Moment of Um

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188 Episodes

  1. Can muscles break like bones do?

    Published: 9/24/2024
  2. Why do fevers give you chills?

    Published: 9/23/2024
  3. Why aren’t hermit crabs born with shells?

    Published: 9/20/2024
  4. Why is being right-handed more common?

    Published: 9/19/2024
  5. How do butterflies get their designs?

    Published: 9/18/2024
  6. Do cats go to the dentist?

    Published: 9/17/2024
  7. What is lava made of?

    Published: 9/16/2024
  8. Why do gorillas beat their chests (and why is science so great)?

    Published: 9/13/2024
  9. Why are cactuses prickly?

    Published: 9/12/2024
  10. Are bananas radioactive?

    Published: 9/11/2024
  11. What happens when parts of your body fall asleep?

    Published: 9/10/2024
  12. How heavy is North America?

    Published: 9/9/2024
  13. Why are keyboards in QWERTY order?

    Published: 9/6/2024
  14. Why do horses need horseshoes?

    Published: 9/5/2024
  15. What is carbonation?

    Published: 9/4/2024
  16. Could a popcorn kernel grow into a popcorn plant?

    Published: 9/3/2024
  17. How does the internet work?

    Published: 9/2/2024
  18. Where does the metal in meteors come from?

    Published: 8/30/2024
  19. What are tongues for?

    Published: 8/29/2024
  20. How does coffee keep you awake?

    Published: 8/28/2024

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Moment of Um is your daily answer to those questions that pop up out of nowhere and make you go… ummmmmmm. Brought to you by your friends at Brains On at APM Studios.