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Hello Smarty pants. And today we're fluttering into folklore and sprinkling sparkle in the magical world of fairies. Before we sparkle into some trivia, let's give a special shout out to Harper in Geneva, Illinois. I hear you listen to who smarted every single night before falling asleep and never miss a chance to share a fun fact that you've learned that is some next level smarting. Harper Question 1 Fairies come from what kind of stories? Is it A Folklore, b science textbooks or C weather reports? If you said A, you're correct. Fairies come from folklore, which are traditional stories passed down through generations, especially in Ireland and other parts of Europe. Question 2 what are fairies often said to have? Is it A Wings, b Roller skates or C jet packs? If you said A, you're flying high. Many fairy legends describe them as magical beings with delicate wings, though not all folklore fairies were tiny or friendly. You're sparkling with smart answers. Keep believing in your brilliant smarty pants. And now it's time for a sprinkle of sponsor sparkle. We'll be right back after this quick message. Spring is here and if you're a homeschool family trying to finish the year strong, I want to tell you about ixl. It's the award winning online learning platform that fits seamlessly into your homeschool routine covering math, language arts, science and social studies from Pre K through 12th grade. What I love most about IXL is how it adapts to each child's pace. Whether your kid needs to reinforce foundational skills before an assessment or push ahead into new material, IXL meets them exactly where they are with no pressure and real encouragement built right in. Kids earn rewards, see their own progress, and actually feel good about learning. And for parents, the real time progress tracking is a game changer. You always know exactly where your child stands. Plus, it makes learning fun. And you know I love that over 15 million students use IXL and it's proven to improve achievement in all 50 states. So make an impact on your child's learning. Who Smarted? Listeners get an exclusive 20% off@ixl.com smarted that's ixl.com smarted for your 20% off. 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. Welcome back to Trusty Trivia. Today we're exploring the enchanting folklore and legends surrounding fairies. Question 3 which fairy travels with Peter Pan? Is it A, glimmer, B, Tinker Bell, or C, fairy McFly? If you said B, you're pixie perfect. Tinkerbell became a famous fairy through Peter pan, written by J.M. barrie in the early 1900s. Question 4. Fairies are often said to protect. What is it? A, nature B, parking lots, or C, wi fi towers? A is enchantingly correct. Fairies are often described as guardians of forests, rivers and flowers, deeply connected to nature. Day Magical. You're doing great, smartypants. Let's flutter over to our sponsors and then we'll return with one final magical question after this quick break. Welcome back. We're talking about fairies, mythical creatures from folklore, full of mystery and magic. Final question. What is a fairy ring? Is it A, a dance circle, B, a ring of mushrooms? Or C, a jewelry store? If you chose B, you're mythically marvelous. A fairy ring is a natural circle of mushrooms which folklore believed was created by dancing fairies. You fluttered through that trivia like a full fledged fact fairy smarty pants. Join us next week for more magically mind blowing questions. Oh, and if you want to learn more, check out our fairies episode in the who Smarted Archives. Who Smarted.