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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 o... Read more

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Why Do People Dream?

Why Do People Dream?

Why do people dream? Why do people have nightmares? How do dreams happen? Can people who are blind can see in their drea... Read more

16 Mar 2018

25mins

Ranked #2

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How Are Babies Made?

How Are Babies Made?

How are babies made? We speak with Cory Silverberg, author of What Makes A Baby, for answers to questions about how we a... Read more

9 Jun 2017

23mins

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Who Invented Words?

Who Invented Words?

On But Why we let you ask the questions and we help find the answers. One of the things that many of you are curious abo... Read more

13 May 2016

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Why Do Turtles Need Shells? Why Do Frogs Hop?

Why Do Turtles Need Shells? Why Do Frogs Hop?

Why do turtles need shells? Why do turtles move so slowly? Why do frogs hop? Why are frogs green? Why are colorful frogs... Read more

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The Kratts Take Kids On Wild Animal Adventures

The Kratts Take Kids On Wild Animal Adventures

For 20 years, brothers Chris and Martin Kratt have been taking kids on adventures around the world through their TV show... Read more

21 Apr 2017

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How Was The Universe Created?

How Was The Universe Created?

But Why explores the Big Bang, earth, stars and black holes in this call-in episode that aired live on Vermont Public Ra... Read more

20 Jul 2018

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What Is The End Of The World Going To Feel Like?

What Is The End Of The World Going To Feel Like?

This episode looks at a big question, a really big question. It's about the end of the world and what it might feel like... Read more

15 Apr 2016

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Why Is Sugar Bad For You?

Why Is Sugar Bad For You?

Why do we need to eat and how does food give us energy? Why do you have to eat vegetables? Why does junk food taste so g... Read more

26 Apr 2019

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Why Do We Laugh?

Why Do We Laugh?

Why do we laugh? Why do you feel ticklish when someone tickles you? Why can't you tickle yourself? We learn about how hu... Read more

30 Mar 2018

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How Do Bees Make Honey And Why Do They Sting?

How Do Bees Make Honey And Why Do They Sting?

Why do bees pollinate? How do bees make honey? Why do bees have stingers? Why do bees die when they sting you? What's th... Read more

18 Aug 2017

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Why Is The Sky Blue?

Why Is The Sky Blue?

Why is the sky blue? We get an answer from a science writer for NASA's Space Place. And what are Saturn's rings? Carolyn... Read more

24 Jun 2016

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How Does Music Move Us?

How Does Music Move Us?

We're turning things around! Instead of you sending us the question, this time we're asking the question and looking to ... Read more

29 Apr 2016

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Why Is The Sea Salty?

Why Is The Sea Salty?

We're heading to the coast of Maine to learn a little bit about why the sea is salty, how mussels get their shells and h... Read more

30 Sep 2016

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What Is The Biggest Number?

What Is The Biggest Number?

What's the biggest number? Who was the first mathematician? Why is seven a lucky number? Why is fifth grade math so hard... Read more

22 Nov 2017

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Do Bumblebees Have Hearts?

Do Bumblebees Have Hearts?

This episode is all about bugs! We've gotten a lot of questions from you about insects and other critters. So we're tack... Read more

19 Aug 2016

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Why Do We Need To Sleep?

Why Do We Need To Sleep?

Why do people need to sleep? How do we actually go to sleep? How does sleeping get rid of toxins in the brain? And how c... Read more

2 Mar 2018

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Why Is Milk White?

Why Is Milk White?

'But Why' heads to the farm to answer a whole herd of animal questions: How do cows make milk? Why do cows moo? Why do s... Read more

22 Jun 2018

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What's What With The Weather?

What's What With The Weather?

We're getting answers to all of your weather questions! Where does snow come from? Why do clouds stay up in the sky? How... Read more

9 Dec 2016

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How Is Chocolate Made?

How Is Chocolate Made?

How is chocolate made? Why can't we eat chocolate all the time? Why does chocolate melt? Why can't dogs eat chocolate? I... Read more

23 Dec 2016

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How Do Big Plants Grow From Such Small Seeds?

How Do Big Plants Grow From Such Small Seeds?

Why are there so many plants? How are seeds made? How does germination work? How can plants grow so big if they start fr... Read more

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