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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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How do snakes slither?

Aug 26, 2022
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Why do we feel pain?

Aug 12, 2022
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Why do we have friends?

Jul 29, 2022
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Why do crickets chirp?

Jul 15, 2022
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Who doesn’t love ice cream?

Jul 1, 2022
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Do you have to be tall to play basketball? Questions for the Washington Mystics

Jun 17, 2022
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Why are pandas black and white?

Jun 3, 2022
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What is climate change?

May 20, 2022
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Why do flowers bloom?

May 6, 2022
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Why are some people left-handed?

Apr 22, 2022