How do cows make milk ?

Got milk? Cows sure do! Baby cows drink 10% of their body weight in milk everyday! That means some babies are guzzling more than a gallon of milk per day. But how do mama cows make it? We asked animal expert Courney Daigle to help us find the answer.   
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How is wind created?

Whooooosh! Wind can rush in quickly and blow things all out of whack! But where does it come from, and how is it created? We asked meteorologist Alan Sealls to help us find the answer.
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Why do we crave certain foods?

Do you ever get a hankering for something sweet? Or maybe you crave a super salty snack, like crunchy dill pickles! Lots of people crave different kinds of foods when they’re hungry – but why? We asked dietitian Ana Veloso to help us find the answer.
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How do worms take care of the Earth?

Worms are the superheroes of the underground world! But what do these tiny titans do that makes them so special? We asked naturalist Lucy Lapwing all about the ways our incredible, slimy friends make the planet a better place to live!
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How does rain stop?

Do you like rainy days? Or would you prefer to have fun in the sun? Either way, no rainstorm lasts forever. But what makes it stop? We asked meteorologist Alan Sealls to help us find the answer.
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When do lions lose their spots?

Baby lions are adorable! They’re small and fluffy, and they have spots. But adult lions don’t have any spots. So what happens? Do the spots fall off? Do birds steal them? We asked animal researcher Courtney Daigle to help us find the answer.
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Do animals get goosebumps?

The bumps on our arms and legs that show up when we’re cold or scared are called  goosebumps in honor of the bumpy skin underneath a goose’s feathers. But do animals besides humans get goosebumps? We asked animal expert Courtney Daigle to help us find the answer.
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Do animals get goosebumps? 

How do ice skates work?

Ice skates are amazing! Think about it: you put them on, lace them up and suddenly you’re walking on water! Well, frozen water. But how do these magic things work? We asked Olympic speed skater Erin Jackson to help us find the answer. 
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Why can some people sing better than others?

Are you a karaoke king who loves to sing for anyone and everyone? Or a shy songstress who saves your talents for your family? Or a sneaky, private pop star who only serenades the clothes in your closet? Most of us are able to sing, but why are some of us better than others? Voice teacher Kristy Bissell helps us understand why some people can sing sweeter than a songbird.
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Do animals go through puberty?

Puberty is a time of big changes for humans. Our bodies change, our voices change, even our moods change! But do animals go through puberty, too? We asked veterinarian Lena Provost to help us find the answer.
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Are elephants really afraid of mice?

Happy Elephant Week! Every episode this week answers a different question about our magnificent and ginormous elephant friends. It’s a cartoon tale as old as time. Giant elephant sees a tiny mouse. Eeek! Elephant is frightened, jumps up onto comically small chair. CLASSIC. But what actually happens when an elephant comes across a mouse in the wild? We asked psychology professor and elephant expert Joshua Plotnick to help us find the answer.
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It’s a cartoon tale as old as time. Giant elephant sees a tiny mouse. Eeek! Elephant is frightened, jumps up onto comically small chair. CLASSIC. But what actually happens when an elephant comes across a mouse in the wild? We asked psychology professor and elephant expert Joshua Plotnick to help us find the answer.
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Do elephants get boogers?

Happy Elephant Week! Every episode this week answers a different question about our magnificent and ginormous elephant friends. Elephants use their long, flexible noses to sniff out food, take baths and even hug other elephants. But do they ever get boogers in their trunks? We asked psychology professor and elephant expert Joshua Plotnik to help us find the answer!
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Why do elephants suck up water and spit it out with their nose?

Happy Elephant Week! Every episode this week answers a different question about our magnificent and ginormous elephant friends. Have you ever accidentally gotten water up your nose? Imagine if you could slurp up a whole bunch of water with your snoot! You’d probably want to spray it around, right? That’s something that elephants do all the time – but why? We asked psychology professor and elephant expert Joshua Plotnick to help us find the answer.
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Have you ever accidentally gotten water up your nose? Imagine if you could slurp up a whole bunch of water with your snoot! You’d probably want to spray it around, right? That’s something that elephants do all the time – but why? We asked psychology professor and elephant expert Joshua Plotnick to help us find the answer.
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Why do elephants suck up water with their trunks?

Why are elephants so big?

