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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 need glasses?

Feb 9, 2024
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Why do we have two eyes if we only see one image?

Jan 26, 2024
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What if the world started spinning backward?

Jan 12, 2024
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What makes you happy?

Dec 29, 2023
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What's it like to be bilingual?

Dec 15, 2023
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How are electric guitars made?

Dec 1, 2023
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Why are pandas black and white?

Nov 17, 2023
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Why do we celebrate birthdays?

Nov 3, 2023
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Why do we like being scared?

Oct 20, 2023
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How is meat made in a lab?

Oct 6, 2023