# Curious Kids Every Day > A Daily, Educational Podcast for Kids and Families! ## Posts - [How Much Do Clouds Weigh?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-much-do-clouds-weigh/): Clouds can be fluffy, flat, or wispy…but did you know some clouds can stretch for hundreds of miles or grow taller than Mount Everest? In today’s episode, we look up […] - [Why Do Some People Have Freckles?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-some-people-have-freckles/): Have you ever wondered why some people have freckles and others don’t? In today’s episode, we explore what freckles really are, why they appear more in the sun, and how […] - [What Is a Black Hole?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-a-black-hole/): 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 […] - [Why Do We Shiver When We Are Cold?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-we-shiver-when-we-are-cold/): Why do our teeth chatter and our bodies shake when we get really cold? And why does it sometimes happen when we’re nervous, too? In this episode, we explore how […] - [How Do Babies Grow in Mom’s Womb?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-babies-grow-in-moms-womb/): NOTE TO PARENTS: I keep this discussion very general and don’t discuss how babies are concieved. The explanation of the process begins as if the baby already exists. With that […] - [Captain Curious: How Does Jupiter Protect the Earth?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/captain-curious-how-does-jupiter-protect-the-earth/): Blast off with Captain Curious to Jupiter! We fly to the striped giant and discover why it is so enormous, why you cannot land on it, and how its super […] - [Why Are Some Months Longer Than Others?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-are-some-months-longer-than-others/): Today, we uncover why some months have 31 days, others have 30, and why February is the shortest with 28 (and sometimes 29!). We trace the story from early sky […] - [Can You Make Your Own Water?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/can-you-make-your-own-water/): Can you actually make your own water? Today, we’re diving into what water is made of, how dangerous it is to try making it from scratch, and where bottled water […] - [Why Is Blood Red?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-is-blood-red/): Have you ever gotten a cut and seen your bright red blood? Why is it that color? And why is it sometimes DARK red, instead? In today’s episode, we’re diving […] - [How Does Money Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-money-work/): It’s a lesson in economics on Curious Kids Every Day! Have you ever gotten money for your birthday and used it to buy something special? Did you wonder what determines […] - [Where Do Groceries Come From?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/where-do-groceries-come-from/): Have you ever wondered where all the food at the grocery store comes from? Today we’re going behind the scenes to learn how fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, and even cookies […] - [How Do Fish See Underwater?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-fish-see-underwater/): Have you ever opened your eyes underwater in a pool and noticed how blurry everything looks? What do you think it’s like for a fish?! Do they see things the […] - [Captain Curious: Will Humans Really Go to Mars?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/captain-curious-will-humans-really-go-to-mars/): Hop aboard the spaceboat with Captain Curious as we blast off toward the red planet: Mars! What would it take for humans to actually visit Mars someday? As we explore […] - [What Is Daylight Savings Time?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-daylight-savings-time/): Have you ever wondered why it stays light so late in the summer, or why it gets dark so early in the winter? It’s not just because of the Earth’s […] - [How Do Trash Trucks Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-trash-trucks-work/): How do trash trucks pick up your garbage, squish it down, and make room for more? In today’s episode, we explore how these giant rolling machines work (from robotic arms […] - [How Are Houses Made?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-are-houses-made/): Have you ever driven past a house being built and wondered what all those workers are doing? In today’s episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we’re looking at how houses […] - [How Do Big Boats Float?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-big-boats-float/): Have you ever looked at a giant cruise ship and thought, “How does that thing NOT SINK?!” Boats come in all shapes and sizes, from tiny kayaks to large cruise […] - [How Are Video Games Made?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-are-video-games-made/): Video games can take you to magical worlds, exciting races, and tricky puzzles, but how are they made in the first place? In this episode, we explore every step of […] - [Are Dogs Colorblind?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/are-dogs-colorblind/): Have you ever wondered how your dog sees the world? Do dogs see all the colors we do, or is their vision totally different? In today’s episode, we learn what […] - [Captain Curious: How Does the Moon Change the Earth?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/captain-curious-how-does-the-moon-change-the-earth/): What does the Moon really do for Earth… and how does it affect us every single day? In this Captain Curious space adventure, we blast off to explore Earth’s closest […] - [Why Do Mosquito Bites Itch?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-mosquito-bites-itch/): Bug bites can be so annoying… especially when they itch like crazy! In today’s episode, we find out why mosquito bites itch and what your body is actually doing when […] - [Do Rainbows Touch the Ground?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/do-rainbows-touch-the-ground/): Rainbows are beautiful, but have you ever wondered what they really are… or if they actually touch the ground? In today’s episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we’ll discover how […] - [Where Do Rocks Come From?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/where-do-rocks-come-from/): Rocks are all around us! On the sidewalk, in the mountains, even in your own backyard. But where do they actually come from? In this episode, we explore how different […] - [Why Do We Have to Blink?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-we-have-to-blink/): Have you ever played the blinking game? You know, where you try to go as long as you can without blinking? It’s tricky, isn’t it? In today’s episode, we explore […] - [How Do Escalators Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-escalators-work/): Have you ever stepped onto an escalator and wondered where the steps go when they disappear? Today on Curious Kids Every Day, we’re taking a ride beneath the surface to […] - [How Long Would It Take to Walk across the United States?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-long-would-it-take-to-walk-across-the-united-states/): Ever wondered how long it would take to walk all the way across the United States? In today’s episode, we use some multiplication and division to figure out how many […] - [Captain Curious: Why Is Earth the Only Planet We Can Live On?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/captain-curious-why-is-earth-the-only-planet-we-can-live-on/): Why can we live on Earth… but not on any of the other planets? In this Captain Curious adventure, we explore the three big reasons Earth is just right for […] - [How Is Paper Made?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-is-paper-made/): Have you ever drawn a picture, folded a paper airplane, or written a story on a sheet of paper and then wondered where that paper came from? In today’s episode, […] - [How Do Tornadoes Form?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-tornadoes-form/): What exactly is a tornado, and how does something made of air get strong enough to lift cars and tear down trees? In today’s episode, we explore how warm air, […] - [How Do We Get Electricity?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-we-get-electricity/): Have you ever touched something and felt a tiny zap? That’s electricity! Znd believe it or not, it’s the same kind of energy that powers your lights, your TV, and […] - [Who Invented the Alphabet?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/who-invented-the-alphabet/): In today’s episode, we travel back thousands of years to find out how the letters we use every day first came to be. From the trading ships of the Phoenicians […] - [What If Everyone in the World Shared One Giant Pizza?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-if-everyone-in-the-world-shared-one-giant-pizza/): What if every single person on Earth got a slice of the same pizza? In today’s episode, we find out just how big that pizza would need to be, and […] - [How Fast Does Light Travel?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-fast-does-light-travel/): Have you ever wondered what a lightyear really is? Even though it has the word “year” in it, a lightyear doesn’t measure time… it measures distance! In this episode, we […] - [Captain Curious: Why Is Venus the Hottest Planet?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/captain-curious-why-is-venus-the-hottest-planet/): Venus might look like a glowing pearl from far away, but up close it’s a wild, dangerous place full of crushing pressure, acid clouds, and huge volcanoes. In this Captain […] - [How Does Music Change the Way We Feel?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-music-change-the-way-we-feel/): 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, spark memories, and make your […] - [How Are Cars Built?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-are-cars-built/): Cars are everywhere! But have you ever wondered how they’re made? In today’s episode, we take a trip into the factory to explore how cars go from a pile of […] - [How Do Fireflies Glow?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-fireflies-glow/): Have you ever seen a tiny light blinking in the dark grass at night? In this episode, we’re chasing down the mystery of how fireflies glow and the reasons they […] - [Why Do We Sneeze?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-we-sneeze/): ACHOO! Have you ever let out a huge sneeze and wondered why it even happens in the first place? In today’s episode, we’re taking a closer look at one of […] - [How Do Trains Move?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-trains-move/): Have you ever watched a train 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. […] - [What Is an Echo?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-an-echo/): Have you ever shouted into a cave or canyon and heard your own voice come back? That’s an echo—and today, we’re learning what makes it happen! In this episode, kids […] - [Captain Curious: Why is a Day on Mercury Longer than a Year?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/captain-curious-why-is-a-day-on-mercury-longer-than-a-year/): Did you know a single day on Mercury lasts longer than its whole year? In this episode, Captain Curious takes listeners on an unforgettable journey to the closest planet to […] - [How Do Time Zones Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-time-zones-work/): What time is it where you are right now? Did you know it might not be the same time for someone else, even if they’re just a few states or […] - [Vegetables vs Fruits: What’s the difference?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/vegetables-vs-fruits-whats-the-difference/): What makes a fruit a fruit… and a vegetable a vegetable? Is it how it tastes? Where it grows? Whether you’d find it in a fruit salad? Today we’re digging […] - [Why Do Roller Coasters Make You Feel Weird?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-roller-coasters-make-you-feel-weird/): Why do roller coasters make your stomach feel funny or like you’re floating right out of your seat? In this exciting episode, we explore the weird and wonderful forces that […] - [What Are Molecules?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-are-molecules/): What is peanut butter made of? What about jelly? Or a chair? Or your own hands? If we keep zooming in smaller and smaller, we eventually reach the tiniest building […] - [How Do You Draw a Perfect Circle?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-you-draw-a-perfect-circle/): Can you draw a perfect circle? In today’s episode, Josh challenges listeners to try and then reveals why it’s trickier than it seems! We’ll explore what makes a circle a […] - [Why Do Your Ears Pop?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-your-ears-pop/): Have you ever felt your ears pop when flying in an airplane or climbing a mountain? In today’s episode, we find out why that happens and what’s going on inside […] - [Captain Curious: Can You Fly through the Sun?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/captain-curious-can-you-fly-through-the-sun/): What would happen if you tried to fly a rocket ship through the sun? In this space-packed episode, Captain Curious explores the incredible layers of the sun (from the blazing […] - [How Do Glasses Help You See?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-glasses-help-you-see/): How do glasses help people see more clearly? In today’s episode of Curious Kids Everyday, we discover how special lenses bend light just right to help your eyes focus better. […] - [What Makes the Wind Blow?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-makes-the-wind-blow/): Where does the wind come from—and why does it blow? In today’s episode of Curious Kids Everyday, we learn how the sun, temperature, and moving air all work together to […] - [Why Do Turtles Have Shells?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-turtles-have-shells/): Why do turtles carry their shells around everywhere they go? In today’s episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we explore how a turtle’s shell is part of its body, how […] - [Why Do We Hiccup?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-we-hiccup/): Ever get the hiccups and wonder what’s going on in your body? In today’s episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we find out what causes hiccups, why they sound the […] - [How Do Airplanes Fly?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-airplanes-fly/): How does a huge airplane lift off and soar through the sky? In today’s episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we explore the science of flight… from the engines that […] - [Why Does the Moon Change Shapes?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-the-moon-change-shapes/): Why does the moon look different from night to night? In today’s episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we explore how the moon’s phases work, why it seems to change […] - [Captain Curious: Why Is 10 the Most Important Number?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/captain-curious-why-is-10-the-most-important-number/): Today, Captain Curious visits the Number Ten Island, where everything comes in tens. From counting your ten fingers to counting by tens and unlocking number puzzles, this episode explores how […] - [How Does Your Voice Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-your-voice-work/): How do we talk, sing, and laugh? In today’s episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we explore how your voice works, from vibrating vocal cords to shaping sounds with your […] - [Why Does Your Heart Beat?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-your-heart-beat/): Why does your heart beat, and what is it doing all day long? In today’s episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we follow the journey of blood, oxygen, and a […] - [How Do Ants Find Food?