Who Smarted? - Educational Podcast for Kids
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Who came up with the awesome idea of Ice Cream Trucks?
50% Off the best monthly science kits - Back to School Special! "I love MEL Science" - Trusty Narrator. Go to MEL Science and use promo code WHOSMARTED50. Offer expires Sept 23. When did Ice Cream Trucks become a thing? Why did early ice cream carts make people sick? Why does most ice cream from a truck come on a stick? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why are your Armpits so stinky?
What do your Armpits do? How do they help keep you cool? What are lymph nodes? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Who was the very first Marvel Superhero?
How did Marvel Comics get its start? Who created the Marvel shared universe? How did Superman help save Marvel Comics? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How do you become a Clown?
Why do Clowns exist? Are Clowns meant to be funny or scary? Why do Clowns wear big shoes and red noses? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why does milk, and not water, keep spicy foods from burning?
What makes spicy foods spicy? What is the Scoville Heat Scale? What are the spiciest peppers in the world? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How do they build super tall buildings?
What inventions allowed buildings to get taller and taller? What were some of the first skyscrapers ever built? Are buildings really built to sway in the wind? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Were the first Pillows...rocks?
Who invented the Pillow? Why were early Pillows so expensive? Did people really decide who to marry based on the Pillow they owned??? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How do Plants eat?
Can plants tell what time of day it is? What happens to plants at night? How long can a cactus go without water? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How do you win at Minecraft?
What are the craziest things you can build in Minecraft? How was the Creeper accidentally created? What makes Minecraft so addicting to play? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How does a Rocket escape Earth's gravity?
When were the first rockets invented? How does a rocket ship work? What animals have taken a rocket to space? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What makes Smartphones so smart?
How, why and when were smartphones invented? What's the difference between a cell phone and a smartphone? How powerful is a smartphone? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What takes longer to digest - candy or carrots?
What makes up your Digestive System? How do you get nutrients from food? How long does digestion take from eating to pooping? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why aren't Humans as tall as Giraffes?
What factors determine Human Growth? When do you grow the most? Is there a way to know how tall you'll be? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is the banana going... extinct?
Why are all bananas exactly alike? Who created the banana? Are Bananas actually berries? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How much bigger is a Queen Bee?
How and why do Bees make honey? Are Drone Bees lazy? How fast do Worker Bees fly? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Which condiment came first - Ketchup or Mustard?
Who invented Ketchup? How many kinds of Mustard are there? Which one should you put on your hotdog? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What part of the Earth is as hot as the Sun?
How was the Earth formed? What is the Earth made of? Are Earth days actually getting... longer? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why are there Fireworks on the 4th of July?
What are fireworks made of? How do they explode into cool colors & shapes? How have fireworks evolved? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is a Poison Ivy rash contagious?
What is in Poison Ivy that humans are allergic to? How do you treat Poison Ivy? Are dogs & cats allergic to Poison Ivy? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Was Ben Franklin the richest man in America?
50% Off Amazing Science Kits - MEL Science, science delivered to your doorstep! Code=WHOSMARTED https://melscience.com/sBHm/ Why was Ben Franklin so important to the founding of America? What were his wildest inventions? Did Ben Franklin accidentally cause Beethoven's death? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How were the classic Board Games invented?
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What happens if the Polar Ice Caps melt?
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Why are Pandas black & white?
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Why do you need to pee?
50% Off Amazing Science Kits - MEL Science, science delivered to your doorstep! Code=WHOSMARTED https://melscience.com/sBHm/ How do your kidneys work? What color should healthy pee be? Why do you need to stay hydrated? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How did Pokémon become one of the most popular franchises ever?
50% Off Amazing Science Kits - MEL Science, science delivered to your doorstep! Code=WHOSMARTED https://melscience.com/sBHm/ Who created Pokémon? Where do Pokémon get their names? How did a love for collecting bugs lead to creating Pokémon? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Which country has the most Pyramids?
