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Hey there, smartypants. Trusty narrator here. Quick question. Do you know why sheep need haircuts? Or if goats really will eat anything? Or what horsepower has to do with horses? Yeah, me neither. That's why I love the Super Smart Farm Show, a family podcast that answers the exact questions we all ask about farms, animals, and food. It's like, who's smarted but on a farm? Each week, the host, my friend Elmer, heads out to the farm to explore animals like cows, chickens, pigs, sheep, and even bees. He digs into how plants grow, how food gets from farm to plate, takes you aboard tractors and harvesters to see how farmers do their jobs and how the machines work. It's playful, curious, and genuinely smart. And it's from the Lancaster farming team, who've been covering agriculture since 1955. If you love asking questions about nature, farms, animals, and food, the Super Smart Farm show podcast is for you. Find Super Smart Farm show wherever you get your podcasts or@lancasterfarming.com that's super smart Farm show wherever you get your podcasts. Hey there, smarty pants. Welcome to Smarty Qs, where I answer questions submitted by you, the Smartypants. Today we have some really thoughtful questions, including a few big, serious ones about life itself, followed by some sweet and curious questions that remind us how amazing the world can be. Let's jump right into it. Okay, we're gonna start this episode with a trio of questions, all dealing with the topics of life, aging, and death. I'm gonna try and tackle them together. First, Smarty Pants Sydney asked, why do we die? Then Kaylee and her dad Albert in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, wanted to know, why do humans grow old? And why do we die? And finally, Smarty Pants Olivia was curious about how does it feel when you die? I gotta say, these are very important questions, and it's okay to wonder about them. Smarty pants. So let's start off with why do humans grow old? Well, your body is made of tiny living parts called cells. Cells help you grow, heal, and stay alive. But over time, cells get worn out. They make small mistakes when copying themselves, and they don't repair damage as well. This natural process is called aging. And pretty much every living thing agespeople, animals, plants, even trees. So why do we die? Eventually, the body reaches a point where it can no longer keep all of its systems working together. This isn't a failure. It's part of how life on Earth works. Death allows new life to be born, species to change and improve over time, and for nature to stay balanced. Essentially, life moves in a cycle. Birth, growth, aging, death, new life. But how does it feel when you die? Scientists and doctors who study the end of life say that when the body begins to shut down, the brain releases chemicals that reduce pain. Breathing slows, and people often feel calm, sleepy or peaceful. Many people who were very close to death describe the feeling as drifting off to sleep, not fear or pain. As for what you see or experience, nobody knows for sure, but it could be the same level of non existence that you felt before you were born. The most important thing to know Death is a natural part of life and a good motivator to enjoy your life while you have it. Okay smartypants, thanks for staying with us through those big questions. Now let's shift gears to something cool, sweet and delicious. Emmett from Worcester, Massachusetts wants to know how do ice cream makers work? Well, ice cream makers use cold motion and science to turn liquid into dessert. Here's how it works. Ice cream usually starts out as a mix of milk, cream, sugar and flavoring all mixed together, kind of like a milkshake before it's frozen. This ice cream mix then goes into a metal container. The container is surrounded by ice and salt. The salt makes ice colder than normal, super cold. The container spins and stirs the mixture. Stirring prevents big ice crystals from forming. The result? Smooth, creamy ice cream instead of a frozen brick. Okay, we got some more questions coming up, including a cute one about dogs, and we'll get to them right after this quick break. And a word from our sponsors.
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Lets do this from the artist that made K Pop, Demon Hunters and Spider Verse. I'm Will Harris and I'm the first small to play professional roarball with the fiercest animals in the most dangerous stadiums. And producer Stephen Curry. You don't belong here. You're too small. Wanna bet? You're never too small. Let me show you what I got to dream big.
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Well done.
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Corn Night Night Goat. I need to hear it.
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You goats are weird.
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I like it. Parental guidance suggested see it early February 7th.
