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What Is the Fastest Bird?
In today’s episode, we learn about the fastest bird on Earth: the incredible peregrine falcon! It dives at over 240 miles per hour! Plus, we discuss other super-speedy birds like […]
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Why Do Fire Ants Sting?
In today’s episode, we’re finding out why fire ants sting and why it burns so much! We explain how fire ants protect their colonies, how their venom works, and why […]
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Detective Curious: What Are Anagrams?
Detective Curious has one more mystery to solve if he’s going to get out of the World of Words and finally figure out who IA is! Today, we learn all […]
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How Can You Guess a Dice Roll?
In today’s episode, we explore the math behind luck and learn why 7 is the most common number when you roll two dice! We explain what probability means, how it […]
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Why Can You Erase Pencil Writing?
In today’s episode, we find out what really happens when you erase something you wrote with a pencil! Discover how graphite, friction, and a little bit of rubber work together […]
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How Does a Vacuum Cleaner Suck Up Dirt?
In today’s episode, we explore how a vacuum cleaner actually sucks up dirt! Air pressure, spinning fans, and powerful motors work together to pull dust and crumbs right off the […]
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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 […]
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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) […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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