Stump the Librarian
55 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome to Kent District Library’s Stump the Librarian Podcast where your friendly neighborhood librarians put their research skills to the test answering questions from you, the listener! Jill and Liz every other Wednesday to learn new and exciting information. Think you have a question that can stump us? Visit www.kdl.org/stump to submit a question of your own!
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Episode 51 Just My Luck!
April 17, 2024 13:30 - 30 minutes - 37.1 MBJoin Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Why are ladybugs and four-leaf clovers lucky?” and “Why do some foods taste salty and some taste sweet?” We also share a fact of the day about mapmaking and several heartwarming book recommendations. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Liz’s Fact of the Day: The Maps Book by Joanne Bourne https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C972130 Jill’s Book Recommendations: A Day with No Word...
Episode 50 Color Conundrums
April 03, 2024 13:30 - 30 minutes - 35.9 MBJoin Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Where do bruises come from and where do they go?” and “What causes the Northern Lights?” We also share a fun fact of the day about crodile tears and non-fiction graphic novel recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Regarding bruises... https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/bruises.html https://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/cardiovascular-system/403974 https://my.clevela...
Episode 49 A Very Hairy Episode
March 20, 2024 13:30 - 27 minutes - 32.7 MBA Very Hairy Episode Join Jill & Liz as they answer the questions, “Why do we have eyebrows?” and “Why do cats purr?” We also share a fact of the day about knocking on wood and a powerful book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Liz’s Fact of the Day: The Good Luck Book by Heather Alexander https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C976162 Jill’s Book Recommendation: Eagle Drums by N. R. Hopson https://kdl.bibliocom...
Episode 48 Koala Criminals
March 06, 2024 14:31 - 25 minutes - 30.4 MBKoala Criminals Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Why do we have fingerprints?” and “Why can't I remember being a baby?” We also share a fun fact of the day about tickles and a new book by Lisa Yee. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Concerning fingerprints https://umbc.edu/stories/how-did-i-get-my-own-unique-set-of-fingerprints/ https://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/parts/why-do-we-have-fingerprints.htm https:/...
Episode 47 430 Million Hiccups
February 21, 2024 14:30 - 26 minutes - 32.2 MBJoin Liz & Jill as they answer the questions, “What makes the colors of a sunset?” and “Why do we hiccup?” We also share a fact of the day about clouds and a magical book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Liz’s Fact of the Day: Weird and Wonderful Nature https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C976169 Jill’s Book Recommendation: Elf Dog & Owl Head https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C914825 Concern...
Episode 46 Slime Time
February 07, 2024 14:30 - 26 minutes - 32.3 MBJoin Liz and Jill as they answer the questions “Do cats and dogs see all the colors or just black and white?” and “Are snails born with shells? Do they use the same shells their whole lives?” We also share a fun fact about the Galapagos Islands and a choose your own adventure book called Search for a Giant Squid. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Concerning Snails... https://factsaboutsnails.com/ https://www.snail-world.com/ https://...
Episode 45 Pizza Stomach
January 24, 2024 14:30 - 25 minutes - 31.3 MBPizza Stomach Join Liz & Jill as they answer the questions, “What do you tells actors before a show?” and “Are cows the only animal with more than one stomach?” We also share a fact of the day about giraffes and a heartwarming STEM book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Liz’s Fact of the Day: Weird, Wild, Amazing! https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C757177 Jill’s Book Recommendation: Zoey and Sassafras: Drago...
Episode 44 Animal Toolbox
January 10, 2024 14:30 - 29 minutes - 35.9 MBJoin Liz and Jill as they answer the questions “Why do seasons change?” and “What animals besides Otters and Chimpanzees use tools?” We also share a fun fact about Animal Bffs and a sad book called Efren Divided. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Regarding seasons... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b25g4nZTHvM https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/season/66491 https://phys.libretexts.org/Courses/Grossmont_College/ASTR_110%3A_Astr...
