's all about the Earth's TILT!
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When Happens When You Lose Blood?
11 min 4 January 2026In today's episode, we explore what happens when you lose blood, how your body quickly stops the bleeding, and how it makes brand new blood parts again using a "factory" inside your bones called bone marrow
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Why Does a Compass Always Point North?
11 min 3 January 2026In today's episode, we learn how Earth acts like a giant magnet and how that helps a compass always point north!
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What Happens When You Throw Up? (Curious Kids Club)
19 min 2 January 2026It's another episode of the Curious Kids Club! We invite members of the club to help create this monthly episode Today, we discuss what happens when you throw up, and then we read some riddles submitted by kids in the Curious Kids Club We also telll some jokes and finish things out by listening to some listener submissions about wha tto do when you're stuck inside all day!
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Why Do Cats Purr?
9 min 1 January 2026In today's episode, we explore why a cozy rumbling sound can mean more than one thing, and how cats create their distinct purring!
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Why Does a Lizard's Tail Fall Off?
10 min 31 December 2025In today's episode, we explore why lizards can drop their tails on purpose and how their bodies are able to grow them back We learn how a wiggling tail can distract predators and why regrowing a tail takes time and energy!
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Why Do Batteries in Your Toys Die?
12 min 30 December 2025In today's episode, we explore what batteries actually do and why they eventually stop working We learn what's happening inside a batter and why different toys need different kinds and numbers of batteries
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Why Do You Get a Headache?
11 min 29 December 2025In today's episode, we explore what headaches are and what your body might be trying to tell you when your head starts to hurt
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Why Do Clothes Shrink in the Dryer?
11 min 28 December 2025In today's episode, we explore why clothes shrink in the dryer and what is really happening to the tiny fibers inside your favorite shirts and pants
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Why Do Your Fingers Get Wrinkled in the Bath Tub?
8 min 27 December 2025In today's episode, we explore why your fingers get wrinkled and pruny after spending time in the bath or swimming pool, and how your nerves and blood vessels work together to make it happen!
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How Do Large Fish Get to the Aquarium?
10 min 26 December 2025In today's episode, we explore how huge sea animals like sharks safely travel from one place to another and end up swimming in aquariums! Curious Kids Every Day is an interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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Why Do Some Trees Stay Green All Year Long?
9 min 25 December 2025In today's episode, we explore why some trees stay green all year long, even during cold winter months when most trees lose their leaves Curious Kids Every Day is an interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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Why Are Vitamins Good for You?
9 min 24 December 2025In today's episode, we explore why vitamins are good for your body and how these tiny nutrients help you grow and stay healthy
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How Does a Piano Make Music?
12 min 23 December 2025In today's episode, we explore how a piano makes music and what's really happening inside when you press a key From tiny hammers and stretched strings to a giant wooden soundboard, we break down how movement turns into beautiful sound
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Why Do Dogs Lick You?
8 min 22 December 2025In today's episode, we explore why dogs lick people and what those licks might actually mean From saying hello and showing affection to calming themselves down or getting attention, we learn how dogs use licking as a way to communicate
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Why Can't You Just Eat Candy All the Time?
10 min 21 December 2025In today's episode, we explore why candy tastes so good, why our brains love sugar, and why it is not a great idea to eat sweets ALL the time! Curious Kids Every Day is an interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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How Many Babies Are Born Every Second?
13 min 20 December 2025In today's episode, we explore how many babies are born every second and what that tells us about the way the world's population changes over time Plus, we talk about how you could fit every single person on earth into the state of Texas!
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How Do Calculators Know Every Math Problem?
22 min 19 December 2025In today's episode, we break down how calculators really work by following the exact steps they use to solve math problems We explore base 10 (the way humans normally write numbers), base 2 (the system calculators use inside), and why binary patterns of 0s and 1s make it easier for electricity to represent numbers Then, we solve a math problem together just like a calculator would!
