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Jan 2021
13m 40s

Curious About Robots

Olivia, Bleav
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In episode 119, we learn about robots for Antonio of Houston, Texas.  What makes a robot a robot?  Who invented robots?  What is the largest robot in the world?  Learn all about robots, and the awesome robot Olivia built, in this week's episode.Send Us An E-mail - curiouskidpodcast@gmail.comLeave Us A Voicemail - 856-425-2324Support Us On Patreon - https://w ... Show More
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