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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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Hoots And Screeches And Whistles, Part 1

May 11, 2018
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Why Is Tape Sticky?

Apr 27, 2018
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Podcast Extra: Heterotaxy and Hearts

Apr 20, 2018
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How Does Your Heart Work?

Apr 13, 2018
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Why Do We Laugh?

Mar 30, 2018
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Why Do People Dream?

Mar 16, 2018
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Why Do We Need To Sleep?

Mar 2, 2018
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What Are Olympic Medals Made Of? Why Does Every Country Have A Flag?

Feb 16, 2018
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How Do Fish See? How Do Fish Sleep? How Do Fish Breathe?

Feb 2, 2018
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Circle Round: 'The Lion's Whisker'

Jan 19, 2018