But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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What’s it like to compete in the Olympics?

We’re celebrating the Olympics and Olympic athletes with an episode chock full of the interviews we’ve done with Olympians. Plus we answer some of the Olympic-themed questions you’ve sent us, starting with: what’s all the hype about winning a big piece of metal? And are those medals really made out of gold, silver and bronze? And we speak with Paralympian Emelia Perry, who’s competing in the paratriathlon in Paris! (Other athletes we hear from: skier Andrew Weibrecht, bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor, and mountain biker Lea Davison.) Download our learning guides:  PDF| Google Slide | Transcript

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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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  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?