Are you ready to mix it up? In this episode, we find out why oil and vinegar are like bickering siblings in the back seat of a car, what delicious food inspired the invention of the blender, and the most effective whisking technique (spoiler alert: it's probably not what you think). We also learn how the way we mix flour makes our baked goods either chewy or ... Show More
Jul 14
Why are brains so squishy?
Our brains are amazing machines, but they are also very delicate. We have to wear helmets when we bike, skate, or do other activities where we might bang our skulls. Why is the brain so sensitive? Turns out, it’s a soft blob a lot like tofu, but that softness lets it do some pret ... Show More
34 m
Apr 2016
D is for Down On The Farm
Episode 04: When you are tucking into your breakfast, lunch, tea or supper, have you ever thought about where all that yummy food you’re eating comes from? Let's find out!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4m 17s
Nov 2021
From the Vault: Turkey, Wishbones and Gravy
In recognition of Thanksgiving, Robert and Joe devote this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind to the very topics that might float through your head at the dinner table: What is a wishbone, why do we pull it apart and what does it have to do with dinosaurs? Are turkeys mes ... Show More
1h 15m
Dec 2023
Unwrapping A Christmas Story: From Ovaltine to Bunny Suits (Busting Back Episode)
Put on your pink bunny suits and make a mashed potato mound with Meatloaf, Smeatloaf, Double-beatloaf! In this BUSTING BACK episode, Ella and Jackie tackle everyone's favorite Christmas fun facts for A Christmas Story movie.We're unwrapping the realities behind the film's most ic ... Show More
49m 41s