← Who Smarted? - Educational Podcast for Kids
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Be honest. When's the last time the whole family was in the same room at the same time? Not everyone's scattered to their own screens in their own corners. But together, having fun. Because that's what you really are underneath your busy weeks. A pack. Last month, I brought my whole pack to Great Wolf Lodge. Cousins, aunts, the works. And I went down every water slide until we all forgot to be cool. That indoor water park is is always 84 degrees. Wave pool, lazy river slides you ride together. But Great Wolf isn't a place you visit. It becomes your pack's home base for adventure. Magi Quest is sending you on a live action quest through the whole lodge. The northern lights, arcade dining options, nightly dance parties, all under one roof. And parents. Here's the best part. There's no big planning, and you get to be the one who said yes. And with 22 lodges across the country, there's a good chance there's one just a short drive away. Book today@greatwolf.com that's greatwolf.com and strengthen the pack. Hey, smarty pants. Trusty here. And I want to tell you about something that's going to make bedtime way more fun. Koala Moon. You know how much we love learning cool stuff together. Well, Koala Moon is packed with original bedtime stories and sleep meditations that deliver amazing life lessons just in a way that helps you drift off to Dreamland. With over 700 stories featuring awesome characters like Coco the Koala and the Jupiter Twins, there's always something new to discover. Koala Moon has already helped improve over 50 million bedtimes, and I think it can help yours, too. So ask a grown up to search Koala Moon on your favorite podcast app so you can try it tonight. Hey, smarty pants. Welcome back to Smarty Q, the show where you ask the questions and I, the trusty narrator, answer them. Today we've got questions about ancient Romans, boomerangs, wolves, and a popular video game featuring zombies who have a serious problem of gardening. Oh, boy. Let's get smarting. Our first three questions all come from the tree kids, Cedar, Cypress, and Acacia, along with their dad, Matt, who are smarting with us all the way from Mozambique, Africa. Wow. Thank you for sending in your questions. First up, Cedar wants to know, why did the Romans stick with the Greek gods after they took over Greece? Excellent question. The funny thing is, the Romans actually believed in many gods before they conquered Greece. But when they learned more about Greek mythology, they noticed many Greek gods were very similar to their own. So instead of replacing them, they sort of combined them. For example, Zeus became Jupiter, Hera became Juno, Poseidon became Neptune, Ares became Mars, and Aphrodite became Venus. The Romans admired Greek art, literature, philosophy, and religion, and so they adopted many Greek stories while giving the gods Roman names and adding a few Roman twists. Our next question comes from Cyprus, age 10. Who asks, how are rocks formed? That question rocks? Now, as for the answer, not all rocks are made the same way. In fact, there are three main kinds of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Igneous rocks form when melted rock, called magma underground or lava above ground, cools and hardens. Granite and basalt are examples. Sedimentary rocks form when tiny bits of sand, mud, shells, and other materials pile up in layers over millions of years. The weight squeezes those layers together until they become solid rock. Metamorphic rocks begin as other rocks, but are changed by enormous heat and pressure deep inside Earth. Marble and slate are examples. So even though all rocks may seem similar, each one tells a different story about how our planet works. Next up, Akeshi asks, do wolves really howl at the moon? And why? Great question. Despite what movies often show, wolves aren't actually howling at the moon. They're just howling. And the moon happens to be in the sky at night when wolves are most active. So why do wolves howl? For one thing, wolves howl to communicate. A howl can help a pack gather together, warn other wolf packs to stay away, or help wolves find family members that have wandered off. A wolf may lift its head while howling because it helps project the sound farther, kind of like pointing a loudspeaker upward. So the moon isn't causing the howling. It's mostly just getting the credit. Okay, that's three questions asked and three questions answered. But we'll be back just like a boomerang with more questions right after this quick ad break and a word from our sponsors. Hey, smartypants. Trusty here and I want to tell you about something that's going to make bedtime way more fun. Koala Moon. You know how much we love learning cool stuff together. Well, Koala Moon is packed with original bedtime stories and sleep meditations that deliver amazing life lessons just in a way that helps you drift off to Dreamland with over 700 stories featuring awesome characters like Coco, the Koala, and the Jupiter Twins, there's always something new to discover. Koala Moon has already helped improve over 50 million bedtimes, and I think it can help yours too. So ask a grown up to search Koala Moon on your favorite podcast app so you can try it tonight. 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 going to 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. 