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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 bison run fast but walk slowly?

Jan 13, 2023
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Jane and Melody’s favorite 2022 episodes

Dec 30, 2022
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How do boats float?

Dec 16, 2022
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Why do armadillos have shells? Why are sloths slow?

Dec 2, 2022
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Who invented emoji?

Nov 18, 2022
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How did dinosaurs leave tracks?

Nov 4, 2022
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How is cheese made?

Oct 21, 2022
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How do bees make honey and why do they sting?

Oct 7, 2022
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Why do sharks have so many teeth?

Sep 23, 2022
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How do popcorn kernels pop?

Sep 9, 2022