Episode 43 Slithering Snakes & Octopus Escapes
December 27, 2023 14:30 - 31 minutes - 38.2 MBSlithering Snakes & Octopus Escapes Join Liz and Jill as they answer the questions, “How do worms/snakes move without bones?” and “What is the smartest animal?” We also share a fact of the day about dinosaurs and a suspenseful book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Jill’s Fact of the Day: 1,000 Amazing Dinosaur Facts https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C966814 Liz’s Book Recommendation: 96 Miles https://kdl...
Episode 42 The Cookie Episode
December 13, 2023 14:30 - 30 minutes - 37.4 MBJoin Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “What is the origin of Christmas Cookies?” and “What was the first cookie cream brand?” We also share a fun fact of the day about a Troll Museum and a graphic novel called Swim Team. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Regarding Christmas Cookies https://culturallyours.com/2019/12/04/history-and-culture-of-christmas-cookies/ https://www.newenglandrecipes.org/html/christmas-cookie-tradition....
Episode 41 The Need for Speed
November 29, 2023 14:30 - 28 minutes - 35.5 MBJoin Jill and Liz as they answer the questions "What is the fastest mammal?" and "What percentage of bodily loss does a starfish need to die?" To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Concerning speedy mammals: https://www.awf.org/blog/cheetahs-worlds-fastest-land-animal#:~:text=Cheetahs%20are%20the%20world's%20fastest,of%20up%20to%2070%20mph. https://petkeen.com/cheetah-support-dogs/ https://animals.howstuffworks.com/anim...
Episode 40 We’re Feeling Sleepy
November 15, 2023 14:34 - 30 minutes - 37.6 MBJoin Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “How are cotton candy grapes made?” and “Why do we need sleep?” We also share a fun fact of the day about bones and a dragon book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Regarding Cotton Candy Grapes: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/topics/plant-breeding "Plant breeding." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 22 May. 2023. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/plant-breeding/111030....
Episode 39 The Platypus’ Spur of Doom
November 01, 2023 13:30 - 26 minutes - 32.1 MBJoin Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Is there water in a water tower?” and “What is up with the duck-billed platypus?” We also share a fun fact of the day about guinea pigs and a super quirky chapter book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Jill’s Fact of the Day: Pets and Their People https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C932705 Liz’s book recommendation: The Horrible Bag of Terrible Things https:...
Episode 38 A Flamboyance of Flamingos
October 18, 2023 13:30 - 27 minutes - 33 MBA Flamboyance of Flamingos Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Why is cheese different colors?” and “Why do flamingos only eat upside down?” We also share a fun fact of the day about the Atlantic Ocean and a wild fantasy book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Regarding Cheese: https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2013/11/07/243733126/how-17th-century-fraud-gave-rise-to-bright-orange-cheese https://www.sc...
Episode 37 Exploding Ants
October 04, 2023 13:30 - 23 minutes - 27 MBJoin Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “How are ants so strong?” and “To which family of animals is the red panda most closely related?” We also share a fun fact of the day about toe-wrestling and a super cool nonfiction book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Jill’s Fact of the Day: The Mind-Blowing World of Extraordinary Competitions https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C938924 Liz’s book recommendatio...
Stump the Librarian Season 4
September 27, 2023 17:51 - 1 minute - 1.69 MBWelcome to Stump the Librarian a podcast where two librarians answer questions from YOU the listener! Submit your question at KDL.org/stump and follow this podcast to get all the season 4 episodes straight to your listening device.
Episode 36 Old Stuff and Expensive Stuff
June 21, 2023 13:30 - 34 minutes - 40.1 MBJoin Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “How old was the oldest person to live?” and “What is the most expensive book ever sold?” We also give an ocean fact of the day and recommend the book Lupe Wong Won’t Dance. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/stump or email us at [email protected] Concerning Old Age: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/21/longevity-expert-3-reasons-the-worlds-oldest-person-lived-to-122.html#:~:text=Jeanne%20Calment%2C%20a%20French%20woman,links%20be...