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 and now back to SmartYQ. Our next question comes from Sadie in Edmonton, Canada, who asks why are so many cars red? Interesting observation, Sadie. Red has been one of the world's most popular car colors for a very long time. There are a few reasons why. For one thing, red stands out. It's bright, bold, and easy to notice. Many people also associate red with excitement, speed, and sports cars. Car companies know this, so they often feature red cars in advertisements because they grab people's attention. However, fun fact, white, gray, black, and silver are actually more common colors for cars worldwide today because many people prefer neutral colors that stay cooler in the sun and may be easier to sell later. So while it may feel like there are red cars everywhere, it's more likely you notice them more, but they're actually just one of several popular choices. Our next question comes from Remy in Colorado, who asks, how do boomerangs come back to you? Awesome question, but get this. Not every boomerang comes back. But returning boomerangs are specially designed to do just that. But how? Well, each arm of the boomerang is shaped like an airplane wing. As the boomerang spins through the air, one wing moves slightly faster than the other because of the way it's rotating, and that creates a difference in lift. Instead of flying straight, those forces slowly curve the boomerang's path into a big circle. If it's thrown with the right angle, speed, and spin, the boomerang can travel in a wide loop and return close to the person who threw it. Boomerangs were first developed thousands of years ago by Aboriginal Australians. Some were designed to return, while many others were hunting tools that flew straight. Boom. Okay, we've reached our final question, and it's about one of the funniest battles ever imagined. Plants versus Zombies. We'll dig into its history right after this quick ad break and a word from our sponsors. Yeah, I can't open this jar of pickles. Let me try, Grandpa. Ha. You've clearly been drinking your milk. Milk can help you build muscles.
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We're finally free. Wait, who said that milk can't stop pickles from coming alive? Hey, smarty pants. Trusty here and I want to tell you about something that's going to make bedtime way more fun. Koala Moon. You know how much we love learning cool stuff together. Well, Koala Moon is packed with original bedtime stories and sleep meditations that deliver amazing life lessons just in a way that helps you drift off to Dreamland. With over 700 stories featuring awesome characters like Coco the Koala and the Jupiter Twins, there's always something new to discover. Koalamoon has already helped improve over 50 million bedtimes and I think it can help yours too. So ask a grown up to search Koala Moon on your favorite podcast Apple so you can try it tonight. DK.
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In Donkey Kong Bonanza, you can smash through almost anything. Giant watermelon, easy. Solid rock. Say less. Explore the underground world by smashing to the planet's core as Donkey Kong and Pauline hold up. Are you hearing carts?
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Race against your friends in Mario Kart World. Drive off walls, off the road and over dinosaur. Sweet. 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 Smart EQ. Our final question comes from my smarty friend Tanakak on Spotify. Who what is the history of the game? Plants versus Zombies? Haha. I love this question. And this game, Plants vs. Zombies was created by a game designer named George Fan and released in 2009 by a company called PopCap Games. George wanted to make a game that was easy to learn but full of strategy. Instead of using soldiers or superheroes, he came up with a silly idea. What if ordinary garden plants had to defend your house from goofy zombies? Players place different kinds of plants across a lawn. Some plants shoot peas, others explode, some freeze zombies or slow them down. Each plant has its own special ability, so choosing the right combination is part of the fun. The game became a huge hit because it mixed strategy, humor, memorable music, and funny zombie characters. Since then, there have been sequels, mobile games, toys, comics, and even Plants versus Garden Warfare, where players can actually control the plants and zombies themselves. Who knew a salad could defeat the undead? And that brings us to the end of another episode of Smarty Q. And remember, if you've got a cool and curious question in your head that you'd like me to answer on the show, just have a grown up help you. Email me @whosmarted@whosmarted.com and I'll add it to my list. Until the next time, Keep on smarting, smarty pants. Hey smarty pants. Trusty here and I want to tell you about something that's going to make bedtime way more fun. Koala Moon. You know how much we love learning cool stuff together. Well, Koala Moon is packed with original bedtime stories and sleep meditations that deliver amazing life lessons just in a way that helps you drift off to Dreamland. With over 700 stories featuring awesome characters like Coco the Koala and the Jupiter Twins, there's always something new to discover. Koalamoon has already helped improve over 50 million bedtimes and I think it can help yours too. So ask a grown up to search Koala Moon on your favorite podcast app so you can try it tonight.