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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 we wear clothes?

Jul 12, 2024
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Who invented pizza?

Jun 28, 2024
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Why do oranges have peels?

Jun 14, 2024
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Do people eat bugs?

Jun 7, 2024
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Why do cicadas come out every 17 years?

May 31, 2024
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Where does the sky end?

May 17, 2024
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What's cool about cockroaches?

May 3, 2024
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How do crocodiles chomp?

Apr 19, 2024
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Why do ballerinas wear ballet shoes?

Apr 5, 2024
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What is a solar eclipse?

Mar 22, 2024