Happy Elephant Week! Every episode this week answers a different question about our magnificent and ginormous elephant friends. You may have seen elephants at zoos and marveled at their size. Maybe you’ve seen nature programs about these ponderous pachyderms. It’s no secret: Elephants are big. But why do they grow so large? We asked psychology professor and elephant expert Joshua Plotnick to help us find the answer.
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You may have seen elephants at zoos and marveled at their size. Maybe you’ve seen nature programs about these ponderous pachyderms. It’s no secret: Elephants are big. But why do they grow so large? We asked psychology professor and elephant expert Joshua Plotnick to help us find the answer.
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What do elephants eat?

Welcome to Elephant Week! Every episode this week answers a different question about our magnificent and ginormous elephant friends. Have you ever wondered what elephants eat? Because we have! We asked psychology professor and elephant expert Joshua Plotnik to help us find the answer.
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Why don’t some people like to eat veggies?

Everybody has different preferences when it comes to food. Some people don’t like squishy textures or spicy flavors. And others avoid entire food groups, like vegetables! Have you ever turned up your nose at a turnip? Refused a radish? Pooh-poohed a pepper? Ever wondered why? We asked nutritionist Ana Veloso to help us find the answer.
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Why don't some people like to eat veggies?

Why are giraffes so tall?

With their graceful necks and long legs, giraffes are the tallest mammals in the world! These spotty, plant-eating giants roam the African savannah, towering over their fellow creatures. But why are they so tall? We asked psychology professor Joshua Plotnik to help us find the answer.
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Are chickens related to T. rex?

If you’ve ever looked at a chicken – like, really looked at one – you might have noticed that our feathered backyard friends look like mini dinosaurs. Think about it: their scaly toes look just like tiny T. rex feet! But are chickens actually related to the mighty T. rex? We asked paleontologist Shaena Montanari to help us find the answer.
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Are chickens related to the T. rex?

How do musical instruments make sound?

Strings, woodwinds, percussion, brass…every instrument has its own unique voice. But have you ever wondered how each instrument actually makes sound? What makes a harp go plink plunk, a clarinet go bwaaahhh or a tuba go oompah? We asked musician Jennifer Christen to help us find the answer.
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Do dogs remember someone they haven't seen in a long time?

Humans remember the people we meet by recognizing faces, voices, or with the help of a handy-dandy name tag. But do our canine companions do the same? Can a dog recognize someone they haven’t seen in a long time? We asked Barnard College dog cognition researcher Alexandra Horowitz to help us find the answer.
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Why are dogs so protective of their owners?

Can cats or dogs be left “handed” or right “handed"?

Humans tend to prefer using one hand over the other. How you write, throw a ball or play an instrument might depend on whether you’re right or left-handed. But what about critters who don’t have hands? Do dogs and cats have preferred paws? We asked veterinarian Lena Provost to help us find the answer.
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Can cats and dogs be left “handed” or right “handed”?

Can cats or dogs be left “handed” or right “handed”? 

Why are beards sharp?

A beard is nature’s face-sweater. And just like a regular sweater, it can be scratchy and itchy and just plain uncomfortable. So what makes some people’s facial hair so sharp? We asked beard expert Greg Berzinsky to help us find the answer.
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Can dogs from different countries communicate with each other?

Dogs communicate in a bunch of ways, from tail wags to barks. But can dogs from different parts of the world understand each other? We asked dog behavioral scientist Alexandra Horowitz to help us find the answer.

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Could a dog from America communicate with a dog from Russia?

Why do snails have shells, but slugs don’t?

Have you ever followed a slimy, iridescent trail in the garden or park and found a snail, munching on a tasty plant? Or maybe a slug was helping itself to your snap peas! Snails and slugs look pretty similar, so why does only one have a shell? We asked biologist Teresa Rose Osborne to help us track down the answer.
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All Episodes

How do cows make milk ?

How is wind created?

Why do we crave certain foods?

How do worms take care of the Earth?

How does rain stop?

When do lions lose their spots?

Do animals get goosebumps?

How do ice skates work?

Why can some people sing better than others?

Do animals go through puberty?

Are elephants really afraid of mice?

Do elephants get boogers?

Why do elephants suck up water and spit it out with their nose?

Why are elephants so big?

What do elephants eat?

Why don’t some people like to eat veggies?

Why are giraffes so tall?

Are chickens related to the T. rex?

How do musical instruments make sound?

Do dogs remember someone they haven't seen in a long time?

Can cats or dogs be left “handed” or right “handed”?

Why are beards sharp?

Can dogs from different countries communicate with each other?

Why do snails have shells, but slugs don’t?