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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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Still Funny: Why Do We Laugh?

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

Mar 1, 2019
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Why Is There A Big Patch Of Garbage In The Pacific Ocean?

Feb 15, 2019
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Why Do Elephants Have Trunks? Why Do Giraffes Have Purple Tongues?

Feb 1, 2019
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Why Do Days Start At 12 O'Clock?

Jan 18, 2019
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Why Do We Sometimes See The Moon During The Day?

Jan 4, 2019
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What Is It Like To Be An Adult?

Dec 21, 2018
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Why Do We Poop And Fart?

Dec 7, 2018
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Circle Round: 'Armadillo's Song'

Nov 20, 2018
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Why Don't Spiders Get Stuck In Their Webs?

Nov 9, 2018