Episode 35 Don’t Eat Fireflies
June 07, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 29.2 MBJoin Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Do fish get thirsty?” and “How do lightning bugs light up?” We also share a fun fact of the day about the Philippines and a #1 nonfiction book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Jill’s Fact of the Day: Philippines https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C940866 Liz’s Book Recommendation: Is It Okay to Pee in the Ocean? https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C936618 C...
Episode 34 Poop Cubes
May 24, 2023 13:30 - 27 minutes - 32.4 MBJoin Liz and Jill as they answer the questions “What dogs are hypoallergenic?” and “Why do wombats poop cubes?” We also recommend the book “Willodeen” by Katherine Applegate and talk about memorable birthdays. To submit your own question go to KDL.org/stump or email us at [email protected]
Episode 33 Crashin’ Caps
May 10, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 36.3 MBJoin Liz and Jill as they answer the questions “Why are the tops of some waves white?” and “What is the busiest airport in the world?” We also recommend the book “Willowdeen” and share a fact of the day about a bee bus stop. To submit your own question go to KDL.org/stump or email us at [email protected] Regarding waves: What Are Waves? | Science at the Beach! | SciShow Kids https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/wave/276157 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_wave ...
Episode 32 This Episode is Creepy
April 26, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 32.5 MBJoin Liz and Jill as they answer the questions “How does wind work?” and “what are cobwebs?” We also recommend the book “The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels” and share a fact of the day about spiders. To submit your own question go to KDL.org/stump or email us at [email protected] Concerning wind: Where Does Wind Come From? Crash Course Geography #8 https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/wind/ Concerning Cobwebs: https://www.scienceabc.com/eyeopeners/the-secre...
Episode 31 Worm Tongues?!
April 12, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 34.4 MBJoin Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Do worms have tongues?” and “Which animals have opposable thumbs?” We also share a bat fact of the day and a historical fiction book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Concerning worms: https://discovery.ebsco.com/c/qctlkj/viewer/html/qxxjaef27z https://web.p.ebscohost.com/scirc/detail/detail?vid=4&sid=a1d2154a-c7c5-47ba-9ef9-4fa7acc8d467%40redis&bdata=JnNpdGU9c2NpcmMtbGl2ZQ%...
Episode 30 Cartoons Matter!
March 29, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 25.6 MBJoin Liz and Jill as they answer questions from YOU the listener. This week we’re answering “Are cartoons matter?” and “What is the difference between coffee beans and cocoa beans?” To submit your own question go to KDL.org/Stump or email us at [email protected] We can’t wait to hear from you! Regarding Matter (and cartoons)…. https://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home?subacct=18279#article/ar831153 https://www.dkfindout.com/us/science/solids-liquids-and-gases/what-is-matter/ ...
Episode 29 Oh Sail Can You Sea
March 15, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 27.2 MBJoin Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Can a sailboat sail forever with a fan?” and “How do cruise ships stay afloat?” We also share a boat fact of the day and a storytelling book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Jill’s Fact of the Day, Boats! (And Other Things That Float) https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C850226 Liz’s book recommendation, The Storyteller’s Handbook https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/recor...
Episode 28 Jill Vs the Volcano
March 01, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 28.2 MBJoin Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “How come people don’t have to pay for books at the library?” and “How do volcanoes happen?” To submit your own question go to KDL.org/Stump or email us at [email protected] We can’t wait to hear from you! Regarding library books... https://taxfoundation.org/tax-basics/property-tax/ https://www.milibraries.org/state-aid-to-libraries https://www.ala.org/aboutala https://peterboroughtownlibrary.org https://kdl.org/about/policie...
Episode 27 Duck, Duck, Dragon!
February 15, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutes - 29.4 MBJoin Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Who invented Sign Language” and “How do different countries celebrate Lunar New Year?” We also share an animal fact of the day and a classic book recommendation. To submit your own question go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Liz’s fact of the day, How to Speak Animal https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C905688 Jill’s book recommendation, Little Women https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C44664 Concerning...
Episode 26 POPCORN!
