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D kong.
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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?
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All right.
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Race against your friends in Mario Kart World. Drive off walls, off the and over dinosaur.
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Sweet.
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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.
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Hello smartypants. Welcome to Trusty Trivia. Today, we're learning about one of nature's most powerful forces, wildfires. Wildfires can change forests, grasslands, and even entire ecosystems. And while they can be dangerous, they can also play an important role in nature. So let's find out how before we spark today's trivia, let's give a blazing shout out to Smarty pants Emma in High Point, North Carolina. You wrote us the sweetest note saying that who smarted Is the coolest and most entertaining way to learn. I'm so glad that I can help make every car ride a fun learning experience, whether it's a long road trip or just a quick drive to the grocery store. You definitely sound like a real smarty pants. Thanks for laughing and learning with us. Alright, Smartypants, let's see if you can heat up with today's first question. Question 1 what is the most common natural cause of wildfires? Is it A lightning, B volcanoes, or C earthquakes? If you picked A, you're off to a bright start, smarty pants. Lightning is the most common natural cause of wildfires. When lightning strikes dry trees or grasses, it can ignite a fire, especially during hot, dry weather. Question 2 which three things must be present for a wildfire to burn? Is it A smoke, water and wind? B heat, fuel and oxygen, or C trees, dirt and sunshine? If you pick B, you're fired up for the right answer. Every fire needs three heat, fuel, and oxygen. Scientists call this the fire triangle. Take away any one of those three and the fire cannot keep burning. You're doing a great job, smarty pants. Keep those brains blazing. We're just getting warmed up. We'll be right back with more Trusty Trivia after this quick word from our sponsors. 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 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.
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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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Free. We're finally free.
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Wait, who said that milk can't stop pickles from coming alive?
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Welcome back. So far, we've learned what causes wildfires and discovered the three ingredients every fire needs to burn. Now let's explore how people can help prevent wildfires and protect forests for future Generations. Which action can help prevent human caused wildfires? Is it A, completely putting out campfires before leaving them? B, leaving a campfire to burn out on its own, or C throwing a water bottle near the fire instead of putting it? If you picked A, you've sparked the right answer, smarty pants. One of the best ways to prevent wildfires is to completely extinguish campfires with water, stir the ashes and make sure everything is cool to the touch before leaving. With the help of an adult, a fire that looks out can still contain hot embers that may start a wildfire. Question 4 Some forests depend on wildfires because they A turn all the trees into ash forever, B help recycle nutrients into the soil and make room for new plants to grow C. Stop all animals from returning. If you picked B, you've grown your wildfire knowledge. In many forests, low intensity wildfires return nutrients to the soil, clear away dead plants and create space for new trees and wildflowers to grow. Some ecosystems have depended on this natural cycle for thousands of years. You're doing an incredible job, smarty pants. You've weathered the heat, learned about forests, and now there's one final challenge ahead. But first, let's take one last quick break for a word from our sponsors. Welcome back. Today, we've discovered that wildfires are powerful natural events that can shape forests, help certain plants grow, and and remind us how weather and people can affect the environment. Now, let's finish strong with one final question. Why do firefighters and forest managers sometimes use controlled burns, also called prescribed fires, meaning they intentionally start a wildfire? Do they do this because A they want to permanently stop all wildfires from ever happening in a forest? B they do it to encourage every type of tree to grow faster. C or C they do this to safely remove extra dry vegetation that could fuel a larger wildfire if you picked C. Great job, smarty pants. A controlled burn is a carefully planned fire set by trained professionals under safe conditions. By removing dry grasses, leaves, fallen branches, and other fuel, prescribed fires make it harder for future wildfires to grow into large destructive fires. They can also help recycle nutrients into the soil and create healthier habitats for many plants and animals. You really lit up today's trivia, smarty pants. Fantastic job exploring the science behind one of nature's most powerful forces. And if you want to learn more, check out our wildfires episode in the Whosmarted Archives, where you'll discover even more amazing facts about how forests recover and why fire can sometimes help nature thrive. Stay curious and we'll see you next week for another exciting round of trusty trivia.
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Too smart and.