Author: Josh
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Why Do Cars Need Gas?
In today’s episode, we’re finding out why cars need gas to move! From the gas pump nozzle to the tiny explosions inside an engine, we explain how fuel turns into […]
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How Does a Bicycle Stay Balanced?
In today’s episode, we explore how bicycles stay balanced! Why does a bike fall over when it’s still, but glide smoothly when it’s moving? We explain how how motion and […]
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Why Do Oceans Have Waves?
In today’s episode, we explore why the ocean is never truly flat. From wind that transfers energy into the sea, to tides caused by the Moon and Sun, to special […]
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Why Do We Feel Pain?
In today’s episode, we explore why we feel pain and discover how it’s actually your brain’s warning system keeping you safe. You’ll learn how nerves send signals to the brain […]
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What Is the Fastest Bird?
In today’s episode, we learn about the fastest bird on Earth: the incredible peregrine falcon! It dives at over 240 miles per hour! Plus, we discuss other super-speedy birds like […]
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Why Do Fire Ants Sting?
In today’s episode, we’re finding out why fire ants sting and why it burns so much! We explain how fire ants protect their colonies, how their venom works, and why […]
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Detective Curious: What Are Anagrams?
Detective Curious has one more mystery to solve if he’s going to get out of the World of Words and finally figure out who IA is! Today, we learn all […]
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How Can You Guess a Dice Roll?
In today’s episode, we explore the math behind luck and learn why 7 is the most common number when you roll two dice! We explain what probability means, how it […]
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Why Can You Erase Pencil Writing?
In today’s episode, we find out what really happens when you erase something you wrote with a pencil! Discover how graphite, friction, and a little bit of rubber work together […]
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How Does a Vacuum Cleaner Suck Up Dirt?
In today’s episode, we explore how a vacuum cleaner actually sucks up dirt! Air pressure, spinning fans, and powerful motors work together to pull dust and crumbs right off the […]
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