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As the trusty narrator, I've taken the smarty pants on countless adventures. I'll do anything for the fans, but off mic, I prefer to keep my adventures in the safe space of my own backyard. However, even a homebody like me can't avoid the unexpected chaos that comes with family life. Take last week for example. My niece was staying with me when she came down with a nasty cold in the middle of the night. I couldn't leave her alone to get medicine. And that's when I remembered doordash is there for you whatever you need, whenever you need it. With a few taps on my phone, I had cough syrup and tissues delivered right to my door. Doordash saved the night and my niece was back to her energetic self in no time. Oh, and did I order a little ice cream for myself. Yes, I did, and DoorDash brought it right to my door. So while I may not be the biggest fan of real life adventures, I'm grateful that Doordash is always there to help me navigate life's little emergencies. When life happens, get a little order delivered with DoorDash order now. This show is sponsored by IXL. You know that as the trusty narrator, I'm always eager to learn new things, even if I prefer to do it from the comfort of my own home. That's why I'm excited to share a fantastic resource for homeschool families looking to start the new year with confidence ixl. IXL is an award winning online learning platform that adapts to each child's level, making it the perfect companion for homeschooling. With interactive practice across math, language arts, science and social studies from Pre K through 12th grade, IXL offers a personalized and flexible learning experience. What I love most about IXL is how it keeps kids motivated with challenges, awards and moments of celebration. Plus the real time feedback and progress tracking give parents peace of mind knowing their children are learning effectively. My niece used it to stay on top of subjects that she found challenging and it was incredibly helpful to her. So if you're looking to make an impact on your child's learning this year, get IXL now. And as a special offer for our listeners, you can get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at ixl.com smartit that's 20% off an IXL membership at ixl.com/smarted okay, we are back with more Smarty Qs. Our next question comes from James, age 6, from Las Vegas, Nevada. James wants to know why do dogs have whiskers? Ah, just thinking about my doggy's cute face. Their big whiskers makes me so happy. But get this dog whiskers are more than just long fancy fur. They're actually special touch sensors. They help dogs sense nearby objects, navigate in the dark, feel air, movement, and they protect their eyes and face. Whiskers are connected to nerves deep in the skin, sending information straight to the brain. Sort of like built in radar. That's why trimming a dog's whiskers isn't a good idea because dogs rely on them. Our Next question comes from my smarty friend Elliot on Spotify, who wants to know how does water put out a fire? Cool question. To answer it, you first need to know that fire needs three things to keep burning heat, oxygen, and fuel. This is called the fire triangle. Water puts out fire by cooling it down, which lowers the heat and blocking oxygen as steam forms. And when one or more sides of the fire triangle disappears, the fire goes out. Okay, we'll be back with one last question about Pokemon right after this quick break and a word from our sponsors. Now back to Smarty Qs. Ok, our final question comes to us from smarty fan Nolan, who loves Pokemon and wants to know, was Pokemon based off of Digit? Great question, but the short answer is no. Pokemon was not based off of Digimon. But it does make sense why you and other people might wonder about that. Here's what happened. Pokemon actually came first. It was created by a game designer named Satoshi Tajiri and debuted in Japan in 1996 as a video game for the Game Boy. Tajiri was inspired by his childhood hobby of collecting insects. He imagined kids collecting creatures, trading them, and battling them with friends. Digimon, short for digital monsters, came a bit later in 1997. It started as a virtual pet toy and then grew into shows, games and cards. So if Pokemon wasn't based on Digimon, why do they seem so similar? Because both were created in Japan around the same time and both tapped into the same big ideas of collecting creatures, training them, watching them evolve, and battling them. But they went in different directions. Pokemon focuses on exploration, teamwork, and collecting lots of different creatures. Digimon usually focuses more on stories, digital worlds, and stronger, more dramatic evolutions. So instead of one copying the other, it's more like they're cousins, born around the same time, inspired by similar ideas, but each with their own personality. And that does it for today's episode of Smarty Q. Remember, Smarty pants, it's okay to ask serious questions and fun ones. That's how we learn. And if you have a question you'd like me to answer on a future episode, please have an adult help you. Email it to me at whosmarted at whosmarted. Com. Until next time, keep on smarting.
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Who Smarted.