February 01, 2023 16:46 - 26 minutes - 28.9 MBJoin Jill and Liz as they tackle the questions "Why do we eat popcorn at the movies?" and "How do tornadoes happen?" You can submit your own questions too! http://kdl.org/stump Or email us at [email protected] Regarding Movie Popcorn: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/why-do-we-eat-popcorn-at-the-movies-475063/ https://www.cretors.com Action!: how movies began McCarthy - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - 2022 Let’s All Go to the Lobby video: https://www.y...
Episode 25 My Nocturnal Gerbil
January 18, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 29.7 MBJoin Jill and Liz as they tackle questions about nocturnal animals from a Girl Scout Troop. To submit a question of your own go to KDL.org/stump. We can't wait to hear from you! Regarding Nocturnal Animals https://www.activewild.com/nocturnal-animals/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nocturnality Guess the Animal Sound Game | 12 Nocturnal Animal Sounds Quiz Regarding Polar Winter/Midnight Sun https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/article/219/8/1093/16734/Adaptations-to-polar-life...
Episode 24 Ice Cream Dream
January 04, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutes - 26 MBJoin Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “How does a credit card work” and “How can I control my dreams?” We also share an ice cream fact of the day and a slightly spooky book recommendation. To submit your own question go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Fact of the day: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C889799 Book Recommendation: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C874153 Concerning Credit Cards https://www.usbank.com/credit-cards/how-cre...
Episode 23 SNOW Much Fun
December 21, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 21.5 MBJoin Jill and Liz as they answer questions from YOU, the listener. Today we are answering the questions “What is a down in football? and “How does different weather happen?” Check it out to see if you can stump us! Submit your own question at KDL.org/stump Regarding football: https://coachingkidz.com/what-is-a-down-in-football-everything-you-need-to-know/ https://operations.nfl.com/the-rules/nfl-rules-digest/#penalty-enforcement https://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/footbal...
Crafting with Cat Hair
December 07, 2022 14:28 - 27 minutes - 29.7 MBJoin Courtnei and Jill as they answer questions from YOU, the listener. Today we are answering the questions “What is the weirdest book you’ve seen?”, “How do I stay entertained in math class?”, and “Who invented books?” Check it out to see if you can stump us! Submit your own question at KDL.org/stump Regarding math class: https://www.thoughtco.com/why-math-seems-more-difficult-for-some-students-1857216 https://math.uoregon.edu/undergraduate/tips-for-success Regarding books: https...
Episode 21- Falling?!
November 23, 2022 13:30 - 27 minutes - 29.2 MBWelcome to season three of Stump the Librarian! Join Courtnei and Jill as we tackle your toughest questions. Today we are answering the questions “How far do you have to travel in a space rocket before you lose gravity?” and “Why do kids keep growing but adults stop growing?” We’ll also discuss the mystery of why Emily is not joining us today! As always, check us out at KDL.org/stump and send in your questions! We look forward to hearing from you. Regarding Gravity https://www.nasa.g...
Episode 20 - Puppets in the Blue Skies
May 18, 2022 13:30 - 27 minutes - 62.3 MBIt’s the season finale of Stump the Librarian! The podcast where YOU the listener, attempt to Stump Librarians Courtnei and Emily, with a little help from the Librarian-behind-the-computer, Jill. Tune in this week to hear why the sky is so blue, how TVs work, and who were some of the oldest known puppeteers in Michigan. We will be back with season 3 after just a short break. In the meantime, submit a question of your own! We would love to hear from you. Check us out at kdl.org/stump. Whil...
Episode 19 - The Potential Energy of a Teddy Bear
May 04, 2022 13:30 - 27 minutes - 63.5 MBWell, hello! Just your favorite friendly neighborhood librarians back with another information-packed episode of Stump the Librarian! This episode is a wild one, let me tell you! First, we start off with the very-sciencey question, “Is there a limit to how much potential energy an object can have?” Then, we ease our way into the next few questions on muteness, “How does being mute work? Can they not talk if they even try? Can they play an instrument?” Lastly, we slow it down with, “Who thoug...
