Who Smarted

From the creators of Brain Games & Brainchild comes Who Smarted? a fun new podcast to teach kids amazing facts about any topic you can think of! 

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Which task can an octopus complete?

A. It can open a jar from both inside and outside
B. It uses coconuts and shells to build its own shelter
C. It can jump on land to ambush prey

The answer is all three!

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Octopus ink helps them hide from - and harm - their enemies!

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Can lightening strike twice?

Yes! Lightening can, in fact, strike twice. Find a safe place inside if you are caught in a storm.

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What is the national mammal of the United States?

The buffalo!

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John Philip Sousa, known as “the March King,” composed 136 marches over his lifetime, including the official U.S. march, “The Stars and Stripes Forever.”

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Who is most likely to experience nightmares as an adult?

Women are but depression, exhaustion, and insomnia are strong contributing factors.

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Eating right before bed can cause nightmares. It increases your metabolism and signal the brain to become more active. You might also want to avoid scary books or TV right before bed.

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If you think the risk of infection is low, should you still get vaccinated?

It is always best to get vaccinated, even when you think the risk of infection is low.

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There is no scientific evidence to link the MMR vaccine with autism or autistic disorders. This unfortunate rumor started with a single 1998 study which was quickly found to be seriously flawed, and was retracted by the journal that published it.

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How many times a day does your heart beat?

Your heart beats 100000 times a day.

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Do all bats hang upside down?

No! There are 6 species of bats who do not hang upside down.

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Bats can live for over 20 years.

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How much did the U.S. government spend looking for Earhart and Noonan?

About $4 Million. At the time, it was the most expensive air and sea search in history.

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First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt was inspired by Amelia Earhart to sign up for flying lessons. Roosevelt got a student permit and a physical exam but never actually took the lessons.

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Which fingernail grows the slowest?

Your thumbnail grows the slowest.

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In ancient Egypt, a women’s status symbol was based on the color of her nails. Red being the highest rank.

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Why do clouds look white?

Clouds look white because they are reflecting sunlight from above them.

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How fast can a fly brain react?

Human brains process around 60 images a second, whereas a fly can process around 250 in a single second.

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On average, the life cycle of a house fly only lasts for around 30 days.

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What was the largest piece of bubble gum made?

The largest piece of bubble gum was the size of 10,000 regular pieces.