50% Off Amazing Science Kits - MEL Science, science delivered to your doorstep! Code=WHOSMARTED www.MELScience.com Why were Pyramids built? What mysteries do they hold? How did Pyramid design differ between different ancient civilizations? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Did Leonardo da Vinci really collect dead bodies to study?
10% off First Month of Therapy on your schedule, from anywhere - for adults & teens. www.BetterHelp.com/WhoSmarted Better Help What makes da Vinci so special? Why is the Mona Lisa painting so popular? Did da Vinci try to invent the first Batmobile? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Are Petrified Forests Scary?
10% off First Month of Therapy on your schedule, from anywhere - for adults & teens. www.BetterHelp.com/WhoSmarted Better Help What are fossils? How do trees turn into stone? How long ago did forests become Petrified? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why are some Rodents considered pets and others pests?
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Was it fun to be a Pirate?
What were real life Pirates like? How did Pirates strike fear on the ocean? How did a bunch of sea criminals get their own Disney ride & film franchise? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why don't you fly out of a Water Slide?
Who came up with the concept for Water Slides? How do Water Slides work? Where can you find the craziest Water Slides? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What makes a bird... a Raptor?
How big do Birds of Prey get? How well can a Hawk or Eagle see? How fast can the fastest Raptors fly? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Could a Black Hole pull you inside?
How strong is the gravitational force of a Black Hole? What causes Black Holes to appear? What would happen if a Black Hole appeared in our Galaxy? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why do your Socks always go missing?
Who invented socks? What were the earliest socks like? Did early humans actually stuff leaves and grass in their shoes? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What's the difference between Tortoises & Turtles?
Do Turtles really live inside their shells? What are Turtle shells made of? Why do Turtles walk slow but swim fast? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why do we blow up Balloons for birthday parties?
Why were early Balloons made from cat guts & cow intestines? What gas made early Balloons explode? Besides parties, what else can Balloons be used for? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How much air does a Scuba tank hold?
What is Scuba an acronym for? How are you able to breathe underwater? Why should you spit in your mask before diving into the water? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why are they called French Fries if they weren't invented in France?
Who actually invented the French Fry? Are French Fries healthy for you? What planet would be the best to make French Fries on? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why do you Poop?
How many times a day should you Poop? Why does Poop come in different colors? Why is your Poop shaped liked that? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Has anyone ever been hit by a Meteorite?
What's the difference between a Meteor, Meteoroid and Meteorite? What causes meteors to form? Why do Meteor showers happen around the same time each year? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why are Narwhals known as the Unicorn of the Sea?
Is a Narwhal's long tusk actually a tooth? Which animal is the Narwhal a relative of? How long can Narwhals stay underwater? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Who invented the Action Figure Toy?
How were Barbie dolls & G.I. Joe figures created? How did they become so popular/ How have these toys evolved over the years? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Do things disappear in The Bermuda Triangle because of... Earth farts?
Why is The Bermuda Triangle so mysterious? Is there any scientific evidence to explain the mystery of The Bermuda Triangle? Why are legends like this so powerful? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How do Brain Chemicals make you happy?
What are the different types of Brain Chemicals? What causes Brain Chemicals to be released? Do different Brain Chemicals cause different types of happiness? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Does the Moon protect the Earth?
How was the Moon formed? What is the Moon made of? How does the Moon affect life on Earth? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Are everyone's Fingerprints really different?
Why do you have Fingerprints? What are the 3 types of Fingerprints? Do animals also have unique Fingerprints? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why are Pretzels... pretzel shaped?
Which country invented the Pretzel? What were early pretzels like? Are Pretzels seen as a sign of good luck and fortune? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How do your Eyes work?
How are your eyes connected to your brain? What do the different parts of your eye do? How do human eyes differ from animal eyes? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Do Wombats really use their butts to fight off predators?
What exactly are Wombats? Why do they dig such amazingly long tunnels? Do Wombats actually rescue other animals during a wildfire? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Who actually invented Baseball?
Why are there 3 strikes; 4 balls; 3 outs in Baseball? How did they decide on 9 innings? Why is every ballpark different? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.