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What Really Happens Inside Your Stomach? (Captain Curious)
13 min 18 December 2025In today's Captain Curious episode, we travel into the stomach and learn what it is, what it does, and what really happens to food from the moment it arrives from the esophagus until it exits into the small intestine
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Why Do We Get Fevers?
9 min 17 December 2025In today's episode, we explore what fevers are and why your body raises its temperature to fight germs! Curious Kids Every Day is an interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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Why Do You Get Carsick?
10 min 16 December 2025In today's episode, we explore why some people feel sick in the car and why that strange feeling usually disappears as soon as the ride ends We learn how the eyes, inner ears, and brain work together to sense motion and keep everything on track
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How Are Snowflakes Made?
11 min 15 December 2025In today's episode, we explore how snowflakes are made, starting high up in cold clouds where tiny ice crystals begin forming around microscopic particles like dust!
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How Do Solar Panels Work?
13 min 14 December 2025In today's episode, we explore how solar panels turn sunlight into electricity We learn what photons are and how silicon solar cells can set electrons into motion!
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Can You Make Your Own Board Game?
15 min 13 December 2025In today's episode, we explore how board games are really made, from the first idea in a designer's notebook to the huge factory machines that print, cut, and pack all the pieces together We also create our own board game together!
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Why Do We Cry When We Are Sad?
14 min 12 December 2025In today's episode, we explore why humans cry when they feel sad, happy, overwhelmed, or stresse, and we learn about the three different types of tears our bodies make!
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How Fast Does the Esophagus Move Food? (Captain Curious)
11 min 11 December 2025In today's episode, Captain Curious slows down time inside the esophagus to find out how food actually travels from the mouth to the stomach We hear what peristalsis is, learn about the powerful sphincters at the top and bottom of the esophagus, discover how the slippery mucosa helps food slide safely, and find out why water and hot tea feel so different as they rush past on the way to the stomach
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What Would Happen If the Earth Stopped Spinning?
12 min 10 December 2025In today's episode, we explore what would happen if the Earth stopped spinning We learn why we don't feel the Earth turning and how day, night, weather, and oceans would behave on a non-spinning planet
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Why Do Some People Sleepwalk?
10 min 9 December 2025In today's episode, we explore why some people sleepwalk and what is happening inside the brain when it occurs We learn about deep sleep, how the brain controls movement, and why sleepwalking is more common in children!
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Why Do We Sweat?
11 min 8 December 2025In today's episode, we explore why your body makes sweat (and what it's made of!) We learn about evaporation, sweat glands, temperature control, and why sweat sometimes smells different
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How Do We Know What Dinosaurs Looked Like?
11 min 7 December 2025In today's episode, we explore how scientists figure out what dinosaurs looked like without ever seeing them in real life Let's learn how fossils, footprints, muscle marks, and rare skin impressions help experts rebuild these amazing creatures from the clues they left behind!
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Where Does Waste Go After You Flush the Toilet?
12 min 6 December 2025Note for parents: This episode talks about the journey of waste, but I avoid crudeness and do not use words like "poop" or "pee." In today's episode, we follow the hidden journey that water and waste takes after you flush the toilet We learn how pipes, sewers, and treatment plants work together to clean water and return it safely to nature
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How Does Glue Make Things Stick Together?
11 min 5 December 2025In today's episode, we explore how glue sticks things together and how the process is different for different types of glue!
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What Happens in Your Mouth When You Eat? (Captain Curious)
14 min 4 December 2025In today's episode, Captain Curious is BACK! We begin an adventure inside the mouth to explore the first stage of the digestive system We look at how teeth chew, how the tongue and cheeks move food around, how saliva helps break food down, and what happens when you swallow as we search for the mystery item that is making the Imaginary Astronaut's tummy hurt!
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How Are Mountains Made?
12 min 3 December 2025In today's episode, we explore how mountains form and what forces shape them over time From colliding tectonic plates to rising magma and cracking crust, we learn that mountains are clues that our planet is always changing!
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What Is Outside of Outer Space?
14 min 2 December 2025In today's episode, we explore whether space has an edge and what might lie beyond the part of the universe we can see!