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-ants-find-food/): How do ants always seem to know exactly where the snacks are? In today’s episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we follow the trail (literally!) as we discover how ants […] - [How Do Snakes Move without Legs?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-snakes-move-without-legs/): How can snakes get around with no legs at all? In today’s episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we slither into the world of snake movement—exploring how their muscles, bones, […] - [Why Do Our Teeth Fall Out?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-our-teeth-fall-out/): Why do your teeth start falling out when you’re a kid? In today’s episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we talk all about baby teeth, adult teeth, and how your […] - [How Does Soap Clean Our Hands?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-soap-clean-our-hands/): What makes soap so good at getting your hands clean? In today’s episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we explore how soap molecules work like tiny superheroes—fighting dirt, oil, and […] - [Captain Curious: What Are Your Five Senses?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/captain-curious-what-are-your-five-senses/): Today, Captain Curious sails to the mysterious Number Five Island where everything comes in fives! From five fingers to five senses, high fives to counting by fives, this episode is […] - [Why Do Shadows Follow You?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-shadows-follow-you/): Why does your shadow always seem to follow you? In today’s episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we shine a light on how shadows are made, why they change shape, […] - [Why Does Your Stomach Growl?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-your-stomach-growl/): In today’s episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we dive into the noisy world of your digestive system to find out why your stomach makes rumbling sounds. Spoiler: It’s not […] - [How Does Your Brain Think?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-your-brain-think/): How can your brain think… and even think about thinking? In today’s episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we unlock the mysteries of the amazing human brain—from neurons and memories […] - [How Does a Toilet Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-a-toilet-work/): 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 […] - [Why Can’t You Tickle Yourself?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-cant-you-tickle-yourself/): Have you ever tried to tickle yourself—and it just didn’t work? In today’s episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we explore how your amazing brain knows the difference between a […] - [What Is Gravity?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-gravity/): What makes you fall down when you trip or pulls your ball back to the ground? Gravity! In today’s episode of Curious Kids Everyday, we explore the invisible force that […] - [Captain Curious: What Are Odd & Even Numbers?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/captain-curious-what-are-odd-even-numbers/): Ahoy there! Captain Curious is back, and this time, we’re sailing into the land of numbers! In today’s episode, we explore the mysterious Number Two Island, where everything comes in […] - [What Do Owls Do at Night?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-do-owls-do-at-night/): Have you ever wondered what owls are doing while you’re sleeping? In today’s episode of Curious Kids Everyday, we dive into the amazing world of nighttime owls. Learn how they […] - [How Do Spiders Make Webs?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-spiders-make-webs/): How do spiders create those amazing webs without any tools? In today’s episode of Curious Kids Everyday, we discover how spiders use spinnerets to spin silk and build strong, sticky […] - [Why Do You Get Goosebumps?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-you-get-goosebumps/): Have you ever gotten goosebumps and wondered why they show up? In today’s episode of Curious Kids Everyday, we explore the tiny muscles hiding in your skin and what they’re […] - [How Do Our Eyes See?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-our-eyes-see/): Have you ever looked closely at your eyes in the mirror? In today’s episode of Curious Kids Everyday, we explore how your amazing eyes actually work—from capturing light to sending […] - [Why Do Stars Twinkle?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-stars-twinkle/): Why do stars seem to sparkle instead of shining steadily? In this episode of Curious Kids Everyday, we explore how Earth’s atmosphere bends starlight, making distant stars appear to flicker. […] - [Why Do the Seasons Change?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-the-seasons-change/): Ever wonder why we have spring, summer, fall, and winter? In this episode, we explore how Earth’s tilt and orbit around the sun create the seasons we experience each year—and […] - [Captain Curious: The Color Yellow](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/captain-curious-the-color-yellow/): Captain Curious is back and headed for the yellow island! Solve riddles with a talking cat, search for bananas, and unlock the final key to the color island treasure. Curious […] - [Why Do Some Balloons Float (and Others Fall)?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-some-balloons-float-and-others-fall/): Some balloons rise while others fall—but why? This episode reveals the science of helium, air, and hot air balloons. Learn how the gases inside a balloon determine whether it soars […] - [Why Do Bubbles Pop?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-bubbles-pop/): Bubbles are full of fun and full of science too! This episode explains why bubbles pop and what makes them so magical, from surface tension to evaporation. Curious Kids Everyday […] - [What Makes Your Hair Grow?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-makes-your-hair-grow/): Hair seems simple, but there’s a lot happening under your scalp! Learn about hair follicles, keratin, and why haircuts don’t hurt in this episode full of science and imagination. Curious […] - [How Do Bees Make Honey?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-bees-make-honey/): From flower to hive to toast, this episode uncovers the sweet science behind how bees make honey. Kids will love learning about nectar, teamwork, and just how much flying it […] - [Why Does It Rain?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-it-rain/): Why does rain fall from the sky? In this episode, kids explore evaporation, condensation, and precipitation as they learn all about the amazing water cycle, and why it’s nothing to […] - [How Do Birds Fly?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-birds-fly/): Flap your wings and take off in this episode all about birds! Kids learn how feathers, hollow bones, and strong muscles help birds soar through the sky. Curious Kids Everyday […] - [Captain Curious: The Color Blue](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/captain-curious-the-color-blue/): Join Captain Curious on a new treasure hunt as he sails to the blue island, meets a helpful blue dog, and solves clues about blueberries, bluebirds, and blue jeans! Curious […] - [How Do Magnets Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-magnets-work/): Magnets can pull and push without even touching—how do they do it? In this episode, kids explore the invisible forces of magnetic fields, learn what materials magnets stick to, and […] - [What Makes Lightning and Thunder?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-makes-lightning-and-thunder/): BOOM! Ever wonder what causes lightning and thunder? This episode explains the science behind stormy skies and why light comes before sound. Kids explore weather with wonder through curious facts […] - [How Does a Seed Turn Into a Plant?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-a-seed-turn-into-a-plant/): From tiny seed to towering plant—how does it happen? This episode uncovers the science of roots, shoots, and sunshine as kids learn how plants grow, with games and questions to […] - [What Makes Popcorn Pop?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-makes-popcorn-pop/): Ever wonder why popcorn goes POP? Discover the tiny bit of water hiding inside every kernel, and what happens when it heats up. This episode is full of explosive fun, […] - [How Does Your Body Heal a Cut?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-your-body-heal-a-cut/): Ouch! You got a cut—now what? In this episode, kids find out what happens inside the body after an injury, from clots and scabs to special healing cells. It’s a […] - [How Do Computers Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-computers-work/): What’s really going on inside your phone, tablet, or computer? This episode breaks down how computers think, what they’re made of, and why 0s and 1s are so important—plus interactive […] - [Captain Curious: The Color Red](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/captain-curious-the-color-red/): Ahoy there! Join Captain Curious on a colorful adventure to Red Island, where everything is the color of strawberries, apples, and fire hydrants. Kids follow clues, solve riddles, and use […] - [How Do Fish Breathe Underwater?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-fish-breathe-underwater/): Fish don’t have lungs like we do—so how do they breathe underwater? In this episode, we explore the incredible way gills work to pull oxygen out of water and keep […] - [What’s Inside a Volcano?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/whats-inside-a-volcano/): What’s really happening inside a volcano before it erupts? We’ll dig into the world of magma, lava, and underground pressure to discover the science behind one of nature’s most dramatic […] - [Why Do You Need to Sleep?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-you-need-to-sleep/): Sleep might seem like a time when nothing’s happening—but your brain and body are working hard! In this episode, we find out how sleep helps you grow, stay healthy, and […] - [How Long Would It Take to Walk Around the World?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-long-would-it-take-to-walk-around-the-world/): What 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 travel, speed, and the […] - [Why Can’t We See Air?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-cant-we-see-air/): Air is all around us—but have you ever wondered why we can’t see it? In this episode, we explore what air is made of, how it moves, and how we […] - [How Old Are the Trees?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-old-are-the-trees/): Have you ever tried to hug a tree so big you couldn’t reach all the way around? In today’s episode, we’re finding out how scientists (and curious kids!) can figure […] - [Why Is the Ocean Blue?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-is-the-ocean-blue/): Have you ever looked out at the ocean and wondered… why is it so blue? In today’s episode, we dive into the science behind ocean color, explore what sunlight has […] - [How Fast Does the Esophagus Move Food? (Captain Curious)](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-fast-does-the-esophagus-move-food-captain-curious/): In 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 […] - [What Would Happen If the Earth Stopped Spinning?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-would-happen-if-the-earth-stopped-spinning/): In 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 […] - [Why Do Some People Sleepwalk?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-some-people-sleepwalk/): In 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 Do We Sweat?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-we-sweat/): In 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. Curious […] - [How Do We Know What Dinosaurs Looked Like?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-we-know-what-dinosaurs-looked-like/): In 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 […] - [Where Does Waste Go After You Flush the Toilet?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/where-does-waste-go-after-you-flush-the-toilet/): Note 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 […] - [How Does Glue Make Things Stick Together?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-glue-make-things-stick-together/): In today’s episode, we explore how glue sticks things together and how the process is different for different types of glue! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast […] - [What Happens in Your Mouth When You Eat? (Captain Curious)](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-happens-in-your-mouth-when-you-eat-captain-curious/): In 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 […] - [How Are Mountains Made?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-are-mountains-made/): In 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 […] - [What Is Outside of Outer Space?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-outside-of-outer-space/): In today’s episode, we explore whether space has an edge and what might lie beyond the part of the universe we can see! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, […] - [How Deep Is the Ocean? (Curious Kids Club)](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-deep-is-the-ocean-curious-kids-club/): This 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 […] - [How Many People Does It Take to Make a Pencil?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-many-people-does-it-take-to-make-a-pencil/): In 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 […] - [Why Does Play-Doh Dry Out?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-play-doh-dry-out/): In 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! Curious Kids […] - [Why Are Skunks So Smelly?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-are-skunks-so-smelly/): In today’s episode, we find out why skunks have such a powerful smell and how their stinky spray helps keep them safe from predators! Curious Kids Every Day is a […] - [How Do Doctors Make You Sleep During Surgery?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-doctors-make-you-sleep-during-surgery/): In 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 […] - [Why Does the Sky Change Colors at Sunrise & Sunset?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-the-sky-change-colors-at-sunrise-sunset/): In 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. […] - [How Do Fire Extinguishers Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-fire-extinguishers-work/): In 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 […] - [What If You Never Cut Your Fingernails?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-if-you-never-cut-your-fingernails/): In 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 […] - [Why Do Elephants Have Big Trunks?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-elephants-have-big-trunks/): In 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 […] - [Why Do Dollar Bills Look So Weird?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-dollar-bills-look-so-weird/): In 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 […] - [Why Do You Get a Sore Throat?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-you-get-a-sore-throat/): In 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 […] - [Why Do You Have Wax in Your Ears?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-you-have-wax-in-your-ears/): In today’s episode, we explore how your ears make wax and why this strange substance actually protects your ears! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects […] - [Why Do Dolphins Jump Out of the Water?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-dolphins-jump-out-of-the-water/): In 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. Curious Kids Every […] - [How Do Traffic Lights Know When to Change Colors?