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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

But Why is a show led by kids. They ask the questions and we find the answers. It’s a big interesting world out there. On But Why, we tackle topics large and small, about nature, words, even the end of the world. Know a kid with a question? Record it with a smartphone. Be sure to include your kid's first name, age, and town and send the recording to questions@butwhykids.org!

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What Are Robots Doing On Mars?

Feb 17, 2021
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Cool Beans: How Chocolate And Coffee Get Made

Feb 12, 2021
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Why Are Cactuses Spiky?

Jan 29, 2021
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What's A Screaming Hairy Armadillo? How Animals Get Their Names

Jan 15, 2021
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Hopes And Dreams For 2021 From Kids Around The World

Jan 1, 2021
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Why Do Things Seem Scary In The Dark?

Dec 18, 2020
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Why Aren’t Babies Just Little Adults?

Dec 4, 2020
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Why Are We Still Talking About The Election?

Nov 20, 2020
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Why Do Whales Sing?

Nov 6, 2020
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Why Are Whales So Big?

Oct 23, 2020