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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 Are Some Animals Pets And Others Are Lunch?

May 26, 2017
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Why Do Dogs Have Whiskers?

May 12, 2017
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Why Do Cats Purr?

May 12, 2017
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Who Was The First Person?

Apr 28, 2017
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The Kratts Take Kids On Wild Animal Adventures

Apr 21, 2017
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How Do Butterflies Fly?

Apr 14, 2017
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How Do Piano Keys Make Sound?

Mar 31, 2017
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How Do Big Plants Grow From Such Small Seeds?

Mar 17, 2017
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How Does NASA Drive The Mars Rover?

Mar 3, 2017
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Are Yawns Really Contagious?

Feb 17, 2017