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-traffic-lights-know-when-to-change-colors/): In 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 […] - [How Do Telescopes See So Far Away?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-telescopes-see-so-far-away/): In 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 […] - [What Is a Paradox?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-a-paradox/): In 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 […] - [Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-horses-sleep-standing-up/): In today’s episode, we explore how horses are able to sleep while standing up, why their legs don’t buckle beneath them, and how their bodies are specially designed for both […] - [How Are Crayons Made?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/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 […] - [How Do You Make a Podcast?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-you-make-a-podcast/): In 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, […] - [Why Do Fans Make You Cold?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-fans-make-you-cold/): In today’s episode, we explore why fans make you feel cool, even though they don’t actually lower the temperature. Learn how air movement and your body’s own cooling system work […] - [Why Is Chocolate Good for You?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-is-chocolate-good-for-you/): In today’s episode, we’re taking a sweet trip from the rainforest to the candy aisle to discover how chocolate is really made! From cacao pods growing on trees to beans […] - [Why Is It Bad to Look at the Sun?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-is-it-bad-to-look-at-the-sun/): In today’s episode, we learn how sunglasses protect your eyes from sunlight, why everything looks darker when you wear them, and why not ALL light is visible! Curious Kids Every […] - [Why Do Sticks Make Different Sounds When You Swing Them?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-sticks-make-different-sounds-when-you-swing-them/): In today’s episode, we find out why different sticks make different sounds when you swing them! We examine how air, speed, and shape work together to create those whoosh, whip, […] - [Why Do Your Legs Fall Asleep Sometimes?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-your-legs-fall-asleep-sometimes/): In today’s episode, we explore why your legs sometimes feel tingly or “fall asleep” after sitting in one position for too long. What’s really happening inside your body when that […] - [How Do You Make a Movie?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-you-make-a-movie/): In today’s episode, we’re learning how movies are made… from storyboards and filming to editing and animation! Discover what happens behind the scenes of your favorite films and find out […] - [How Do Babies Learn to Talk?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-babies-learn-to-talk/): In today’s episode, we discover how babies go from crying and cooing to saying their very first words. From the sounds they hear before they’re even born to the way […] - [Why Do Cars Need Gas?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/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 […] - [How Does a Bicycle Stay Balanced?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/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 […] - [Why Do Oceans Have Waves?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/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 […] - [Why Do We Feel Pain?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/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 […] - [What Is the Fastest Bird?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/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 […] - [Why Do Fire Ants Sting?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/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 […] - [Detective Curious: What Are Anagrams?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/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 […] - [How Can You Guess a Dice Roll?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/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 […] - [Why Can You Erase Pencil Writing?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/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 […] - [How Does a Vacuum Cleaner Suck Up Dirt?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/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 […] - [How Does a Zipper Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-a-zipper-work/): In today’s episode, we’re taking a close-up look at one of the simplest yet most brilliant inventions ever made… the zipper! Learn how rows of tiny teeth lock together with […] - [Why Do You Get Sunburns?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-you-get-sunburns/): In today’s episode, we find out what really happens when you get a sunburn. Why does it hurt and how does your body fix it? We explain how ultraviolet (UV) […] - [Why Does Food Go Bad?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-food-go-bad/): 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 […] - [Detective Curious: What Are Rhymes?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/detective-curious-what-are-rhymes/): In today’s episode, Detective Curious tries to crack The Case of the Rhymes! Everything he says in this place has to rhyme, and things get pretty crazy! Along the way, […] - [How Do Cameras Take Pictures?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-cameras-take-pictures/): Have you ever wondered how pressing a button on a camera can freeze a moment in time? In this episode, we’ll explore how cameras capture light, use lenses and shutters, […] - [How Do Satellites Stay in Space?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-satellites-stay-in-space/): In today’s episode, we explore how satellites stay in space. We’ll learn why satellites don’t fall back to Earth and how rockets launch them into orbit! Curious Kids Every Day […] - [Why Do Earthquakes Happen?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-earthquakes-happen/): In today’s episode, we explore how earthquakes happen! You’ll discover how energy builds up underground and why some parts of the world shake more than others. We’ll also talk about […] - [How Does Wi-Fi Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-wi-fi-work/): In today’s episode, we’re exploring the invisible world of Wi-Fi! How can information travel through the air to reach your phone, computer, or Yoto? We’ll discover how Wi-Fi uses radio […] - [What Are Fingerprints?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-are-fingerprints/): In today’s episode, we’re looking closely at the swirls and ridges on your fingertips! Why do we have them, how do they help us, and are they completely unique to […] - [Why Are Some Teeth Pointy and Others Flat?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-are-some-teeth-pointy-and-others-flat/): In today’s episode, we’re talking about teeth! Why are some sharp and pointy while others are flat and wide? We explain how each type of tooth has its own job […] - [Detective Curious: What Are Homophones?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/detective-curious-what-are-homophones/): In today’s episode, Detective Curious tackles some puzzling notes containing words that sound the same but are spelled differently. Can he crack the case and ultimately find another clue that […] - [Why Do Your Muscles Get Sore after Playing Hard?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-your-muscles-get-sore-after-playing-hard/): In today’s episode, we explore what happens when your muscles sometimes feel sore after playing hard or trying something new. Let’s find out why soreness means your body is getting […] - [Why Do We Get Dizzy When We Spin Around?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-we-get-dizzy-when-we-spin-around/): In today’s episode, we explore why spinning around makes us feel dizzy. From the inner ear’s semicircular canals to the fluid that keeps sloshing even after you stop, discover how […] - [When Were Phones Invented?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/when-were-phones-invented/): In today’s episode, we’re learning all about how the telephone was invented. But we go back even further to learn about the telegraph, too. You might even learn a little […] - [Why Do We Burp?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-we-burp/): PARENT NOTE: This episode avoids crudity (and the noise of a burp itself). It’s pretty clinical while still being fun and engaging. In today’s episode, we’re learning all about burps! […] - [What Is the International Space Station?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-the-international-space-station/): In today’s episode, we’re blasting off to learn all about the International Space Station! From how it was built piece by piece in orbit to what astronauts do every day […] - [How Do Elevators Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-elevators-work/): In today’s episode, we’re learning how elevators move heavy loads smoothly up and down. From counterweights and cables to motors and hydraulic systems, discover the clever designs that make elevators […] - [Detective Curious: What Are Palindromes?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/detective-curious-what-are-palindromes/): Detective Curious tumbles back into the World of Words and has to crack The Case of the Palindromes! What do words like “Mom,” “Pop,” and “Kayak” all have in common? […] - [Why Do Giraffes Have Such Long Necks?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-giraffes-have-such-long-necks/): In today’s episode, we’re stretching our necks up high to learn about giraffes! Why do these incredible animals have such long necks and how does it help them survive? We’ll […] - [How Do Jellyfish Sting?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-jellyfish-sting/): In today’s episode, we explore how jellyfish sting! From the tiny harpoon-like nematocysts hidden in their tentacles to the venom they use for hunting and defense, we’ll learn why jellyfish […] - [Why Do Leaves Change Colors in the Fall?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-leaves-change-colors-in-the-fall/): In today’s episode, we discover why leaves change colors in the fall. From chlorophyll breaking down to hidden pigments like carotenoids and anthocyanins, you’ll learn how trees prepare for winter […] - [Why Do We Forget Things?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-we-forget-things/): In today’s episode, we explore why our brains sometimes forget things. From fading memories and interference to the power of sleep and emotions, we discover how forgetting actually helps us […] - [How Do Your Ears Hear Sound?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-your-ears-hear-sound/): In today’s episode, we explore how hearing really works… from vibrating sound waves and the eardrum, to the tiny middle-ear bones, to the fluid-filled cochlea and its hair cells that […] - [Why Do Turtles Live So Long?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-turtles-live-so-long/): In today’s episode, we explore turtle lifespans and discuss why some turtles can live for 150 years. It’s a mixture of their shell, metabolism, slow-pace, and more!  Curious Kids Every […] - [Detective Curious: What Are Onomatopoeias?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/detective-curious-what-are-onomatopoeias/): Captain Curious becomes DETECTIVE CURIOUS and discovers a strange World of Words where sounds like “moo,” “meow,” and “zoom” are clues in a big mystery. Can Detective Curious discover what […] - [Why Do We Yawn?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-we-yawn/): In today’s episode, we stretch wide and take a deep breath to explore the science of yawning. We have guesses, but no one knows for sure! We discuss whether they’re […] - [How Do Microwaves Heat Food So Fast?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-microwaves-heat-food-so-fast/): In today’s episode, we peek inside the microwave to discover how invisible waves can cook dinner in just minutes. We learn how microwaves excite water molecules, why food heats unevenly […] - [Why Do Light Bulbs Burn Out?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-light-bulbs-burn-out/): In today’s episode, we flip the switch on light bulbs to see how they shine. From glowing filaments to exciting electrons, we explore the science that makes a bulb light […] - [Why Do Camels Have Humps?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-camels-have-humps/): In today’s episode, we travel across the desert to discover why camels have those tall, lumpy humps. We learn how the hump stores fat (no water!), how camels survive long […] - [How Do Dishwashers Clean Dishes?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-dishwashers-clean-dishes/): In today’s episode, we open up the mystery of dishwashers to find out how these kitchen machines spray, scrub, and rinse our plates sparkling clean! Curious Kids Every Day is […] - [Why Does Your House Get Dusty?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-your-house-get-dusty/): In today’s episode, we explore the mystery of dust: what it is, where it comes from, and why it always seems to reappear in our homes. From tiny skin flakes […] - [Captain Curious: Why Isn’t Pluto a Planet Anymore?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/captain-curious-why-isnt-pluto-a-planet-anymore/): In today’s space adventure finale, Captain Curious sets course for Pluto to solve a mystery: why isn’t Pluto a planet anymore? We explore what makes a planet different from a […] - [What Is Fire?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-fire/): Have you ever wondered what fire actually is? Fire is a chemical reaction! In this episode, we explore how fire works, why flames point upward, and what makes them glow […] - [Why Do We Dream?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-we-dream/): In this episode, we explore what scientists have discovered about the sleeping brain. We discuss how vivid dreams most often happen during REM sleep, why the brain stays busy at […] - [Why Can You See Yourself in the Mirror?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-can-you-see-yourself-in-the-mirror/): Have you ever looked in a mirror and wondered how it actually works? Today we’re exploring the science of reflections! We’ll talk about how mirrors bounce light back to create […] - [How Does a Radio Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-a-radio-work/): Have you ever wondered how music and voices from a radio station end up playing right inside your car? In this episode, we explain how radio waves carry sound through […] - [How Does a Key Lock a Door?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-a-key-lock-a-door/): Today we unlock the secret of how keys and locks work. From the cylinder, to the pins, the springs, the shear line, and how a key’s “hills and valleys” line […] - [What Is Poison Ivy?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-poison-ivy/): Poison ivy is one of the most famous plants in North America… mostly because it makes people so itchy! But is it actually poisonous? In this episode, we explore what […] - [Captain Curious: How Was Neptune Discovered with Math?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/captain-curious-how-was-neptune-discovered-with-math/): Blast off to the far edge of our solar system for a tour of Neptune! In this episode, we explore why Neptune is such a deep blue and how its […] - [How Did People Get Food before Grocery Stores?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-did-people-get-food-before-grocery-stores/): Today, we discover how people got their food before they had grocery stores! We learn how people had to grow, raise, and trade their own food. Then, we discover how […] - [Can We Travel through Time?