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A
D kong.
[00:06]
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In Donkey Kong Bonanza you could 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?
[00:25]
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All right.
[00:26]
B
Race against your friends in Mario Kart World. Drive off walls off the and over dinosaur.
[00:36]
A
Sweet.
[00:36]
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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. Game join at E to E10 hey
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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. Hello Smarty Pants and welcome to Trusty Trivia. Today we're buzzing into the fascinating world of one of the tiniest and most talked about and possibly most annoying insects on earth. Mosquitoes. Before we swat our way in today's questions, let's give a buzzing shout out to Smarty fan Phil in North Potomac, Maryland. I'm so glad that who Smarted Is your favorite thing to listen to and that you love getting to learn about so many different topics. Alright smarty pants, let's see if these questions bug you in the best way. What do mosquitoes use their long mouthparts for? Is it a drinking liquids like nectar or blood, b digging tunnels underground or c chewing leaves? If you picked A, you are off to a buzz worthy start, Smarty pants. A mosquito's long mouthpart is called a proboscis. Both male and female mosquitoes drink flower nectar, but in many mosquito species the females also drink blood so they can produce eggs. Question 2 which sense helps mosquitoes find flowers and people? Is it a their sense of taste, b their sense of smell, or c their sense of hearing? If you picked B, you've sniffed out the right answer. Mosquitoes have an excellent sense of smell. Mosquitoes have an excellent sense of smell. They use it to find flowers for nectar and to detect carbon dioxide and scents that help them find people and animals. You're flying through these questions, smarty pants. Keep those brains buzzing. We'll be right back with more trusty trivia after this quick word from our sponsors. Picture it. The kids flying down the water slides, you actually relaxing for once. The whole packed together and nobody checking a phone. That's a day at Great Wolf Lodge. The kind your kids will be talking about all school year. And that's how you become when you stop letting the calendar win. True story. Last time I brought my pack, we closed down that 84 degree indoor water park. And here's what I'm excited about. It's Great Wolf's biggest sale of the year. The 84 degree sale book August 2nd through the 5th and a suite starts at just 8. $84 a night. $84 gets your whole pack, the 84 degree water park, adventure attractions and free daily events from morning yoga to nightly family dance parties. And no two lodges are the same so there's always something new. Parents, that's your yes one simple number one easy getaway. No guilt. Don't miss it book August 2nd through 5th at greatwolf.com the 84 degree sale only at Great Wolf Lodge. Always just a short drive away. Restrictions apply. Discounts vary offer based on two guests per room and may be terminated without notice. See greatwolf.com for full details. 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's 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 sl 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. Welcome back to Trusty Trivia. Today we're exploring mosquitoes, tiny insects that play a surprisingly big role in nature. Why do mosquitoes make that familiar buzzing sound? Is it because a air whistles through their mouthparts? B they rub their legs together C Their wings beat hundreds of times every second? If you picked C, you're buzzing with the right answer. A Mosquito's wings can flap 300 to 600 times every second. Those incredibly fast wing beats create the high pitched buzzing sound that we hear when one flies nearby. Where do mosquitoes usually lay their eggs? Is it A in or near standing water, B in underground burrows, or c inside tree bark? If you said A you've landed Another correct answer. Most mosquitoes lay their eggs in or near still water, like ponds, puddles, bird baths, or even buckets left outside. That's why removing standing water helps reduce mosquito populations. You're doing a great job, smarty pants. Just one more question before we wrap things up, and we'll be right back after this quick ad break from our sponsors. I finally meet the height requirement of the roller coaster. Milk can help you grow. Here we go. Next stop, outer space. Wait, what? Milk can't control where the ride goes. 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 grownup to search Koala Moon on your favorite podcast app so you can try it tonight. Welcome back. So far, we've learned how mosquitoes find food, where they live, and what makes these tiny insects so unique. Now it's time for one final question. Why are mosquitoes considered important to nature, even though they can be so annoying? Is it because A, they provide food for many animals, B, many mosquitoes help pollinate flowers, C, they are part of the food web and help keep ecosystems balanced? Or D, all of the above? If you picked D, you're buzzing with brilliance. Smarty Pants. All of those answers are true. Mosquitoes may seem like pesky insects, but they're an important part of many ecosystems. They provide food for animals like fish, frogs, birds, bats, spiders, and dragonflies. Many mosquitoes also help pollinate flowers while feeding on nectar. Every living thing has a role in nature, and mosquitoes help keep the food web connected, even if we'd rather they didn't buzz around us. You really bugged out with some fantastic answers today, Smarty Pants. If you want to learn more, check out our mosquitoes episode in the Whosmarted Archives. Stay curious, and we'll see you next week for another exciting round of trusty trivia. Who's smarted? 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 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.

Summary5 min read

"Who Smarted?" – Trusty Trivia: MOSQUITOES!!!

