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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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Why Do Spiders Have Eight Legs?

Jun 5, 2020
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But Why Live: Words and Language

May 30, 2020
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But Why Live: Space Exploration

May 23, 2020
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How Does Slime Work?

May 22, 2020
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But Why Live: Poetry

May 16, 2020
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But Why Live: Bats and Beavers

May 9, 2020
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Where Does The Sky End?

May 8, 2020
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Circle Round: The Fallen Sparrow

May 1, 2020
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Why Do Cookies Taste Better With Salt? And Other Cooking Questions

Apr 24, 2020
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Why Do Baby Teeth Fall Out?

Apr 10, 2020