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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

Vermont Public

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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 [email protected]!

Episodes (296)

Why does my voice sound weird when it’s recorded?

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What are fossils?

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Aug 21, 202630:31pending

Where do constellations come from?

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Why does space have so many planets?

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Do animals play?

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When was the first World Cup?

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How are video games made?

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What is ADHD?

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What are eels?

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Why does green mean go and red mean stop?

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Are Komodo dragons really dragons?

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How do lizards grow their tails back?

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But Why turns 10!

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What's it like to be a Kid Governor?

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How do we know life is not a dream?

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Mar 6, 202632:06completed

How did bird dinosaurs survive the meteor?

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Why are brothers and sisters so annoying?

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Do bunnies come out at night?

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Why can’t we remember being babies?

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What’s on your bucket list?

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Why do goats sound like humans? A Cozy Critters Collaboration

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How do oysters make their shells?

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What’s an oboe? How does a flute work? What’s a viola?

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How big is a Macy's parade balloon?

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Why are there so many colors?

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How is candy made?

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Why do horses sleep standing up?

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When did volcanoes start existing?

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How are glaciers formed?

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How does wildfire smoke travel so far?

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Why are puffins' beaks so colorful?

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Who invented the English language?

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Who created math problems?

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Why do some people like spicy food?

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Why do we need to use sunscreen?

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Are horseshoe crabs…crabs?

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Who invented emoji?

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Why do walruses look so weird?

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What’s a seal? What’s a sea lion?

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Do atoms never touch?

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How are records made?

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Who invented tacos?

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What are taxes and tariffs?

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Are tapeworms sticky?

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Why do trains run on tracks?

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How do you whistle?

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Are wild cats afraid of water?

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What would your superpower be?

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Who decides what robots look like?

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