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What Causes Cavities in Your Teeth? (Curious Kids Club)
Sign up for the Curious Kids Club: SupportCuriousKids.com Have you ever wondered why we actually need to brush our teeth? In this episode, we explain what’s happening inside your mouth […]
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What Is an Eclipse?
What causes solar and lunar eclipses, and why do they only happen at certain times? Today we learn all about eclipses! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast […]
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How Do Fireflies Glow?
Today we’re chasing down the mystery of how fireflies glow and the reasons they light up! You’ll learn about bioluminescence, cold light, and the amazing chemicals that help fireflies flash […]
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How Do Bees Make Honey?
Today we learn the sweet science behind how bees make honey, and we discover just how much flying it takes to make a single jar. Curious Kids Every Day is […]
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Why Do Beavers Build Dams?
Today we learn how beavers use their teeth and front paws to build dams and how the ponds can change wetland habitats! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive […]
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Why Do You Sink in Quicksand?
Quicksand 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 […]
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How Do Woodpeckers Keep from Hurting Their Heads?
Woodpeckers 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 […]
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How Do Suction Cups Stick to Things?
Suction 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 […]
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Why Don’t Pets Get Sick When We Get Sick?
On 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 […]
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How Are Crayons Made?
In 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 […]
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