Podcast by: Atomic Entertainment / Starglow Media
Episode Date: July 30, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of "Who Smarted?" brings listeners into the buzzing world of mosquitoes, exploring the surprising science and quirky facts about one of the most talked-about – and often most annoying – insects on Earth. Through witty trivia and fun storytelling, Trusty (the host) challenges "smarty pants" listeners to rethink their view of mosquitoes, guiding them through questions about mosquito anatomy, behavior, senses, habitats, and ecological roles.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. What is a Mosquito’s Proboscis For?

[02:30]

Question: What do mosquitoes use their long mouthparts for?
- a) Drinking liquids (like nectar or blood)
- b) Digging tunnels underground
- c) Chewing leaves
Answer: "If you picked A, you are off to a buzz worthy start, Smarty pants. A mosquito's long mouthpart is called a proboscis. Both male and female mosquitoes drink flower nectar, but in many mosquito species the females also drink blood so they can produce eggs." (Trusty, 03:00)

2. How Do Mosquitoes Find Food?

[03:35]

Question: Which sense helps mosquitoes find flowers and people?
- a) Taste
- b) Smell
- c) Hearing
Answer: "If you picked B, you've sniffed out the right answer. Mosquitoes have an excellent sense of smell. They use it to find flowers for nectar and to detect carbon dioxide and scents that help them find people and animals." (Trusty, 03:50)

3. Why Do Mosquitoes Buzz?

[10:25]

Question: Why do mosquitoes make that familiar buzzing sound?
- a) Air whistles through their mouthparts
- b) They rub their legs together
- c) Their wings beat hundreds of times every second
Answer: "If you picked C, you're buzzing with the right answer. A mosquito's wings can flap 300 to 600 times every second. Those incredibly fast wing beats create the high-pitched buzzing sound that we hear when one flies nearby." (Trusty, 10:35)

4. Where Do Mosquitoes Lay Their Eggs?

[11:10]

Question: Where do mosquitoes usually lay their eggs?
- a) In or near standing water
- b) In underground burrows
- c) Inside tree bark
Answer: "If you said A, you've landed another correct answer. Most mosquitoes lay their eggs in or near still water, like ponds, puddles, bird baths, or even buckets left outside. That's why removing standing water helps reduce mosquito populations." (Trusty, 11:25)

5. Why Are Mosquitoes Important to Nature?

[15:25]

Question: Why are mosquitoes considered important to nature, even though they can be so annoying?
- a) They provide food for many animals
- b) Many mosquitoes help pollinate flowers
- c) They are part of the food web and help keep ecosystems balanced
- d) All of the above
Answer: "If you picked D, you’re buzzing with brilliance, Smarty Pants. All of those answers are true. Mosquitoes may seem like pesky insects, but they're an important part of many ecosystems. They provide food for animals like fish, frogs, birds, bats, spiders, and dragonflies. Many mosquitoes also help pollinate flowers while feeding on nectar. Every living thing has a role in nature, and mosquitoes help keep the food web connected, even if we'd rather they didn't buzz around us." (Trusty, 15:40)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

"A mosquito's long mouthpart is called a proboscis. Both male and female mosquitoes drink flower nectar, but in many mosquito species the females also drink blood so they can produce eggs."
— Trusty, [03:00]

"Mosquitoes have an excellent sense of smell. They use it to find flowers for nectar and to detect carbon dioxide and scents that help them find people and animals."
— Trusty, [03:50]

"A mosquito's wings can flap 300 to 600 times every second. Those incredibly fast wing beats create the high-pitched buzzing sound that we hear when one flies nearby."
— Trusty, [10:35]

"Most mosquitoes lay their eggs in or near still water, like ponds, puddles, bird baths, or even buckets left outside. That's why removing standing water helps reduce mosquito populations."
— Trusty, [11:25]

"Mosquitoes may seem like pesky insects, but they're an important part of many ecosystems... Every living thing has a role in nature, and mosquitoes help keep the food web connected, even if we'd rather they didn't buzz around us."
— Trusty, [15:40]

Episode Structure and Flow

[00:47] Episode begins: Trusty greets the audience and introduces the topic of mosquitoes.
[02:30 to 04:15] First trivia questions about mosquito anatomy and senses.
[10:25 to 12:00] Questions about mosquito buzz and breeding habitats.
[15:25 to 16:00] Final trivia and summary on mosquitoes’ ecological importance.
Scattered throughout: Upbeat, playful tone, with Trusty engaging “Smarty Pants” listeners and offering praise for correct answers.
End: Encouragement to check out a full mosquitoes episode in the Who Smarted archives, nurturing curiosity and ongoing learning.

Summary Takeaways

Mosquitoes are much more than just pests: They use their proboscis to drink nectar and, for females, blood for egg production.
They have a powerful sense of smell that helps them locate flowers and people.
That infamous buzzing is from remarkably rapid wingbeats.
Mosquitoes lay eggs in standing water—removing such sources helps control populations.
Importance to Nature: Mosquitoes provide food for numerous animals, help pollinate flowers, and are key to ecological balance.

