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Feb 2022
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S1E139 - Kapow's Power of Invention: Cra...

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A crayon is a stick of colored wax used for writing or drawing. Crayons are popular all over the world because they’re available in a range of prices and colors, are easy to work with, and most importantly - look cool! Tune in to find out how they were invented! 
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