
Who Smarted? - Educational Podcast for Kids
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What is the most popular cookie in the world?
How were cookies first invented? What role did kids play in making cookies so popular? Who decided to put chocolate chips in cookies? 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 is the complex system inside you controlling your every move?
How does your Nervous System cause you to run, jump, dance and...pee? What do the millions of neurons in your brain do? How is it you're able to use your five basic senses? 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 you know the Calendar we all use is full of... mistakes?
Why are there 12 months in a year? Why do the months have different amounts of days? Where do the names of the months come from? 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 is an Opera a lot like a Marvel Movie, pop music, and Star Wars?
Why is an opera a lot cooler than you might think? Do you have to be large to be an opera singer? Which modern singers have a connection to opera? 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 school start too early?
Why do kids (and adults) need a bedtime? Why is it so hard to get up in the morning? How can you make yourself fall asleep? 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 would happen to Earth if there were no... clouds?
What are clouds made of? What are the different types of clouds. How much does a cloud weigh? 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 America's greatest inventor get kicked out of school?
How many things do you use that Thomas Edison invented? At what age did Edison invent his first invention? How could one person invent 1000 different things? 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 would win in a fight - an Alligator or a Crocodile?
How are Gators and Crocs different? How long have they been around? How are mean ol' Gators and nasty Crocs beneficial to the planet? 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 can a giant, heavy airplane fly???
How was the airplane invented? Who popularized air travel by flying across the Atlantic Ocean? How many planes takeoff and land every single day? 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 do most people sweat in a day?
Why do you sweat when you're nervous? How does sweat help cool you off? Does sweat... stink? 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 coolest way to get around on 4-wheels?
How was the skateboard invented? What caused skateboarding to become super popular? Where do the crazy names of skateboard tricks come from? 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 early guitar strings really made out of... cow guts?!?
How did a bow and arrow lead to the invention of the guitar? How do guitars make such cool sounds? Why do guitars have a hole in them? 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 some people eat super gross foods?
How did early humans know which foods to eat, and which to avoid? What are some of the craziest food discoveries? Are some foods safe to eat, but also... deadly? 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 many Muscles do you have in your face?
What are muscles made of? How do your muscles work? Do you have to injure your muscles to make them bigger & stronger? 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 is the most dangerous type of storm on the planet?
How do Hurricanes form? What do storm categories mean? How do Hurricanes get their names? 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 is the most popular lunch food of all time???
Who invented lunch? How has lunch evolved? What inventions helped turn lunch into many people's favorite meal of the day? 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 you know there’s a battle raging INSIDE YOU every day?
What is an antibody? How does your immune system protect you? What is your microbiome? 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 does soda pop make you burp?
Who invented soda pop? Why was Coca-Cola, Pepsi & Dr. Pepper originally sold as medicine? How do they get the bubbles in soda pop? 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 come you don't have to be afraid of Polar Bears in Antarctica?
How do animals survive living in Antarctica? Which animal can you find the most of in Antarctica? What's the most ferocious animal in Antarctica besides the Killer Whale? 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 turn Pizza into Poop?
What takes longer to digest - Carrots or Cookies? How does your body digest food? Which is longer, your large or small intestine? 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 Nikola Tesla invent a Death Beam to try and end all wars?
Who was Nikola Tesla and what did he invent? Who won the electricity wars - Tesla or Edison? Did Tesla invent the car named after him? 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 Whales once live on land as furry creatures the size of cats???
How did whales evolve? How did whales get to be so big? Do whales have fingers? 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 does my Pee... say about Me?
How and why do we pee? What color should your pee be? What do your kidneys and bladder do? 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 did the first basketball games always end in big fights?
How was basketball invented? Why were the early games played inside a giant cage? Why are basketballs orange? 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 is the secret cure for when you're feeling low-energy?
How long is the perfect nap? What does your brain do while you're sleeping? Why is taking a nap better than chugging a Red Bull to wake yourself up? 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 your Heart made of Blood?
Where does blood come from? What do your veins and arteries do? How do nutrients and oxygen reach every part of your body? 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 Fireworks explode into Smiley Faces?
Who invented Fireworks? How are Fireworks able to make so many cool colors and shapes? Why do we set off Fireworks on July 4th? 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 big bad wolves turn into friendly cuddly dogs?
How many types of dogs are there? What traits do different dog breeds have? Do dogs have eyebrows? 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 babies have more bones than kids or adults?
How many bones do you have in your skull? Are your bones stronger than concrete or steel? What part of your body has the most bones? 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 there really seaweed in ice cream???
How is ice cream made? Why doesn't it freeze solid like ice? Should you refreeze melted ice cream? 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 do the Lion King, In the Heights and West Side Story have in common?
Who was William Shakespeare? What modern stories are based on Shakespeare's plays? How was Shakespeare like the Marvel movies of his time? 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 of your 5 Basic Senses is most important?
Can humans smell as well as dogs? Does your brain compensate if a sense doesn't work well? Do you have more than 5 senses? 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 does Broccoli make you fart?
How was broccoli invented? Why is broccoli called broccoli? What are fun ways to get kids to eat broccoli? 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 make a jelly bean taste like vomit?
What gives foods their flavors? How does a Flavorist make one food taste like another? How do you make a plant taste like meat? 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 is the most popular board game of all time?
When was chess invented? Can a kid become a chess grand master? How did chess pieces get their strange names? 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 is Pizza so delicious?
How long have people been eating Pizza? Where does Pizza Come From? What Is the most popular Pizza Topping? 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 American Cheese actually cheese?
Who discovered cheese? How is cheese made? What is American Cheese made of? 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 forest really catch fire all by itself???
Is a wildfire and a forest fire the same thing? How do you put out a raging wildfire? What are some ways to prevent wildfires? 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 did Pluto get kicked out of the Planets Club?
What are Dwarf Planets? How many Dwarf Planets do we know about? Why isn't the Moon a planet? 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.

If Sugar is so bad for us - why do we eat so much of it???
What is sugar made from? How does sugar affect your body, brain and teeth? Is it okay to have just a little sugar? 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 Octopuses escape from their tanks at the aquarium?
What crazy, and cool things are Octopuses capable of? Why do Octopuses have 3 hearts and blue blood? Why is it 'Octopuses' and not 'Octopi'? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What do Unicorns, Bald Eagles and Shamrocks have in common?
Why is the Unicorn the National Symbol of Scotland? Why do we have National Symbols? Which animal represents the most countries? 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 you able to remember your scary nightmares?
What causes nightmares to happen? What happens in your brain during a nightmare? Are there any ways to keep from having nightmares? 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 vaccines make you safe from diseases?
How were vaccines first discovered? What diseases have been wiped out by vaccines? How do we know vaccines are safe? 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.

Can a vampire bat turn you into a vampire???
Are bats really blind? How do bats help the ecosystem? Are bats dangerous to humans? 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 Amelia Earhart become the greatest unsolved mystery of all time?
Who was Amelia Earhart? What aviation records did Amelia set? What was Amelia's last flight like? 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 could biting your nails make you sick?
What is the purpose of finger & toenails? If nails are made of dead cells, how do they grow? How do your nails reveal what's going on inside of you? 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 flies barf on your food???
Are flies good or bad for the environment? How long have flies been on Earth? Do flies really eat poop? 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 early gum really made from charcoal and chalk?
How was gum invented? What did people chew on before gum? Why is bubble gum pink? 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.

Can you cuddle with a hibernating bear?
Why do some animals hibernate? Why don't humans hibernate? How many Big Macs would a bear need to eat to prepare for hibernation? 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.