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/can-we-travel-through-time/): Today, we imagine a world where time machines are real and explore what that would actually mean. We meet famous time travel ideas like the Grandfather Paradox and the Predestination […] - [Why Do We Laugh?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-we-laugh/): 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, […] - [How Do We Keep Track of All the Animals?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-we-keep-track-of-all-the-animals/): How do scientists sort all the animals on Earth? In today’s episode, we climb from the biggest group to the smallest one and learn how Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, […] - [Why Do Birds Sing?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-birds-sing/): Why do birds sing? Is it just for fun, or is there a reason behind all those chirps, whistles, and songs you hear in the morning? Today, we explore how […] - [What Would Happen If You Stopped Drinking Water?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-would-happen-if-you-stopped-drinking-water/): Have you ever wondered why your parents always tell you to drink water? Today, we explore why water is the most important drink for your body. You’ll discover how water […] - [Captain Curious: Why Is Uranus Sideways?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/captain-curious-why-is-uranus-sideways/): Captain Curious heads to Uranus, the seventh planet with a blue-green glow from methane. We explore why Uranus “rolls” on its side, how its extreme seasons work, why it is […] - [How Do Bones Heal After They’re Broken?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-bones-heal-after-theyre-broken/): Have you or someone you know ever broken a bone? Today, we’re exploring how bones heal themselves after a break. From blood clots to calluses, your body acts like a […] - [Why Do People Have Allergies?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-people-have-allergies/): Why do people sneeze so much during allergy season? Today, we explore what allergies are, why the immune system gets confused by pollen, and how things like histamine cause runny […] - [Why Do We Need to Brush Our Teeth?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-we-need-to-brush-our-teeth/): Have you ever wondered why we actually need to brush our teeth? Did you know that there’s a whole science behind how brushing protects your teeth and gums from bacteria, […] - [When Were Board Games Invented?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/when-were-board-games-invented/): We travel back thousands of years to find out what the very first board game was… from ancient Egypt’s Senet to Mesopotamia’s Royal Game of Ur (the oldest game with […] - [How Does a Light Switch Turn on the Light?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-a-light-switch-turn-on-the-light/): When you flip a light switch, you’re actually doing something powerful! Today we’ll learn how a light switch controls the flow of electricity, what’s happening inside your walls, and how […] - [How Does a Caterpillar Become a Butterfly?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-a-caterpillar-become-a-butterfly/): 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! You’ll learn what happens […] - [Captain Curious: What Are Saturn’s Rings Made Of?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/captain-curious-what-are-saturns-rings-made-of/): Blast off to Saturn with Captain Curious! We sail past a pale yellow world wrapped in glittering rings, test what a helium balloon does in weightless orbit, and discover why […] - [How Fast Do Hummingbird Wings Flap?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-fast-do-hummingbird-wings-flap/): Hummingbirds are some of the most fascinating birds on Earth! They can fly backward, hover in place, and flap their wings so fast you can barely see them. In today’s […] - [Why Does Soda Explode When You Shake It?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-soda-explode-when-you-shake-it/): In 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! Curious Kids Every Day […] - [Why Do Crabs Walk Sideways?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-crabs-walk-sideways/): 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. Curious Kids […] - [Why Do You Cough?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-you-cough/): In 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 Do You Get Butterflies in Your Stomach?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-you-get-butterflies-in-your-stomach/): In 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 […] - [What Is Physics and How Do Things Move? (Curious Kids Club)](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-physics-and-how-do-things-move-curious-kids-club/): JOIN 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 […] - [Why Do Penguins Waddle?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-penguins-waddle/): In 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 […] - [Why Does Liquid Stay in a Straw?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-liquid-stay-in-a-straw/): In 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 […] - [What Would Happen If the Sun Exploded?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-would-happen-if-the-sun-exploded/): In 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 […] - [How Long Do Crocodiles Live?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-long-do-crocodiles-live/): In 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. Curious Kids Every Day is […] - [How Do Printers Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-printers-work/): In 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 […] - [Why Do Ice Cubes Crack in Your Drink?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-ice-cubes-crack-in-your-drink/): In today’s episode, we answer why frozen water sometimes makes cracking and popping sounds when it hits your drink. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects […] - [How Do Dogs Bark?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-dogs-bark/): In today’s episode, we explore how dogs make their barking sound and why different barks can make different sounds. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects […] - [Why Do Donuts Have Holes?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-donuts-have-holes/): In 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 […] - [How Do Ceiling Fans Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-ceiling-fans-work/): In 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 […] - [How Does a Refrigerator Keep Food Cold?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-a-refrigerator-keep-food-cold/): In 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 […] - [How Do Automatic Doors Know You’re There?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-automatic-doors-know-youre-there/): In 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 […] - [Why Do Flamingos Stand on One Leg?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-flamingos-stand-on-one-leg/): In 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 […] - [How Do You Make Ice Cream?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-you-make-ice-cream/): In 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 […] - [Why Do Babies Spit Up So Much? (Curious Kids Club)](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-babies-spit-up-so-much-curious-kids-club/): JOIN 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 […] - [How Do Thermometers Check Your Temperature?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-thermometers-check-your-temperature/): In 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. Curious Kids Every Day is […] - [Why Do Your Fingers Go Numb When It’s Cold?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-your-fingers-go-numb-when-its-cold/): In 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. Curious Kids Every Day is […] - [Why Does Exercise Make You Feel Good?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-exercise-make-you-feel-good/): In 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. Curious Kids Every […] - [How Do You Know When You Fall Asleep?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-you-know-when-you-fall-asleep/): In 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 […] - [Why Does Glass Look Invisible?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-glass-look-invisible/): In 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. Curious Kids Every Day is […] - [What Happens When You Bite Your Tongue?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-happens-when-you-bite-your-tongue/): In 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. Curious Kids […] - [Why Are Some Stars Brighter than Others?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-are-some-stars-brighter-than-others/): In 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 […] - [How Is Cardboard Made?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-is-cardboard-made/): In 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 […] - [Why Do Grown Ups Get Gray Hair?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-grown-ups-get-gray-hair/): In today’s episode, we explore why grown ups get more grey or white hair as they get older! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your […] - [Why Do You Hear Ringing When It’s Very Quiet?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-you-hear-ringing-when-its-very-quiet/): In 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 […] - [What Would Happen If the Moon Crashed into the Earth?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-would-happen-if-the-moon-crashed-into-the-earth/): In 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 […] - [Why Do We Blush?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-we-blush/): In 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 […] - [Why Do Bright Lights Hurt Your Eyes?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-bright-lights-hurt-your-eyes/): In 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. […] - [How Are Legos Made? (Curious Kids Club)](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-are-legos-made-curious-kids-club/): JOIN 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 […] - [Why Do Snakes Lose Their Skin?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-snakes-lose-their-skin/): In today’s episode, we explore why snakes shed their skin! We learn qhy shedding helps snakes grow and stay healthy. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that […] - [Why Do Balloons Shrink Over Time?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-balloons-shrink-over-time/): In today’s episode, we find out why a balloon can get smaller over time even if it never pops! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects […] - [How Do Squids Squirt Ink?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-squids-squirt-ink/): In today’s episode, we explore how squids protect themselves by releasing a dark cloud and jetting away fast! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your […] - [Why Do You Get Shocked When You Touch Things?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-you-get-shocked-when-you-touch-things/): In 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 […] - [Why Do You Have a Belly Button?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-you-have-a-belly-button/): In 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 […] - [How Smart Are Baboons?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-smart-are-baboons/): In 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 […] - [How Do Muscles Grow Bigger?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-muscles-grow-bigger/): In today’s episode, we explore why your body “upgrades” itself after exercise, and how muscles grow bigger over time. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects […] - [Why Do Some People Snore?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-some-people-snore/): In today’s episode, we explore what snoring is and why some people snore more than others! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence […] - [Why Is Your Voice Louder When You Cover Your Ears?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-is-your-voice-louder-when-you-cover-your-ears/): In 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 […] - [Why Do Markers Dry Out?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-markers-dry-out/): In 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 […] - [How Do X-Rays Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-x-rays-work/): In 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 […] - [Why Does Your Nose Get Stuffy?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-your-nose-get-stuffy/): In 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! Curious Kids […] - [Asteroids vs Meteorites: What’s the Difference?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/asteroids-vs-meteorites-whats-the-difference/): In 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. Curious Kids Every […] - [Why Are Dogs’ Noses Wet? (Curious Kids Club)](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-are-dogs-noses-wet-curious-kids-club/): 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 […] - [How Do TVs Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-tvs-work/): In 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. Curious Kids Every Day is […] - [Why Can’t You See a Clock’s Hour Hand Move?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-cant-you-see-a-clocks-hour-hand-move/): In 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 […] - [How Do Snails Move?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-snails-move/): In 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 […] - [How Do Tall Buildings Not Fall Down?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-tall-buildings-not-fall-down/): In 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 […] - [Why Do Animals Hibernate?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-animals-hibernate/): In today’s episode, we explore why animals hibernate and how slowing down helps them survive cold winters when food is hard to find. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, […] - [Where Does All the Trash Go?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/where-does-all-the-trash-go/): In 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! Curious […] - [How Do iPhones Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-iphones-work/): In 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. Curious Kids […] - [Why Is Water Wet?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-is-water-wet/): In 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 […] - [What’s the Difference Between a Tree and a Bush?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/whats-the-difference-between-a-tree-and-a-bush/): In 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 […] - [How Are Diamonds Made?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-are-diamonds-made/): In 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 […] - [How Are Stuffed Animals Made?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-are-stuffed-animals-made/): In today’s episode, we explore how stuffed animals are designed, sewn, stuffed, and checked before they become a child’s favorite bedtime companion. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive […] - [How Do Birds Build Their Nests?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-birds-build-their-nests/): In 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 […] - [Why Do We Get Pimples?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-we-get-pimples/): In 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 […] - [How Do Hurricanes Form?