For Curious Listeners

Trusty encourages further discovery:

"If you want to learn more, check out our mosquitoes episode in the Who Smarted Archives. Stay curious, and we’ll see you next week for another exciting round of trusty trivia." (16:15)

This mosquito-themed episode of "Who Smarted?" uses humor, accessible science, and energetic trivia to turn a common annoyance into a surprisingly cool topic—leaving kids (and grownups) smarter and a little more appreciative of nature's tiniest buzzers.

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Transcript7 lines

[00:01]
A
D kong.
[00:06]
B
In Donkey Kong Bonanza you could 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?
[00:25]
A
All right.
[00:26]
B
Race against your friends in Mario Kart World. Drive off walls off the and over dinosaur.
[00:36]
A
Sweet.
[00:36]
B
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. Game join at E to E10 hey
[00:48]
A
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. Hello Smarty Pants and welcome to Trusty Trivia. Today we're buzzing into the fascinating world of one of the tiniest and most talked about and possibly most annoying insects on earth. Mosquitoes. Before we swat our way in today's questions, let's give a buzzing shout out to Smarty fan Phil in North Potomac, Maryland. I'm so glad that who Smarted Is your favorite thing to listen to and that you love getting to learn about so many different topics. Alright smarty pants, let's see if these questions bug you in the best way. What do mosquitoes use their long mouthparts for? Is it a drinking liquids like nectar or blood, b digging tunnels underground or c chewing leaves? If you picked A, you are off to a buzz worthy start, Smarty pants. A mosquito's long mouthpart is called a proboscis. Both male and female mosquitoes drink flower nectar, but in many mosquito species the females also drink blood so they can produce eggs. Question 2 which sense helps mosquitoes find flowers and people? Is it a their sense of taste, b their sense of smell, or c their sense of hearing? If you picked B, you've sniffed out the right answer. Mosquitoes have an excellent sense of smell. Mosquitoes have an excellent sense of smell. They use it to find flowers for nectar and to detect carbon dioxide and scents that help them find people and animals. You're flying through these questions, smarty pants. Keep those brains buzzing. We'll be right back with more trusty trivia after this quick word from our sponsors. Picture it. The kids flying down the water slides, you actually relaxing for once. The whole packed together and nobody checking a phone. That's a day at Great Wolf Lodge. The kind your kids will be talking about all school year. And that's how you become when you stop letting the calendar win. True story. Last time I brought my pack, we closed down that 84 degree indoor water park. And here's what I'm excited about. It's Great Wolf's biggest sale of the year. The 84 degree sale book August 2nd through the 5th and a suite starts at just 8. $84 a night. $84 gets your whole pack, the 84 degree water park, adventure attractions and free daily events from morning yoga to nightly family dance parties. And no two lodges are the same so there's always something new. Parents, that's your yes one simple number one easy getaway. No guilt. Don't miss it book August 2nd through 5th at greatwolf.com the 84 degree sale only at Great Wolf Lodge. Always just a short drive away. Restrictions apply. Discounts vary offer based on two guests per room and may be terminated without notice. See greatwolf.com for full details. 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's 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 sl 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. Welcome back to Trusty Trivia. Today we're exploring mosquitoes, tiny insects that play a surprisingly big role in nature. Why do mosquitoes make that familiar buzzing sound? Is it because a air whistles through their mouthparts? B they rub their legs together C Their wings beat hundreds of times every second? If you picked C, you're buzzing with the right answer. A Mosquito's wings can flap 300 to 600 times every second. Those incredibly fast wing beats create the high pitched buzzing sound that we hear when one flies nearby. Where do mosquitoes usually lay their eggs? Is it A in or near standing water, B in underground burrows, or c inside tree bark? If you said A you've landed Another correct answer. Most mosquitoes lay their eggs in or near still water, like ponds, puddles, bird baths, or even buckets left outside. That's why removing standing water helps reduce mosquito populations. You're doing a great job, smarty pants. Just one more question before we wrap things up, and we'll be right back after this quick ad break from our sponsors. I finally meet the height requirement of the roller coaster. Milk can help you grow. Here we go. Next stop, outer space. Wait, what? Milk can't control where the ride goes. 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 grownup to search Koala Moon on your favorite podcast app so you can try it tonight. Welcome back. So far, we've learned how mosquitoes find food, where they live, and what makes these tiny insects so unique. Now it's time for one final question. Why are mosquitoes considered important to nature, even though they can be so annoying? Is it because A, they provide food for many animals, B, many mosquitoes help pollinate flowers, C, they are part of the food web and help keep ecosystems balanced? Or D, all of the above? If you picked D, you're buzzing with brilliance. Smarty Pants. All of those answers are true. Mosquitoes may seem like pesky insects, but they're an important part of many ecosystems. They provide food for animals like fish, frogs, birds, bats, spiders, and dragonflies. Many mosquitoes also help pollinate flowers while feeding on nectar. Every living thing has a role in nature, and mosquitoes help keep the food web connected, even if we'd rather they didn't buzz around us. You really bugged out with some fantastic answers today, Smarty Pants. If you want to learn more, check out our mosquitoes episode in the Whosmarted Archives. Stay curious, and we'll see you next week for another exciting round of trusty trivia. Who's smarted? 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 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.