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How Deep Is the Ocean? (Curious Kids Club)
14 min 1 December 2025This is a very special episode of Curious Kids Every Day! It features submissions from kids in the CURIOUS KIDS CLUB! If your family would like to join, please visit SupportCuriousKids.com One Curious Kids Club member asked how deep the ocean is, so we answer that question Then, we read some jokes that were submitted Finally, we listen to some recordings from kids in the Curious Kids Club as they answer the question: "What is your favorite thing about Christmas?" Please visit CuriousKidsEveryDay.com to get a free printable with activity ideas that don't involve screens
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How Many People Does It Take to Make a Pencil?
11 min 30 November 2025In today's episode, we explore how something as small as a pencil requires thousands of people working together across forests, mines, factories and shipping routes We discover how no ONE person can create a pencil all alone!
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Why Does Play-Doh Dry Out?
10 min 29 November 2025In today's episode, we explore why Play-Doh dries out when you leave the lid off We learn why water is the key to keeping it soft and squishy!
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Why Are Skunks So Smelly?
9 min 28 November 2025In today's episode, we find out why skunks have such a powerful smell and how their stinky spray helps keep them safe from predators!
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How Do Doctors Make You Sleep During Surgery?
12 min 27 November 2025In today's episode, we explore how doctors help people fall safely and comfortably asleep using special medicine called anesthesia We learn how it works (and how the body wakes back up afterward!)
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Why Does the Sky Change Colors at Sunrise & Sunset?
11 min 26 November 2025In today's episode, we explore why the sky shows beautiful reds, oranges, pinks, and purples during sunrise and sunset, and why it usually looks blue the rest of the day We learn how light scatters, why the angle of the sun matters, and how dust, water, and clouds help create amazing colors
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How Do Fire Extinguishers Work?
11 min 25 November 2025In today's episode, we explore how fire extinguishers actually stop a fire We'll learn about the fire triangle and how extinguishers use powder or carbon dioxide to remove the ingredients necessary for a fire to keep burning!
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What If You Never Cut Your Fingernails?
13 min 24 November 2025In today's episode, we explore how fingernails grow and learn about all the different parts, from the nail matrix, to the lunula, to the nail plate.. all the way to the free edge!
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Why Do Elephants Have Big Trunks?
11 min 23 November 2025In today's episode, we explore why elephants have such big, flexible trunks and how this incredible tool helps them smell, eat, drink, communicate, swim, and stay cool Plus, we learn how many muscles are inside a trunk! It's way more than you think!
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Why Do Dollar Bills Look So Weird?
11 min 22 November 2025In today's episode, we explore all the strange details on a dollar bill We learn what dollar bills are made of, why they are green, and what the serial number means!
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Why Do You Get a Sore Throat?
10 min 21 November 2025In today's episode, we explore why your throat gets red and it hurts to swallow when you have a "sore throat!" Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child's intelligence and curiosity
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Why Do You Have Wax in Your Ears?
9 min 20 November 2025In today's episode, we explore how your ears make wax and why this strange substance actually protects your ears!
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Why Do Dolphins Jump Out of the Water?
11 min 19 November 2025In today's episode, we explore why dolphins leap out of the water and what those amazing jumps tell us about how they live, breathe, hunt and communicate
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How Do Traffic Lights Know When to Change Colors?
11 min 18 November 2025In today's episode, we explore how the lights at intersections know when to change We learn how timers, sensors, and small computers work together to keep cars moving safely and smoothly
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How Do Telescopes See So Far Away?
10 min 17 November 2025In today's episode, we explore how telescopes gather and bend light so your eyes can see faraway moons, planets, stars, and galaxies in incredible detail We will learn why lenses and mirrors make it happen and why bigger telescopes can reveal more of the universe
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What Is a Paradox?
16 min 16 November 2025In today's episode, we explore one of the strangest and most fascinating concepts in all of logic: paradoxes We discover how certain statements can twist back on themselves and make our brains spin in circles From the classic "This sentence is false" puzzle to stories involving time loops, this episode dives into the world of mind-bending contradictions
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