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-hurricanes-form/): In 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 […] - [How Do Firefighters Put Out Fires?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-firefighters-put-out-fires/): In today’s episode, we explore how firefighters use science and special tools to stop fires by removing heat, fuel, or oxygen! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast […] - [What Makes Tape Sticky?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-makes-tape-sticky/): In 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 […] - [Why Is a Cactus So Sharp?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-is-a-cactus-so-sharp/): In today’s episode, we explore why cacti are so sharp and how those prickly spines help them survive in hot, dry deserts. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive […] - [Why Does the Power Go Out Sometimes?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-the-power-go-out-sometimes/): In 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, […] - [Why Do You Need to Go to the Bathroom? (Captain Curious)](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-you-need-to-go-to-the-bathroom-captain-curious/): Note 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 […] - [How Does a Stethoscope Hear Your Heartbeat?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-a-stethoscope-hear-your-heartbeat/): In 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! Curious Kids Every Day […] - [How Are Cartoons Made?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-are-cartoons-made/): In today’s episode, we explore how still drawings can turn into moving pictures. Kids learn how animation works and why our brains see motion. Curious Kids Every Day is a […] - [Why Do People Look Tiny from Far Away?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-people-look-tiny-from-far-away/): In 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. Curious Kids Every […] - [Why Do You Get Chapped Lips in the Winter?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-you-get-chapped-lips-in-the-winter/): In 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 […] - [How Are Roller Coasters Safe?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-are-roller-coasters-safe/): 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 […] - [Why Isn’t There Air in Outer Space?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-isnt-there-air-in-outer-space/): In today’s episode, we explore why you can breathe on Earth but not in outer space… and how gravity holds the key! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive […] - [What Does the Small Intestine Do? (Captain Curious)](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-does-the-small-intestine-do-captain-curious/): In 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: […] - [Why Do You Look Like Your Parents?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-you-look-like-your-parents/): NOTE 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 […] - [Why Do You Get a Brain Freeze When Eating Ice Cream?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-you-get-a-brain-freeze-when-eating-ice-cream/): In 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 […] - [Why Are Days Shorter in the Winter?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-are-days-shorter-in-the-winter/): In 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 […] - [When Happens When You Lose Blood?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/when-happens-when-you-lose-blood/): In 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” […] - [Why Does a Compass Always Point North?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-a-compass-always-point-north/): In today’s episode, we learn how Earth acts like a giant magnet and how that helps a compass always point north! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast […] - [What Happens When You Throw Up? (Curious Kids Club)](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-happens-when-you-throw-up-curious-kids-club/): It’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 […] - [Why Do Cats Purr?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-cats-purr/): In today’s episode, we explore why a cozy rumbling sound can mean more than one thing, and how cats create their distinct purring! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, […] - [Why Does a Lizard’s Tail Fall Off?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-a-lizards-tail-fall-off/): In 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 […] - [Why Do Batteries in Your Toys Die?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-batteries-in-your-toys-die/): In 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 […] - [Why Do You Get a Headache?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-you-get-a-headache/): In today’s episode, we explore what headaches are and what your body might be trying to tell you when your head starts to hurt. Curious Kids Every Day is a […] - [Why Do Clothes Shrink in the Dryer?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-clothes-shrink-in-the-dryer/): In 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. Curious Kids Every Day […] - [Why Do Your Fingers Get Wrinkled in the Bath Tub?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-your-fingers-get-wrinkled-in-the-bath-tub/): In 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 […] - [How Do Large Fish Get to the Aquarium?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-large-fish-get-to-the-aquarium/): In 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 […] - [Why Do Some Trees Stay Green All Year Long?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-some-trees-stay-green-all-year-long/): In 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 […] - [Why Are Vitamins Good for You?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-are-vitamins-good-for-you/): In today’s episode, we explore why vitamins are good for your body and how these tiny nutrients help you grow and stay healthy. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, […] - [How Does a Piano Make Music?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-a-piano-make-music/): In 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 […] - [Why Do Dogs Lick You?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-dogs-lick-you/): In 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 […] - [Why Can’t You Just Eat Candy All the Time?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-cant-you-just-eat-candy-all-the-time/): In 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 […] - [How Many Babies Are Born Every Second?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-many-babies-are-born-every-second/): In 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 Do Calculators Know Every Math Problem?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-calculators-know-every-math-problem/): In 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 […] - [What Really Happens Inside Your Stomach? (Captain Curious)](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-really-happens-inside-your-stomach-captain-curious/): In 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 […] - [Why Do We Get Fevers?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-we-get-fevers/): In 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 […] - [Why Do You Get Carsick?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-you-get-carsick/): In 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 […] - [How Are Snowflakes Made?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-are-snowflakes-made/): In 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! Curious Kids Every Day […] - [How Do Solar Panels Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-solar-panels-work/): In 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! Curious Kids Every […] - [Can You Make Your Own Board Game?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/can-you-make-your-own-board-game/): In 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 […] - [Why Do We Cry When We Are Sad?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-we-cry-when-we-are-sad/): In 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! Curious […] - [How Do Fireworks Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-fireworks-work/): In this episode, we’ll learn how aerial shells are launched into the sky and what makes them so bright and colorful! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast […] - [Why Does Your Hair Grow?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-your-hair-grow/): There 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 […] - [Where Does Waste Go After You Flush the Toilet?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/where-does-waste-go-after-you-flush-the-toilet-2/): Note 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 […] - [Why Are Some Berries Poisonous?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-are-some-berries-poisonous/): In 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 […] - [Why Are Some Babies Twins?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-are-some-babies-twins/): Parent 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: […] - [How Do Things Glow in the Dark?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-things-glow-in-the-dark/): Have 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 […] - [How Many Trees Are There on Earth? (Curious Kids Club)](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-many-trees-are-there-on-earth-curious-kids-club/): JOIN 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 […] - [Why Does Salty Food Make You Thirsty?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-salty-food-make-you-thirsty/): In this episode, we learn how your body balances water and salt and why your brain tells you when it’s time for a drink! Curious Kids Every Day is a […] - [How Do Magnets Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-magnets-work-2/): Magnets can pull and push without even touching! BUT HOW?! In this episode, kids explore the invisible forces of magnetic fields, learn what materials magnets stick to, and discover that […] - [Why Do Volcanoes Erupt?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-volcanoes-erupt/): What’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 […] - [How Do Walkie Talkies Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-walkie-talkies-work/): How 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 […] - [Why Do We Have Hair in Our Noses?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-we-have-hair-in-our-noses/): In this episode, we figure out why on earth we have hair in our noses! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and […] - [Why Are Sloths So Slow?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-are-sloths-so-slow/): Today we discover how a sloth’s leaf-based diet and slow digestion work together to make it one of the slowest animals on Earth! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, […] - [How Do Bowling Alleys Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-bowling-alleys-work/): Have 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 […] - [Why Can’t We Feel the Earth Spinning?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-cant-we-feel-the-earth-spinning/): The 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 […] - [What Makes Popcorn Pop?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-makes-popcorn-pop-2/): Ever wonder why popcorn goes POP? We learn about the tiny bit of water hiding inside every kernel, and what happens when it heats up! Curious Kids Every Day is […] - [How Do Vacuum Cleaners Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-vacuum-cleaners-work/): In 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 […] - [What Makes Something Random?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-makes-something-random/): Did you know that you can predict the roll of a die? Well… KIND OF! Today, we’ll learn why dice rolls are hard to predict one at a time (but […] - [How Do Cucumbers Become Pickles?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-cucumbers-become-pickles/): How 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 […] - [How Do Dandelions Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-dandelions-work/): Why 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! Curious Kids Every […] - [What Are Boogers? (Curious Kids Club)](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-are-boogers-curious-kids-club/): JOIN 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 […] - [Why Do Sheep Baa?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-sheep-baa/): n 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 […] - [How Do Horses Sleep Standing Up?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-horses-sleep-standing-up/): In today’s episode, we explore how horses are able to sleep while standing up and why their legs don’t buckle beneath them! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive […] - [How Do Spiders Make Webs?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-spiders-make-webs-2/): How 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! […] - [Why Do You Get Cramps?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-you-get-cramps/): In this episode, we learn what happens when a muscle tightens and has trouble relaxing! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and […] - [Why Does Soap Hurt Your Eyes?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-soap-hurt-your-eyes/): In this episode, we learn how tears, eyelids, the cornea, nerve endings, and pH all work together to help protect our eyes! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive […] - [How Fast Is the Fastest Car?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-fast-is-the-fastest-car/): In 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 […] - [How Do Animals Use Camouflage?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-animals-use-camouflage/): In 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 […] - [How Is Maple Syrup Made?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-is-maple-syrup-made/): In 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 […] - [Why Do Humans Love Puzzles?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-humans-love-puzzles/): Why 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 […] - [What Is Infinity?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-infinity/): In 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?! Curious […] - [How Do Boomerangs Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-boomerangs-work/): How 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 […] - [Why Do Kangaroos Have Pouches?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-kangaroos-have-pouches/): In 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! Curious Kids Every Day […] - [How Are Potato Chips Made?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-are-potato-chips-made/): How 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! Curious Kids Every […] - [Why Do We Get Bloody Noses? (Curious Kids Club)](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-we-get-bloody-noses-curious-kids-club/): JOIN 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 […] - [Why Do Kids Grow Taller?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-kids-grow-taller/): Why 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 […] - [How Do You Tell a Good Story?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-you-tell-a-good-story/): In 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 […] - [What Are Eyebrows For?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-are-eyebrows-for/): In 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! Curious Kids […] - [How Do Trampolines Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-trampolines-work/): How 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 […] - [How Do People Talk Using Sign Language?