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Jerry Colber
Hey there smarty pants Parents. You love whosmarted because it makes learning fun for your kids. But what about your brain? I'm Jerry Colber, the co creator of WhoSmarted and yes, your very own trusty narrator. And I've got something just for you. It's called the Daily brain, a quick 10 minute podcast designed to help you think, sharper, stress less and boost your brain power with simple science backed exercises. From problem solving hacks to memory tricks and focus boosters, the Daily Brain is like a mini workout for your mind. No heavy lifting required. So after who Smarted, treat yourself to some brain boosting fun. Listen to the Daily Brain wherever you get your podcasts.
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Trivia Host
Hello smartypants and welcome to Trusty Trivia Thursday. Today we're flipping the switch on an inventor you've probably heard of, Thomas Edison. Before we dive into the trivia, a big shout out to Stephen in Dubai. I hear you love who Smarted because the trusty narrator is funny and educational. Well, thanks for the kind words, buddy. We love having you as a smarty fan. And now let's illuminate some Edison trivia. First question, which famous invention is Edison best known for? Is it A, the light bulb, B the telephone, or C the steam engine? Did you go with A? That is absolutely correct. Edison improved the design of the light bulb, making it last longer and work better. Next question. How many patents did Thomas Edison have? Was it A, 109, B 1093 or C, 10,930. Did you choose B? Spot on. Edison held 1093 patents for his many inventions, including the phonograph and motion pictures. A patent is a way of registering with the government who invented a particular thing. Edison was very prolific. Last question, which company did Edison help create that still exists today? Was it A, Microsoft, B General Electric, or C Tesla? Did you choose B? That is exactly right. Edison helped found General Electric, one of the biggest tech companies in the world. Brilliant work, smarty pants. Join us next Thursday for more electrifying trivia. Oh, and if you would like to learn more about Edison, check out our Edison episode in the who Smarted? Archives. Stay sharp, keep on having fun, and keep on listening. This episode is brought to you by ixl. As someone who's constantly balancing work and life, I know how tough it can be to make sure kids get the academic support they need, whether they're homeschooled or or in a traditional classroom. That's why IXL has been a lifesaver. It's an online learning program that covers math, language arts, science, and social studies with interactive practice problems, games and video tutorials. Plus, it makes learning fun. Just like WhoSmarted. For homeschool parents, iExcel is the perfect supplement to your curriculum, giving kids personalized learning at their own pace. And for parents of traditional school kids, it is a great way to reinforce what their learning in class. Whether they need extra help or are just looking for a challenge, make an impact on your child's learning. Get IXL today. Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off when you sign up@ixl.com smarted. Visit ixl.com smarted now to give your child the best learning support available. Ixl where learning Clicks this episode is brought to you by Squarespace. Smarty Pants, it's quiz time. If you wanted to start a business, share your ideas with the world, or finally launch your site about history's weirdest inventions, what is the smartest way to do it? Is it A Shouting your message from the top of a volcano, B Training an army of synchronized skywriting parrots, or c Building a sleek professional website with Squarespace. If you said C, congratulations, you win the Internet. With Squarespace's design intelligence, you can build a beautiful website in minutes. No coding, wizardry or secret handshake required. Want to sell stuff? Squarespace Payments lets you accept Apple Pay, Klarna, and even credit cards. And because social media runs the universe, Squarespace seamlessly connects your site to Instagram, you, YouTube and more so your fans or future customers can easily find you. Start your free trial today@squarespace.com smarted and when you're ready to launch, use code smarted to save 10% on your first website or domain. Now who's ready to make history? Hey smarty parents. I love Green Chef because of how absolutely easy the meals are to make and how every night it feels like we're eating at a restaurant right at home. The variety is excellent and includes meals for special diets like keto, gluten free and calorie smart. With pre portioned ingredients, there's less prep, less mess and more time to enjoy delicious meals. Green Chef's easy to follow directions means my kitchen phobic family members actually cook when we get our Green Chef kit. And it's a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen too. Plus, Green Chef is owned by HelloFresh, which lets me switch between the brands for even more variety. And now my listeners can enjoy both at a discount with me. Thrive all year with clean, easy meals from Green chef go to greenchef.com smarted free and use code Smarted free to get free salads for two months plus 50% off your first box. That's greenchef.com smarted free and use code Smarted Free to get free salads for two months plus 50% off your first box. Green Chef the number one meal kit for eating well.