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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 Is The Sea Salty?

Sep 30, 2016
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Why Is Soccer Called 'Soccer' Instead Of 'Football'?

Sep 16, 2016
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How Long Does It Take For A Baby Cheetah To Go From Fluffball To Hunter?

Sep 2, 2016
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Do Bumblebees Have Hearts?

Aug 19, 2016
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Why Don't Bicycles Fall Over?

Aug 5, 2016
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How Does An Engine Work?

Jul 22, 2016
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How Does It Feel When Your Family Changes?

Jul 8, 2016
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Why Is The Sky Blue?

Jun 24, 2016
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How Do You Make Paint?

Jun 10, 2016
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Why Do People Have Different Religions?

May 27, 2016