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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  Why are cockroaches so yucky?

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  How do crocodiles chomp?

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  Why do ballerinas wear ballet shoes?

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  What is a solar eclipse?

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  How do invasive species take over?

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  Can snowstorms have thunder?

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  Why do we need glasses?

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  Why do we have two eyes if we only see one image?

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  What if the world started spinning backward?

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  What makes you happy?

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  What's it like to be bilingual?

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  Why are pandas black and white?

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  Why do we celebrate birthdays?

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  Why do we like being scared?

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  How is meat made in a lab?