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Hey, Smarty pants and Smarty Families, have you ever listened to whosmarted and thought, I'd love to make a podcast, too? Well, now you can join me, the trusty narrator and who Smarted co creator Adam Tex Davis, as we teach you exactly how we make our show so you can make your own. You'll learn how to come up with your own great ideas, record yourself or your friends and family, edit your episode, add music and sound effects, and even publish your very own podcast for your friends and family to hear. Over 300 families have already joined WhoSmarted podcast camp, and Smarty Pants, just like you, have created amazing shows about Greek mythology, superheroes, video games, scary stuff, yucky stuff, and lots more. It doesn't matter if you want to become a podcaster. You're going to have so much fun in podcast camp, learning so many great skills. These are creative skills that you'll use for years, and it's perfect for those hot summer afternoons or rainy days when you're stuck inside. And right now is the best time to join because our summer sale is on. From now until July 15, podcast camp is 50% off. Even better, once you sign up, Podcast Camp is yours forever, so you can learn at your own pace and you can start this week, next month, or whenever you're ready. Plus, you're not on your own. You'll be part of our podcam community, where Tex and I answer your questions and we even host live monthly Q and A sessions so you can ask me questions live on video. If you've ever dreamed of making your own podcast or you just want to learn how we make ours, come learn from the people who make WhoSmarted. Visit WhoSmarted.com and click on Podcast Camp before the summer sale disappears on July 15th. That's WhoSmarted.com and click podcast Camp. See you there. Hey there, Smarty pants. Welcome back to Smarty Q, where I, the trusty narrator, answer questions from you, the Smarty Pants. Today we've got questions about water safety, colorful flames, porcupine, tire popper, and one of the most dangerous substances on earth. So let's get smarting. Our first question comes from smarty fan David, who loves listening to who smarted on long car trips. David wants to know, what is water safety? Oh, that's a great question for summertime Smartypants. Water safety means knowing how to stay safe when you're in, on, or around water. Whether it's a swimming pool, a lake, river, pond, the ocean, or even riding in a boat, there are some important safety rules to remember and follow. Here's a few of them. First, learn how to swim if you can. Second, never go swimming alone. Third, never go in deep water without a lifeguard or a grownup nearby. Next, wear a life jacket anytime you're on a boat, no matter how shallow the water. Next, pay attention to warning signs, currents and weather conditions. And finally, never push people into water or play near the edge. The reason water safety is so important is that water can be a lot more powerful and dangerous than it looks. Strong currents, waves and deep water can sometimes surprise even experienced swimmers. Water safety is learning to have fun while also staying safe. Our next question comes from Kai in Toronto, Canada, who asks, when and how were billboards invented? And how are the posters they put on them made? It's an excellent question. People have been putting advertisements on signs for hundreds of years, but modern billboards really took off in the late 1800s. As roads, railroads and cities grew. Businesses realized if they placed giant signs where lots of people traveled, they could tell lots of people about their products all at once. Today, many billboards are printed using enormous industrial printers. The artwork is created on computers and then printed onto huge sheets of weather resistant paper or vinyl. Some modern billboards aren't printed at all. They're giant digital screens that can change images every few seconds. But whether it's a paper poster or a giant digital display, the goal is the same, grabbing your attention while you are passing by. Our third question comes from Willy Wild in Southern California, who asks, why is the blue part of a flame hotter than the orange or yellow parts? And what makes flames change color? Excellent questions. Fire gets its colors from what's happening inside the flame. The blue part of the flame is usually where the fuel is burning most completely and efficiently. The molecules are getting lots of oxygen and releasing lots of energy, which makes that area especially hot. The yellow and orange parts of a flame often contain tiny glowing particles of soot, little bits of carbon that haven't burned completely yet. Think of it this blue flame equals cleaner, hotter, burning yellow. Orange flame equals cooler areas with glowing soot particles, but still too hot to touch. Different chemicals can also create different flame colors. For example, copper can make flames look green, sodium can make flames look bright yellow, and potassium can create purple colors. That is how and why fireworks come in so many amazing colors. Okay, that's three questions asked and three questions answered. But we've got more cool and curious questions on the way right after this quick ad break and a word from our sponsors. So stick around, smartypants. Hey smarty parents, I have to tell you about something that's genuinely changed my life. I've been using the Skylight calendar for about three months now, and I am not exaggerating when I say it has completely transformed how we organize our household. Now, you've probably seen this thing all over social media and for good reason. Setting it up was so easy. Within minutes it was pulling in everybody's schedules into one place. We're talking calendars to do, lists, tracking systems. Plus we can add recipes, notes. It's awesome. Everything's in one screen. Done. I love this thing so much that I'm already planning to give it as gifts to friends. That's how good it is. And for families with kids like you, the Tasks feature turns chores and routines into something that's actually fun and rewarding for the kids. No more. I didn't know I had to do that. It syncs with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, and more. And if you're not 100% thrilled, you have four full months to return it for a full refund, no questions asked. Families are better when they're working together. Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch calendars by going to myskylight.com smarted go to myskylight.com smartED for $30 off your 15 inch calendar. That is my S K-Y-L-I G-H-T.com smarted hey, who smarted Families trusty here. You know me, always here with the facts, the stories, the wild science. And today I have an extra special book series to introduce you to. Meet the Investigators. Mango and Brash are two alligator secret agents who travel through the city sewers to fight crime and solve the most wonderfully weird mysteries. If you love the puns and silly humor we throw at you on every episode of who Smarted, you're gonna feel right at home. It's basically who Smarted Energy in graphic novel form. Over 4 million copies have been sold worldwide. 4 million. Now there's nine books in the series, a special edition and a spin off. So if you plow through books, this is basically a gift. And the newest case just dropped. Investigators Whether or not by John Patrick Greene. Where the city's water supply has been replaced with milk, the rain is turning green and monkey scientists are causing chaos. So grab your copy of Investigators whether or not at your local bookstore, library or online. Today. Decaf.
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In Donkey Kong Bonanza, you can smash through almost anything. Giant watermelon, Easy solid rock. Save less. Explore the underground world by smashing to the planet's core as Donkey Kong and Pauline. Hold up. Are you hearing karts?
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Race against your friends in Mario Kart World. Drive off walls, off the road, and over dinosaur.
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You can power up your play on Nintendo Switch. Two additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode, game system, and some accessories sold separately. Games rated E to E10.
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Now back to Smarty Q. Our next question comes from Cooper, who asks, if you ran over a porcupine with your car, would your tires pop from the quills? Ouch. That is quite a mental image, Cooper. The short answer is probably not. Porcupine quills are sharp, but they're actually designed to poke into skin or other soft body parts as a means of protection. Car tires, on the other hand, are made from thick layers of rubber and reinforced materials that are much tougher than animal skin. A few quills shouldn't be enough to puncture a healthy tire. So while the porcupine's quills are excellent protection against predators, they're generally no match for a car tire. Our next question comes from GE who wants to know, why do insects like crickets have antennae? That's a great question. An insect's antennae are kind of like a combination nose, finger, and sensor system all rolled into one. Insects use their antennae to smell food, detect chemicals in the air, sense vibrations, feel objects around them, and sometimes help with navigation. Crickets, ants, bees, and many other insects rely heavily on them because their world is filled with smells and signals that humans can't even detect. So when you see an insect waving its antenna around, it's actually gathering information about the world around it. Okay, we're down to our final question, and it's one you won't want to miss. Smarty pants, get ready to discover some of the deadliest elements on the planet. Right after this quick ad break and a word from our sponsors, I finally meet the height requirement of the roller coaster. Milk can help you grow. Here we go. Next up, outer space. Wait, what? Milk can't control where the ride goes. Now back to Smarty Q. Our final question comes from Smartypants listener Meatball on Spotify, who asks, what is the most dangerous element on the periodic table? Wow, that's a tough one. Because there are several good candidates. One of the most dangerous elements is called polonium. Polonium is radioactive, which means it gives off energy that can damage living cells. Even a teeny tiny amount can be dangerous to people. Another dangerous element is francium, which is also extremely radioactive and unstable. And then there's elements like plutonium which is both radioactive and toxic. But here's something interesting. Many dangerous elements aren't dangerous because they're evil or trying to hurt anyone. They're simply made in ways that release a lot of energy or react strongly with other materials. Fortunately, most of these elements are very rare, carefully controlled by scientists, and not something you'd encounter in everyday life. But if I had to pick the most dangerous element, polonium would be near the top of my list. And that brings us to the end of another episode of Smarty Q. If you've got a cool and curious question you'd like me to answer, have a grown up help you email me or@whosmartedsmarted.com and I'll happily add it to my list. Until next time, Keep on smarting, smarty pants. Who smarted.