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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 […]
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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 […]
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How Do Bones Heal After They’re 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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Captain Curious: What Are Saturn’s 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 […]
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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 […]
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