Episode 18 - Fighting Crickets
April 20, 2022 13:30 - 32 minutes - 75.3 MBStump the Librarian is here with a special 4th grade takeover episode! This week join librarians Courtnei and Emily, with a little help from the librarian behind the computer, Jill as they tackle questions from Mrs. Blanchard’s 4th grade class at Vanguard Charter Academy. These quick-thinking scholars tried to stump us and even gave us a book recommendation! Join us as we discuss the inner workings of fire extinguishers, the invention of zippers, and why crickets chirp. Listen to find out wh...
Episode 17 - Jaguars and Jolly Ranchers
April 06, 2022 13:30 - 33 minutes - 75.8 MBYour favorite friendly neighborhood librarians are back with another information-filled episode of Stump the Librarian! In this episode, our librarians prove that they will try their best to answer any and every question they get! And will always go a little above and beyond what you asked for, but hey that’s what librarians are for. Listen as Emily and Courtnei, with a little help from our librarian-behind-the-computer, Jill, answer questions about the moon, jaguars, and Florida’s state rep...
Episode 16 - Do You Bite Your Ice Cream?
March 23, 2022 13:30 - 30 minutes - 69.1 MBWas the last episode a little too gross for you? Or not gross enough? Either way, we toned things down a bit this episode to talk about teeth, giraffe necks, and everyone's favorite frozen treats! Join your fearless podcasters Courtnei and Emily, with the gracious behind-the-scenes help of Jill, as we navigate through questions from listeners, like you! “Why do humans have two sets of teeth?,” “Why do giraffes have such long necks?,” and “Did the same person invite ice cream and popsicles?” ...
Episode 15 -Ew, That’s Gross
March 09, 2022 14:30 - 31 minutes - 71.6 MBStump the Librarian Episode 15 – Ew, That’s Gross It’s the gross out episode of Stump the Librarian podcast where we explore all things icky! Join librarians Courtnei and Emily, with a little help from the librarian behind the screen Jill as we answer questions from YOU, the listener. This week we are tackling the questions “Why does there have to be bugs?”, “Why don’t we notice our own BO?” and “How many times does an average person fart in a day?” If you love all things ick, this is the ...
Episode 14 – To Great Heights (not by flying)
February 23, 2022 14:30 - 35 minutes - 80.9 MBYour friendly neighborhood librarians are back at it, answering questions from listeners, like you, in episode 14 – To Great Heights (not by flying). In this episode, our librarians, Courtnei & Emily, with a little help from the librarian behind the screen, Jill, answer questions about the tallest building, how hearing works, and if humans will ever be able to fly! Take a listen because this episode is filled with lots of useful information and a few laughs. (Please do not try to fly, just t...
Episode 13 - Flying Paper Airplanes to the Moon
February 09, 2022 14:30 - 31 minutes - 71.7 MBWelcome to the third episode of season two of Stump the Librarian! Join Courtnei and Emily, with a little help from Jill, as they tackle three questions in this episode. Does the Earth’s moon have a name? How far can a paper airplane fly? How does hair grow? We would love to answer questions from you, the listener. Email us at [email protected]. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast so you never miss an episode! While you are waiting for the next episode, check out season 1 or s...
Episode 12 - Spinning is NOT for the Faint of Heart
January 26, 2022 14:30 - 35 minutes - 81 MBWelcome to the second episode of season two of Stump the Librarian! Join Courtnei and Emily, with a little help from Jill, as they tackle three questions in this episode. What causes earthquakes? Why do we get dizzy when we spin? Do kangaroos have belly buttons? We would love to answer your questions too! Email us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you! Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast via stumpthelibrarian.podbean.com/ or wherever you get your podcasts, so y...
Episode 11 - Who Toots?
January 12, 2022 14:30 - 35 minutes - 81.5 MBWelcome to the first episode of season two of Stump the Librarian! Join Courtnei and Emily, with a little help from Jill, as they tackle three questions in this episode. Why is New York called the Big Apple? How did black pepper become such a popular spice? Are there any animals that can’t fart? Do bats?? We would love to answer your questions too! Email us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you! Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast via stumpthelibrarian.podbean.com/...
