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Oct 2020
12m 40s

Why do you have to brush your teeth?

Atomic Entertainment Network
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The toothbrush was invented in jail - by a prisoner! How did that happen? And how did toothbrushing become a regular daily activity in the 1950s? You'll travel to Egypt, London, and more in this episode that will get your kids excited to brush!   For more great Toothbrushing resources check out the Chompers podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for pr ... Show More
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