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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 Is Electricity?

Jul 5, 2019
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Why Do Trains Run On Tracks?

Jun 21, 2019
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Why Are Boys Boys And Girls Girls?

Jun 7, 2019
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How Do Mussels Get Their Shells?

May 24, 2019
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Why Am I Afraid Of The Dark?

May 10, 2019
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Why Is Sugar Bad For You?

Apr 26, 2019
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"Do Skunks Like Their Own Smell?" And Other Stumpers!

Apr 12, 2019
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Who Makes The Laws?

Mar 29, 2019
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Still Funny: Why Do We Laugh?

Mar 15, 2019
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How Is But Why Made? What Is Sound?

Mar 1, 2019