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  • How Does the Stock Market Work?
    2025/03/18

    Today's question comes from Tabitha, who's 15 years old. Tabitha wants to know, "how does the stock market work? That's such an important question, Tabitha. The stock market can sound complicated at first, but it's all about people, businesses and how they work together to create value. Let's dive into the history of the stock market, how it helps people build wealth and why concepts like "diversification and "ballots are key to making it work for you.

    What's Your Wonder?
    Is there something you’ve been wondering about that you think would make a great episode of I Wonder? We’d love to hear from you! Submit your question through our website, and you might just hear it featured on an upcoming episode!

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    8 分
  • Do Woodpeckers Get Headaches?
    2025/03/12

    "Ouch!" Imagine banging your head against a wall 20 times a second! Discover how woodpeckers do it without the headache. Join us for a mind-blowing episode!


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    6 分
  • Why do planes leave white trails?
    2025/02/27

    What secrets do those mysterious white trails left by airplanes hold?

    Join us as we unravel the science behind contrails, those striking icy patterns in the sky that are more than just visual spectacles.

    Discover how the interaction between aircraft exhaust and the frigid air at cruising altitudes creates these fascinating formations, akin to seeing your breath on a cold day.

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    8 分
  • Do Plants Like Singing?
    2025/02/26

    Singing to plants is a popular idea, but is there any truth to it? Let's uncover the science and a little bit of the mystery behind whether music and voices can really help your garden grow.

    What's Your Wonder?
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    9 分
  • Who Invented Chocolate?
    2025/01/24

    Who invented chocolate, and how did it go from a bitter drink to the sweet treat we love today?

    Travel back to ancient times and see how cacao became a treasure in Europe, thanks to sugar and spices. Learn about the first chocolate bar and discover how cacao transforms into the chocolate we eat today. Packed with history, fun facts, and delicious secrets, this episode is perfect for curious minds—and chocoholics!

    Tune in as we unwrap the story of chocolate!

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    10 分
  • How do Butterflies Get Colors?
    2025/01/21

    Butterflies are not just beautiful creatures; their colors serve many functions. This episode explores the biology behind butterfly hues, the importance of color in communication and survival, and the fascinating ways these insects thrive in their environments.

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    9 分
  • Where's the Longest Bridge in the World?
    2025/01/17

    Today’s episode is a followup episode on bridges, which is proving to be one of your most favourite topics. This episode takes us on a journey across an incredible feat of engineering: bridge building! But not just any bridge—we’re talking about the longest bridge in the world. Where is it, how long is it, and how did people even build something so massive? Let’s dive in and find out!

    Be sure to also check out "How Do They Get Lights On Top of Really Tall Bridges?" Since, it was posted in October 2024, it's consistently been our most listened to episode.

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    9 分
  • Why Do Trees Make Fruit?
    2025/01/13

    Fruit is delicious and a big part of our diets, but trees don’t grow fruit just to feed us. They produce fruit because it helps them reproduce. Let’s dig into the science of fruit and discover why it’s such an important part of a tree’s survival.

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    7 分