But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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How is candy made?

Who invented candy? Why is it so sweet? Why does hard candy melt in your mouth? How are candy corn, gummies and nerds made? What makes pop rocks pop? We talk with traditional candy makers at Sticky in California and Hercules Candies in New York about how these sweet treats take their shape. And we get a little reminder about why we can’t eat sugar all day, every day. Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript

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  How do oysters make their shells?

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  What’s an oboe? How does a flute work? What’s a viola?

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  How big is a Macy's parade balloon?

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  Why are there so many colors?

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  Why do horses sleep standing up?

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  When did volcanoes start existing?

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  How are glaciers formed?

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  How does wildfire smoke travel so far?

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  Why are puffins' beaks so colorful?

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  Who invented the English language?

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  Who created math problems?

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  Why do some people like spicy food?

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  Why do we need to use sunscreen?

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  Are horseshoe crabs…crabs?