But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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How are electric guitars made?

How are electric guitars made? How are guitar strings made? And how, exactly, do guitars work? We’re answering questions about electric guitars with local luthier (guitarmaker) Lea in Burlington, Vermont. Creston gave us a tour of his studio–including his custom glitter room, to help us understand what goes into making an electric guitar. Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide

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  How does food turn into poop?

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  Why do we have anxiety?

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  How do we vote?

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  What are red states and blue states?

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  Introducing ChopChop: Let's Get Corny!

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  How do broken bones heal?

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  How do wind turbines work?

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  Do earthworms have eyes?

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  How do we learn to swim?

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  What’s it like to compete in the Olympics?

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  Why do we wear clothes?

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  Who invented pizza?

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  Why do oranges have peels?

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  Do people eat bugs?

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  Why do cicadas come out every 17 years?

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  Where does the sky end?