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-people-talk-using-sign-language/): In 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 […] - [How Did People See Before Glasses Were Invented?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-did-people-see-before-glasses-were-invented/): In 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! Curious Kids […] - [What Is the Strongest Material in the World?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-the-strongest-material-in-the-world/): In this episode, we talk about GRAPHENE! The strongest material in the world… and it’s only ONE ATOM THICK! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects […] - [What Are Bruises?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-are-bruises/): In this episode, we learn what bruises are and why they can change color! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I […] - [How Do Astronauts Get Ready to Go to Outer Space?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-astronauts-get-ready-to-go-to-outer-space/): In this episode, we learn how astronauts train to go on space missions! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created […] - [Why are French Fries Called “French Fries?”](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-are-french-fries-called-french-fries/): Why are french fries called french fries? In this episode, we explore why the history of fries is connected to both France and Belgium! Curious Kids Every Day is a […] - [How Are Goldfish Crackers Made?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-are-goldfish-crackers-made/): In 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 […] - [Why Do Your Knuckles Crack and Pop?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-your-knuckles-crack-and-pop/): In this episode, we learn how your joints work and what synovial fluid does (and why it sometimes goes POP!). Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that […] - [Why Do Bats Sleep Upside Down?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-bats-sleep-upside-down/): In this episode, we explore how bats are uniquely designed to sleep upside down! Their claws are amazing! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your […] - [How Do Forest Fires Start? (Curious Kids Club)](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-forest-fires-start-curious-kids-club/): JOIN 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. […] - [How Do Bar Codes Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-bar-codes-work/): In 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 […] - [Where Did the Statue of Liberty Come From?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/where-did-the-statue-of-liberty-come-from/): In this episode, we learn why France gave Liberty Enlightening the World to the United States! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence […] - [How Do Credit Cards Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-credit-cards-work/): In 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 […] - [Why Do Some Chicken Eggs Hatch and Some Don’t?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-some-chicken-eggs-hatch-and-some-dont/): Parent 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 […] - [How Does Your Tongue Stay Wet?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-your-tongue-stay-wet/): In 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! Curious Kids Every Day […] - [Why Do Cows Moo?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-cows-moo/): In this episode, we learn that cows moo to communicate with each other, their calves, and sometimes the people who care for them! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, […] - [How Long Can a Fish Survive Out of Water?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-long-can-a-fish-survive-out-of-water/): In this episode, we learn why most fish need to stay in water and how gills help fish get oxygen! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that […] - [How Are M&M’s Made?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-are-mms-made/): In 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 […] - [What’s the Difference Between a Mouse and a Rat?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/whats-the-difference-between-a-mouse-and-a-rat/): In 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! Curious Kids Every […] - [How Is Paint Made?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-is-paint-made/): In this episode, we explore how paint is made and why it starts out wet but dries into color that sticks! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast […] - [Why Do Roads Crack?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-roads-crack/): Why 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 […] - [Who Do Cats and Dogs Have Whiskers?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/who-do-cats-and-dogs-have-whiskers/): In this episode, we learn that an animal’s whiskers help sense touch, nearby objects, tiny air movements, and the space around their faces! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, […] - [Do Worms Have Hearts or Brains?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/do-worms-have-hearts-or-brains/): Have 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, […] - [Why Is Peanut Butter So Sticky? (Curious Kids Club)](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-is-peanut-butter-so-sticky-curious-kids-club/): JOIN 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 […] - [What Is a Prime Number?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-a-prime-number/): In this episode of Curious Kids Every Day, we learn what prime and composite numbers are by imagining apples arranged into equal groups! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, […] - [Why Are Old Movies in Black & White?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-are-old-movies-in-black-white/): Why 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 […] - [How Is a Slinky Made?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-is-a-slinky-made/): How is a Slinky made, and why can it walk down stairs? In this episode, we explore how the amazing slinky works! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive […] - [How Do We Predict the Weather?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-we-predict-the-weather/): In 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! Curious Kids Every […] - [What Would Happen If the Moon Disappeared?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-would-happen-if-the-moon-disappeared/): In 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. Curious Kids […] - [How Do Rubber Bands Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-rubber-bands-work/): In this episode, we explore how rubber bands can stretch, store energy, and snap back into shape! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s […] - [How Long Can Humans Hold Their Breath?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-long-can-humans-hold-their-breath/): In 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 […] - [Where Did the Happy Birthday Song Come From?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/where-did-the-happy-birthday-song-come-from/): In 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 […] - [How Do Electric Eels Shock You?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-electric-eels-shock-you/): In today’s episode, we explore how electric eels make electricity inside their own bodies using electrocytes! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence […] - [Why Do Bugs Bite Us?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-bugs-bite-us/): In this episode, we explore why some bugs bite us and why some bugs sting when we get too close! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that […] - [What Are Blisters?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-are-blisters/): In 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 […] - [How Do Hot Air Balloons Fly?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-hot-air-balloons-fly/): In 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 […] - [What Is the Smallest Animal on Earth?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-the-smallest-animal-on-earth/): In 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 […] - [What’s the Difference Between Frogs & Toads?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/whats-the-difference-between-frogs-toads/): JOIN 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 […] - [How Long Does It Take to Become a Doctor?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-become-a-doctor/): In today’s episode, we talk about how long it takes to become a doctor and why that training takes so many years! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive […] - [How Are Bridges Built Over Water?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-are-bridges-built-over-water/): In 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 […] - [How Are Drums Made at a Factory?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-are-drums-made-at-a-factory/): In 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 […] - [How Does Your Mail Get Delivered?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-your-mail-get-delivered/): In 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 […] - [How Do Grapes Become Raisins?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-grapes-become-raisins/): In this episode, we explore how juicy grapes turn into chewy raisins! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this […] - [What Is the Biggest Fish?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-the-biggest-fish/): In this episode, we learn about the biggest fish on Earth… THE WHALE SHARK! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I […] - [Why Are Apples Green or Red?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-are-apples-green-or-red/): In today’s episode, we explore why some apples are green and some are red and why they taste differently! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects […] - [Why Do Birds Migrate?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-birds-migrate/): In 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 […] - [How Does the Internet Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-the-internet-work/): In 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! Curious […] - [Why Don’t You Remember Being a Baby?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-dont-you-remember-being-a-baby/): In today’s episode, we explore why people forget things and why you don’t remember being a baby! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s […] - [How Are Marbles Made?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-are-marbles-made/): In 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 […] - [What Happens When You Sprain Your Ankle?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-happens-when-you-sprain-your-ankle/): In 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 […] - [What Was the Biggest Dinosaur?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-was-the-biggest-dinosaur/): In 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! Curious Kids Every […] - [How Far Can Sea Turtles Swim? (Curious Kids Club)](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-far-can-sea-turtles-swim-curious-kids-club/): JOIN 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 […] - [What Is Fog?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-fog/): In 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 […] - [How Is Cotton Candy Made?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-is-cotton-candy-made/): In 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 […] - [What Is TNT?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-tnt/): In 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. Curious Kids Every Day is […] - [How Cold Is Antarctica?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-cold-is-antarctica/): In today’s episode, we explore just how cold Antarctica really gets and why the middle of the continent is even colder than the coast! Curious Kids Every Day is a […] - [How Did Nintendo Get Its Name?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-did-nintendo-get-its-name/): In 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 […] - [What Is a Galaxy?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-a-galaxy/): In today’s episode, we explore what a galaxy is, and we learn what is at the center of OUR galaxy, The Milky Way! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, […] - [Why Do Frogs Croak at Night?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-frogs-croak-at-night/): In today’s episode, we explore why you are more likely to hear frogs calling after the sun goes down! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects […] - [Why Do Cakes Rise in the Oven?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-cakes-rise-in-the-oven/): In 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 […] - [Why Do We Sleep Talk?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-we-sleep-talk/): In 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 […] - [Why Don’t Birds Get Shocked on Power Lines?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-dont-birds-get-shocked-on-power-lines/): Why can birds sit on power lines without getting shocked? Today, we learn how voltage differences and electric current explain why a bird can usually perch safely on the wire. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Participate in Curious Kids Club episodes Bonus episodes! Activity sheets for every new episode of the show […] - [What Is Time Dilation?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-time-dilation/): Time dilation causes clocks to measure slightly different amounts of elapsed time depending on motion and gravity. Today, we learn how this effect has been measured with atomic clocks and even has to be accounted for by GPS satellites! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Participate in Curious Kids Club episodes Bonus episodes! […] - [Why Do Veins Look Blue?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-veins-look-blue/): Human blood is always red, even when veins look blue through the skin. Today we learn how light interacts with skin and blood to create the blue or greenish color we sometimes see. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Participate in Curious Kids Club episodes Bonus episodes! Activity sheets for every new episode […] - [Why Do Your Muscles Get Sore?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-your-muscles-get-sore/): Why do our muscles sometimes hurt after exercise? Today we learn how unfamiliar or intense activity can cause tiny amounts of damage in muscle tissue, leading to inflammation and soreness as the muscles recover. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Participate in Curious Kids Club episodes Bonus episodes! Activity sheets for every new […] - [Why Do We Sneeze?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-we-sneeze-2/): Why do we sneeze? Learn how sneezing is a reflex that helps clear irritants from your nose and airways. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Participate in Curious Kids Club episodes Bonus episodes! Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up […] - [Can You Fly through the Sun? (Captain Curious)](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/can-you-fly-through-the-sun-captain-curious/): More Captain Curious Adventures: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/CaptainCurious What would happen if you tried to fly a rocket ship through the sun? In this space-packed episode, Captain Curious explores the incredible layers of the sun (from the blazing photosphere to the sizzling core). Along the way, listeners will help solve problems using items from the Curious Container and discover why you can’t land on the sun, even with a really good shield! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. […] - [Why Are Flowers Different Colors?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-are-flowers-different-colors/): Flowers get many of their colors from pigments in their petals, including carotenoids and anthocyanins. We learn how a plant’s genes help control which pigments it makes, while light (and sometimes environmental conditions!) affect the colors we see. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Participate in Curious Kids Club episodes Bonus episodes! Activity […] - [What Is the Strongest Insect in the World?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-the-strongest-insect-in-the-world/): The horned dung beetle Onthophagus taurus can pull more than 1,100 times its own body weight! Today we learn how researchers measure relative strength and why tiny insects can be so strong for their size. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Participate in Curious Kids Club episodes Bonus episodes! Activity sheets for every […] - [Why Are Apples Different Colors? (Curious Kids Club)](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-are-apples-different-colors-curious-kids-club/): Sign up for the Curious Kids Club: SupportCuriousKids.com In today’s episode, we explore why some apples are green and some are red and why they taste differently! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Participate in Curious Kids Club episodes Bonus episodes! Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you […] - [Why Do Traffic Jams Happen?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-traffic-jams-happen/): Learn how road capacity, bottlenecks, and braking waves can turn cars into stop-and-go traffic. We also explain why some traffic jams seem to appear even when there is no crash or blocked road! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Participate in Curious Kids Club episodes Bonus episodes! Activity sheets for every new episode […] - [Why Do Cats and Dogs Have Whiskers?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-cats-and-dogs-have-whiskers/): In this episode, we learn that an animal’s whiskers help sense touch, nearby objects, tiny air movements, and the space around their faces! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Participate in Curious Kids Club episodes Bonus episodes! Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics […] - [What Is the Biggest Fish?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-the-biggest-fish-2/): In this episode, we learn about the biggest fish on Earth… THE WHALE SHARK! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Participate in Curious Kids Club episodes Bonus episodes! Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters so you never miss […] - [How Do Car Airbags Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-car-airbags-work/): How does a car know when to deploy an airbag? Today we learn how crash sensors detect serious impacts and how an inflator fills a hidden airbag with gas in a fraction of a second! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Participate in Curious Kids Club episodes Bonus episodes! Activity sheets for every […] - [What Are Lasers and How Do They Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-are-lasers-and-how-do-they-work/): Learn what a laser is and how its unusually organized light can form a narrow, concentrated beam! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Participate in Curious Kids Club episodes Bonus episodes! Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters […] - [Why Do Cats Always Land on Their Feet?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-cats-always-land-on-their-feet/): Cats use a righting reflex to turn their bodies while falling so they can often land on their feet. Their inner-ear balance system and flexible spine help them figure out which way is down and move into position for landing. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Participate in Curious Kids Club episodes Bonus […] - [How Do Helicopters Fly?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-helicopters-fly/): Helicopters fly using spinning rotor blades that create lift by moving air downward. Today, we learn how pilots change the blades to climb, hover, move in different directions, and keep the helicopter pointed where they want it to go! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Participate in Curious Kids Club episodes Bonus episodes! Activity […] - [Who Is the Fastest Human?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/who-is-the-fastest-human/): Who is the fastest human, and how fast can a person actually run? This episode looks at Usain Bolt’s 100-meter world record and why a short sprint is so different from a marathon! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Participate in Curious Kids Club episodes Bonus episodes! Activity sheets for every new episode of […] - [What Is a Hurricane?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-a-hurricane/): In 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! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Participate in Curious Kids Club episodes Bonus episodes! Activity sheets for every new episode of the show […] - [Which Dinosaur Was the Biggest?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/which-dinosaur-was-the-biggest/): In 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! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Participate in Curious Kids Club episodes Bonus episodes! Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so […] - [How Do Clouds Stay Up in the Sky?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-clouds-stay-up-in-the-sky/): Clouds are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals that fall extremely slowly because of their small size and air resistance. Today we learn how rising air keeps those particles suspended until they grow large enough to fall as precipitation! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Participate in Curious Kids Club episodes […] - [Why Is the Ocean Salty?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-is-the-ocean-salty/): Ocean water contains dissolved salts that come mainly from minerals in rocks carried to the sea by rivers. This episode explains how those minerals reach the ocean, what evaporation does to them, and why some lakes can be salty too! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Participate in Curious Kids Club episodes Bonus […] - [How Do Snails Get Their Shells?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-snails-get-their-shells/): Snails begin forming their shells before they hatch. Today we learn how tissue (called “the mantle”) adds proteins and calcium carbonate to the shell as the snail grows. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Participate in Curious Kids Club episodes Bonus episodes! Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode […] - [What Causes Cavities in Your Teeth? (Curious Kids Club)](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/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 and why toothbrushes and toothpaste help protect your smile! We also tell some jokes, play an animal sound game, AND we announce a big update to how we do these Curious Kids Club episodes! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the […] - [What Is an Eclipse?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/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 that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters so you never miss […] - [How Do Fireflies Glow?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-fireflies-glow-2/): 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 their signals in the night. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule […] - [How Do Bees Make Honey?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-bees-make-honey-2/): 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 a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters […] - [Why Do Beavers Build Dams?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/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 podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters so you never […] - [Why Do You Sink in Quicksand?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/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 beneath the surface! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you […] - [How Do Woodpeckers Keep from Hurting Their Heads?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/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 skulls act as stiff hammers rather than shock absorbers! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the […] - [How Do Suction Cups Stick to Things?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/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 the seal is broken! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so […] - [Why Don’t Pets Get Sick When We Get Sick?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-dont-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 many infections of their own, although some germs can sometimes spread between people and pets! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets […] - [How Are Crayons Made?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-are-crayons-made-2/): 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 crayon box. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know […] - [How Is Curious Kids Every Day Made?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-is-curious-kids-every-day-made/): In 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! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new […] - [Why Does the Sun Keep Burning?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-the-sun-keep-burning/): In 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. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know […] - [Fahrenheit vs Celcius: What’s the Difference?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/fahrenheit-vs-celcius-whats-the-difference/): In 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. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters so you […] - [What Is an Aircraft Carrier?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-an-aircraft-carrier/): In 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. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters so you […] - [How Does a Caterpillar Turn into a Butterfly? (Curious Kids Club)](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-a-caterpillar-turn-into-a-butterfly-curious-kids-club/): Join 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! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their […] - [Do Bears Eat Honey?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/do-bears-eat-honey/): In 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. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters […] - [Why Does the Sky Change Colors?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-the-sky-change-colors/): In 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. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on […] - [How Do Firefighters Put Out Fires?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-firefighters-put-out-fires-2/): In today’s episode, we explore how firefighters use science and special tools to stop fires by removing heat, fuel, or oxygen! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters so you never miss […] - [What Is a Splinter?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-a-splinter/): In 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. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters so […] - [What Would Happen If the Earth Crashed into the Sun?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-would-happen-if-the-earth-crashed-into-the-sun/): In 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. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters […] - [What Do Worms Eat?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-do-worms-eat/): In 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. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters so you […] - [How Do Ants Carry Heavy Things?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-ants-carry-heavy-things/): In 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. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters […] - [How Does Tap Water Get Hot?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-tap-water-get-hot/): In 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. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly […] - [How Do X-Rays Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-x-rays-work-2/): In 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. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what […] - [Why Can’t You Eat Candy All the Time?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-cant-you-eat-candy-all-the-time/): In 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 a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are […] - [How Do Fire Hydrants Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-fire-hydrants-work/): In 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. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters so […] - [What Is the World’s Longest Snake?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-the-worlds-longest-snake/): In 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. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters so you never miss anything! Want to submit a […] - [How Are Books Made?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-are-books-made/): In this episode, we learn how books are made! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters so you never miss anything! Want to submit a question for the show? Go to CuriousKidsEveryDay.com! […] - [How Do Light Bulbs Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-light-bulbs-work/): Join 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! Plus… JOKES! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have […] - [Why Does the Temperature Change?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-the-temperature-change/): In 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. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly […] - [How Do Calculators Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-calculators-work/): In 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! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to […] - [How Do Solar Panels Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-solar-panels-work-2/): In 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! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. Each episode is designed to stretch young attention spans with thoughtful questions, playful learning, and engaging games. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets […] - [How Are Monster Trucks Built?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-are-monster-trucks-built/): In 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. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters so […] - [What Was the World’s First Video Game?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-was-the-worlds-first-video-game-fixed-audio/): 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! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule […] - [What Makes Food Spicy?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-makes-food-spicy/): In 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. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters so you […] - [What Are the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-are-the-northern-lights-aurora-borealis/): In 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. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters so you […] - [How Does AI (Artificial Intelligence) Know So Much?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-ai-artificial-intelligence-know-so-much/): In 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! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming […] - [How Long Would It Take to Walk Around the World?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-long-would-it-take-to-walk-around-the-world-2/): What 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! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what […] - [How Do Our Eyes See?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-our-eyes-see-2/): Have 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. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what […] - [How Deep Is the Sand at the Beach?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-deep-is-the-sand-at-the-beach/): In 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. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters […] - [How Does Grass Grow?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-grass-grow/): In 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. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters so […] - [How Do Electric Guitars Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-electric-guitars-work/): In 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. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters so you […] - [Why Does Mold Grow on Food?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-mold-grow-on-food/): Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp 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! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious […] - [Why Are Cheetahs So Fast?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-are-cheetahs-so-fast/): Curious 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. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to […] - [Why Do People Snore?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-people-snore/): Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp In today’s episode, we explore what snoring is and why some people snore more than others! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters so you never miss anything! Want […] - [What Would Happen If the Moon Crashed into the Earth?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-would-happen-if-the-moon-crashed-into-the-earth-2/): Curious 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. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know […] - [Why Do You Have Gums in Your Mouth?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-you-have-gums-in-your-mouth/): Curious 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. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics […] - [How Does Sunscreen Protect Your Skin?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-sunscreen-protect-your-skin/): Curious 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. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming […] - [How Is Yogurt Made?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-is-yogurt-made/): Curious 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. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming […] - [How Do Tsunamis Form?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-tsunamis-form/): Curious 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! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the […] - [What Do Astronauts Eat in Outer Space?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-do-astronauts-eat-in-outer-space/): Curious 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! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters so […] - [Why Do We Laugh?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-we-laugh-2/): Curious 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. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a […] - [How Do Toilets Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-toilets-work/): Curious 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! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the […] - [How Do Microphones Record Your Voice?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-microphones-record-your-voice/): Curious 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! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would […] - [How Do Sharks Sleep While Swimming?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-sharks-sleep-while-swimming/): Curious 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. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get […] - [Why Does the Sun Go Down?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-does-the-sun-go-down/): Curious 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. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com […] - [Why Do We Yawn? (Curious Kids Club)](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-we-yawn-curious-kids-club/): Curious 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? Well… 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! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. […] - [How Do Rattlesnakes Rattle Their Tails?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-rattlesnakes-rattle-their-tails/): Curious 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. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free […] - [Why Can Music Make You Happy or Sad?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-can-music-make-you-happy-or-sad/): Curious 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! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast […] - [Why Do Crabs Walk Sideways?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-crabs-walk-sideways-2/): Curious 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. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what […] - [iPhone vs Android & Mac vs PC: What’s the Difference?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/iphone-vs-android-mac-vs-pc-whats-the-difference/): Curious 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. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast […] - [Why Do Fruits Get Bruises?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-fruits-get-bruises/): Curious 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. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the […] - [What’s the Difference Between a Jet and an Airplane?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/whats-the-difference-between-a-jet-and-an-airplane/): Curious 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! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly […] - [How Does Cheese Get Made?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-cheese-get-made/): Curious 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. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show […] - [Why Do Zebras Have Stripes?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-zebras-have-stripes/): Curious Camp: CuriousKidsEveryDay.com/Camp In this episode, we learn all about zebras and some of the ways their stripes might help them! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters so you never miss […] - [What Is a Black Hole?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-a-black-hole-2/): Curious 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! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons […] - [How Are Roller Coasters Safe?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-are-roller-coasters-safe-2/): Curious 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. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so […] - [How Long Would It Take to Dig through the Earth?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-long-would-it-take-to-dig-through-the-earth/): Curious 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!). Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode […] - [What Makes a Flood Happen?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-makes-a-flood-happen/): Curious 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!  Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know […] - [How Can Parrots Talk?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-can-parrots-talk/): Curious 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)! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule […] - [Why Do Things Cost Money? (Curious Kid Club)](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-things-cost-money-curious-kid-club/): JOIN 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! Curious Kids Every […] - [How Do Antibiotics Work?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-antibiotics-work/): Today, 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! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are […] - [How Do Trains Move?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-do-trains-move-2/): Have 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! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed […] - [How Does a Seed Turn into a Plant?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/how-does-a-seed-turn-into-a-plant-2/): In this episode, we discuss the science of roots as we learn how plants grow! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters so you never miss anything! Want to submit a question […] - [What Is at the Center of the Earth?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/what-is-at-the-center-of-the-earth/): In this episode, we learn about Earth’s inner and outer core and how it actually affects OUTER SPACE! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters so you never miss anything! Want to […] - [Who Invented Basketball?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/who-invented-basketball/): In 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! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of […] - [Why Do We Pass Gas?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-do-we-pass-gas/): Parent 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! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. […] - [Why Are Pretzels Shaped Like That?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/why-are-pretzels-shaped-like-that/): In this episode, we learn how pretzels are made from ropes of dough and why their exact origin story is hard to prove! Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Five Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Activity sheets for every new episode of the show Weekly episode schedule so you know what topics are coming up Weekly newsletters so you […] ## Pages - [FAQs](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/faqs/): How do I get a birthday shout out for my child? By joining the Curious Kids Club! How does submitting a question work? Members of the Curious Kids Club can submit recorded questions on Patreon. If you are not a member, you can submit a written question via the form on the sidebar of this website! Due to the volume of questions that come in, I cannot guarantee that I will see them all. But I do my best. What is the Curious Kids Club? It’s our Patreon campaign! You get all kinds of perks for joining… Click here to join. […] - [Weekly Schedule](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/weeklyschedule/): An episode is released every single day! Each week follows the same basic schedule… Monday: New episode Tuesday: New episode (and every other Tuesday is a Curious Kids Club episode where we take submissions from kids in the Curious Kids Club) Wednesday: New episode Thursday: New episode Friday: Captain Curious (Click the link to learn more about these special adventures) Saturday: Weekend Picks (Kids in the Curious Kids Club pick their favorite episodes of the show to re-air) Sunday: Weekend Picks (Kids in the Curious Kids Club pick their favorite episodes of the show to re-air) - [Captain Curious](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/captaincurious/): Get the first Captain Curious digital album for free! Join the Curious Kids Every Day newsletter, and I’ll email you the MP3s for free! Subscribe I won’t send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time. Captain Curious is an audio adventure series. Josh plays “Captain Curious,” and with the help of the listeners, we explore our amazing world… from the Solar System, to numbers, to words, to the digestive system… and beyond! Currently, we are replaying the Captain Curious series in the Curious Kids Every Day feed every Friday. On February 26th, a new adventure (Album #05) will begin! You can purchase […] - [Curious Camp Signups Have Ended!](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/camp/): Missed the sign up window? Shoot me an email: hello@curiouskidseveryday.com Get informed when the next season of Curious Camp launches! Join the Curious Kids Every Day newsletter! Subscribe We won’t send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time. - [Curious Camp](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/campended/): Available for one week only! Sign-ups End In: 00Days 00Hours 00Minutes 00Seconds A self-paced, 7-day audio adventure for curious kids Turn one week at home into an unforgettable nature adventure. 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If you want to support the show, we have a lot of cool perks to say “thank you!” • An Activity Sheet for each new episode• On your kid’s birthday, they will get a shoutout on the show.• Participate in the Curious Kids Club episode• Weekly episode schedule• Ad free podcast feed - [Ask a Question for the Show!](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/question/): Stay in Touch!* I agree to receive the Curious Kids Every Day newsletter! Submit! - [YOTO](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/yoto/): Want to listen to Curious Kids Every Day on your YOTO device?Click here for a tutorial. (Scroll down to where it says “Create a playlist or card from a podcast that isn’t in the Yoto app”)Here are some helpful assets: 1. RSS Feed Link: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/STM2682689129 2. YOTO 16×16 Icon (Right click to save) 3. MYO Card Cover (Right click to save) - [About the Host](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/host/): My name is Josh! I’ve been married to my college sweetheart for 15 years. We’ve got three boys and a new baby girl! I have worked in audio/video production and storytelling for over 20 years. Curious Kids Every Day has been a great outlet to utilize every tool and skill I’ve learned along the way! Family is important to me. Encouraging connection is important to me too. I am grateful to hear from so many families who tell me that Curious Kids Every Day is a show they enjoy together as a family. Ideally, we are able to enjoy everything our […] - [Why Screen-Less?](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/screenfree/): Hey there! I’m Josh, the host of Curious Kids Every Day, and I want to explain why this show is intentionally screen-free. We are surrounded by screens all day every day. As parents, it’s very easy to get distracted by our phones while our kids are right in front of us. So I wanted to create something educational (and entertaining) that the whole family could enjoy together without staring at a TV or computer or phone. There is just something special about audio. I spent so much time as a kid listening to the radio, to music, and to audio dramas. […] - [About the Show](https://curiouskidseveryday.com/about/): Started in June 2025, Curious Kids Every Day has already produced over 400 episodes of educational content for children and has quickly become one of the most popular educational podcasts for kids. Thousands of families tune in every day to learn along with Josh! Every day, we choose a question and figure out the answer together. At the end, we play some games to reinforce the learning. Most episodes are around 10 minutes or so. Curious Kids Every Day is hosted by a father of four with a passion for teaching and a love for audio. Josh was inspired to create […] ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/curiouskidseveryday.com/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)