The Minisode - All About KDL
December 20, 2021 14:30 - 11 minutes - 26.3 MBHello Friends and Listeners!! Your friendly neighborhood librarians are back with a quick episode to answer some questions about our library system, Kent District Library. If you’ve ever wondered how many books KDL has or how we came to be Kent District Library, take a listen! We will return on January 12th to answer more questions aimed to stump us. Don’t forget if you have a question you’d like us to find an answer for (or one you don’t think there is an answer for) you can submit it via o...
Episode 10 - Our Brains Are Full
November 17, 2021 14:30 - 41 minutes - 34.1 MBWell friends you’ve made it to the last episode of the first season of Stump the Librarian! Join Courtnei and Emily, with a little help from Jill, in this episode as they tackle three questions that may or may not have us a little stumped (but not for lack of trying). Tune in to hear how robots work, what the scientific process is, and just how fast the universe is expanding (if at all). If you have any questions about the questions answered you can email us at [email protected]. We’...
Episode 9 - We Know Too Much (About Ticks)
November 03, 2021 13:30 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBJoin your friendly neighborhood librarians Courtnei, Emily, and Jill as we answer these extra interesting questions. So grab a nice hot beverage and sit back to listen to our latest episode where we answer these hard-hitting questions: How do they move houses from place to place? What happens when a tick is full? What makes a mammal a mammal if whale sharks can have live births? If you have any questions about the questions answered you can email us at [email protected]. We’d love to...
Episode 8 - Sand, Secrets and the Osage territory
October 20, 2021 13:30 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBYour friendly neighborhood librarians are back at it, answering questions from listeners, like you, in episode 8 – Sand, Secrets and the Osage territory. As always, we are answering a wide array of questions, so sit back and enjoy an ice cold pop while you learn the answers to these pressing questions: “How did all the sand get in the desert?” and, “What's the secret ingredient in Coca Cola?” and lastly, “Is Little House on the Prairie true? Who invented the book?” Check out this link to a...
Sand, Secrets and the Osage territory
October 20, 2021 13:30 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBYour friendly neighborhood librarians are back at it, answering questions from listeners, like you, in episode 8 – Sand, Secrets and the Osage territory. As always, we are answering a wide array of questions, so sit back and enjoy an ice cold pop while you learn the answers to these pressing questions: “How did all the sand get in the desert?” and, “What's the secret ingredient in Coca Cola?” and lastly, “Is Little House on the Prairie true? Who invented the book?” Check out this link to a...
Episode 7 - The Origin of Underwear in Space
October 06, 2021 13:30 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBYour friendly neighborhood librarians are back at it, answering questions from listeners, like you, in episode 7 – The Origin of Underwear in Space. As you might be able to guess from the title our librarians are answering a wide range of questions, so get ready to listen and learn some interesting information! We tackle the origin of the Earth, investigate who invented underwear, and wonder if birds can really fly in space. Join us for a new episode every other Wednesday to see if listen...
Episode 6 - You Say MeOWth I say MeowTH
September 22, 2021 13:30 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBYour friendly neighborhood librarians are back with a brand new episode answering some rather interesting questions. In this episode, we explore how well water filters filter out different parasites and bacteria, why Meowth (a Scratch Cat Pokemon) can speak in English, and just how strong a lion’s bite is. Join us for a new episode every other Wednesday to see if listeners were able to stump the librarian and learn some rather interesting information! You can submit a question of your own...
Episode 5 - What a Jam
September 08, 2021 13:30 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBThe librarians are back with an episode of questions all over the board! We have two delightful questions, “What are the triangles on the power lines?” and “What kind of fish have lungs and gills?” and one delicious question, “What is the difference between jams and jellies?” Join us for episode 5 and every other Wednesday morning to see if the librarians were stumped and learn some neat information along the way! You can submit your own stumper of a question or any question you might have t...