← Who Smarted? - Educational Podcast for Kids
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That's ixl.com SL smarted. Hey, smarty pants. Trusty narrator here. Back with another round of Smarty Q where you ask the questions and I answer them. Today we've got snakes, rockets, tangled hair, and daydreaming, so let's jump right in. Our first question comes from Margo, who asks, how do rattlesnakes rattle their tails? That is a great question, Margot. The first cool thing to know is rattlesnakes don't shake their tails against something to make that sound. Nope, the rattle is built right into the tail. At the end of a rattlesnake's tail are a bunch of hollow, dry segments made of keratin, the same material your fingernails are made of. Every time the snake sheds its skin, it adds a new segment to its rattle. When the snake vibrates its tail super fast, sometimes up to 90 times per second, those segments bump into each other and create that buzzing, rattling sound. And here's an extra cool fact. Rattlesnakes don't use their rattle to attack. They use it as a warning. It's basically saying, hey, I'm down here. Please back away. Our next question comes from Grayson, who asks how much 3D printing material is used per year? Oof. That's a big modern question. 3D printing is being used more and more every year to make toys, tools, car parts, medical devices, and even houses. Because it's growing so fast, it's a little tricky to give an exact number, but experts estimate hundreds of thousands of tons of 3D printing materials. Things like plastic, rosin and Metal powders are used around the world each year, and that number keeps increasing as more industries start using 3D printing to build things faster and more efficiently. Okay, Question three comes from Gregory P. Who asks why do dogs chase balls and cats chase laser pointer dots? Ah yes, the classic pet behavior question. Dogs chase balls because it taps into their natural instincts. Long ago, dogs ancestors hunted animals that ran away quickly. So when a ball is thrown, their brain says, that thing is moving. Go get it. Dogs have also been trained by humans for generations to fetch so many of them actually enjoy bringing the ball back too. Cats, on the other hand, are hunters of small, fast moving prey like mice and insects. When they see a laser pointer dot zipping around, it triggers that same hunting instinct. Their brain is basically saying, tiny moving thing, must catch it. The funny part? Cats can get a little confused because they can never actually catch the laser dot. But whether it's a dog chasing a ball or a cat chasing a dot, it all comes down to instincts and the thrill of the chase. All right, three questions down, more coming up, including why your hair gets tangled. We'll get to that right after this quick break and a word from our advertisers. Attention smarty parents. Do you run your family off sticky notes, random texts, and crossed fingers? Then you need the Skylight calendar. 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Now back to Smarty Q. Our next question comes from Logan, who asks, how does a rocket return to Earth? Great question. When rockets go up into space, they don't just fall straight back down. That would be way too fast and dangerous. Instead, many spacecraft re enter Earth's atmosphere at a very controlled angle. Also, as rockets come back down, they hit the air at extremely high speeds, which creates a lot of heat. To protect against that heat, spacecraft are covered in special heat shields that can handle the intense temperatures. Some rockets being made today can actually land themselves. They use engines to slow down, flip around, and gently land upright. So whether it's parachutes, heat shields, or powerful engines, returning to Earth takes a lot of careful planning and some very cool technology. Our next question comes from Amelia, who asks, why does your hair get tangled? Good question. Hair tangles when strands twist, loop, and knot around each other. Each strand of your hair is covered in tiny overlapping scales, kind of like shingles on a roof. When your hair moves around, especially when it's dry, windy, or messy, those tiny scales can catch on each other. Curly or long hair tangles more easily because the strands have more chances to wrap around one another. Things like sleeping, brushing, or even just moving your head around during the day can cause strands to cross and knot up. That's why brushing your hair gently and regularly can help keep those tangles under control. Okay, smartypants, one more question left, and this one is all about your imagination. Get ready to find out what it is right after this quick break and a word from our advertisers. Attention all non mouth breathers. This is a code red. I repeat, this is a code red. So listen very carefully. What I'm about to say will turn your world upside down. I'm transmitting to you from Hawkins, Indiana to deliver this urgent message. 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Thanks to all of you listening, laughing and smarting with us, WhoSmarted is now over 1 million downloads a month. If that sounds like a lot, that's because it is. I couldn't be happier to share this news with you, our smarty fans. But that's not all. I want to celebrate this moment with you by offering 50% off a WhoSmarted plus subscription for the next week. A yearly subscription to WhoSmarted plus is half off the regular price. You'll get a year of bonus smarting and ad free listening for only $19.99. Doing some quick math, that's only $1.66 a month. Look, I can't even get a slice of decent pizza for that. To help support who's Smarted and get weekly subscriber only episodes and ad free listening for 50% off, go to WhoSmartered.com click Subscribe to WhoSmarted plus, choose the annual plan and enter promo code SMART20. That's WhoSmarted.com click subscribe to WhoSmartED plus, choose the annual plan and Enter promo code SMART20. Thank you so much for being part of our smarty family and smarting with us once again. That's WhoSmarted.com subscribe to WhoSmarted plus, choose the annual plan and use promo code SMART20 for 50% off. But hurry, this offer expires soon. Now back to Smarty. Q Our final question comes from Emmy in Armenia, who asks, why do people daydream or get stuck in their imagination? Ah, daydreaming. Something just about everyone does. Daydreaming happens when your brain shifts its focus away from what's happening around you and starts creating thoughts, images, or little stories in your mind. This often happens when you're bored, relaxed, or doing something repetitive, like riding in a car or sitting quietly. Your brain has something called a default mode, which is kind of like its imagination setting. When you're not focused on a specific task, your brain naturally drifts into thinking, imagining, and remembering. However, it's not a bad thing. In fact, daydreaming can be helpful. It can boost creativity, help you solve problems, and give your mind a little break. So if you ever catch yourself staring off into space imagining something, your brain is just doing what it does best. And that concludes another episode of SmartYQ. If you've got a question you'd like me to answer. Have a grown up help you email me@whosmartedhoosmarted.com and I'll add it to my list. Until next time. Keep on smarting, smarty pants.