• How Do They Get Lights on Top of Really Tall Bridges?
    Oct 29 2024

    Today’s question comes from CJ, who’s 12 years old and lives in New York City. CJ asked, “I wonder how they get the lights on top of really tall bridges?” What a great question! Have you ever looked up at a tall bridge at night and seen those bright lights glowing at the top, almost like stars? Well, it turns out there’s a lot more to those lights than you might think. So, let’s shine a light on this mystery!

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    9 mins
  • How Money Came To Be a Thing?
    Oct 22 2024

    Hey there, curious minds! Welcome to I Wonder, the show where we explore the questions you’ve been wondering about. Today’s question comes from Nick, who’s 12 years old. Nick asked, “I wonder how money came to be a thing?” What thought provoking question! We use money every day, whether it’s for buying snacks, toys, or even saving up for something special. But have you ever wondered how money came to be? Let’s find out why we stopped trading stuff and started using coins, bills, and even digital money!

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    8 mins
  • Why Do Some Animals Hibernate?
    Oct 17 2024

    Hey there, curious minds! Welcome to I Wonder, the show where we explore the questions you’ve been wondering about. Today’s question comes from Anna, who’s 11 years old. Anna asked, “Why do some anim als hibernate?” What a great question! Hibernation is one of nature’s coolest tricks, and it’s not just about sleeping through the winter. Let’s dig into why some animals hibernate, how they do it, and what makes it so fascinating!

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    7 mins
  • Why Do We Carve Pumpkins for Halloween?
    Oct 15 2024

    Today’s question comes from Gabriel, who’s 10 years old. Gabriel asked, “why do we carve pumpkins on Halloween?” Great question and something I was just wondering about myself! Pumpkins with spooky faces are one of the most recognizable symbols of Halloween, but how did this tradition start? Let’s dig into the history of pumpkin carving, uncover the mystery behind the jack-o'-lantern and get some tips for picking the perfect Pumpkin.

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    7 mins
  • Are There More Lego People Than Humans?
    Oct 10 2024

    Hey there, curious minds! Welcome to I Wonder, the show where we explore the questions you’ve been wondering about. Today’s question comes from Francois, who’s 13 years old. Francois asked, “I wonder if there are really more LEGO people than humans?” What a fun and mind-boggling question! We all know LEGO minifigures are everywhere, but could there actually be more of them than us? Let’s build our way through this question and find out!

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    9 mins
  • What’s Inside a Black Hole?
    Oct 9 2024

    Today’s question comes from Rahshid, who’s 14 years old. Rahshid asked, “I wonder what’s inside a black hole?” Wow, what a question! Black holes are some of the most mysterious and powerful things in the universe, and scientists are still trying to figure them out. So, let’s unravel the mystery and dive into what might be happening inside one of these cosmic giants!

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    10 mins
  • Are Fingertips Really Unique?
    Oct 2 2024

    Today’s question comes from Anna, who’s 14 years old. Anna asked, “Why do we have fingerprints, and are they really unique?” What a great question! We all have fingerprints, but how many of us really think about them? Let’s dive into what makes fingerprints so special and why they’re such a fascinating part of being human.



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    7 mins
  • Do Some Animals Live Longer Than Humans?
    Sep 24 2024

    Today’s question comes from Greg, who’s 14 years old. Greg asked, “I wonder why humans don’t live as long as some animals?”

    What a fascinating question! Humans live relatively long lives compared to many animals, but compared to some of the long-lived species, like turtles and whales, we don’t even come close. So why is that? Let’s break it down and dive into the science of aging.

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    8 mins