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The Properties of Solids

What do a sponge, a diamond, a frying pan, and a computer have in common? They all reveal surprising properties of solids that help explain how everyday objects work and

All About Rocks

Discover the three main types of rocks—igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic—and how each forms. From smooth garden pebbles to ancient boulders in New Jersey and New Engl

All About Puffins

How can one little bird dive 200 feet underwater and carry several fish in its beak at once? Meet the puffin, a colorful seabird with waterproof feathers, an underground

Thor- The Norse God of Thunder

Who was Thor before he became a Marvel superhero? Discover the original Norse God of Thunder, his mighty hammer, and how his ancient stories reached modern audiences. The

How Children Learn To Read

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or simply curious about how children learn to read, this episode explains the basics of phonics and how letters and sounds come together

Ancient Greece

Explore the fascinating civilization of Ancient Greece, where democracy, philosophy, theater, and the Olympic Games helped shape the world we know today. Discover the rem

All About The Elements

What makes up everything around us- everything in the universe? Only 118 building blocks- specific one of a kind atoms that we call elements and without 5 of them there w

All About The Cardinal- From The Vault

An archived episode about the Cardinal- the beautiful red bird. Everything you need to know about its behavior, habitat, diet, physical appearance and tons of fun facts a

The Homefront in WW2

What was life like in the U.S. from 1941-1945? Rationing, shortages, blackouts, and factories overnight went from making cars and consumer goods to make tanks, planes and

Confucius

Born 2500 years ago, it can be argued that this man has been more influential to his country than any other person has been to any other country in history. Who was he an

The Great Wall of China

Today it is a tourist attraction but for thousands of years it served as protection and a barrier from invaders from the north. OK Let’s Learn about this engineering marv

Ancient Chinese Inventions

China has been responsible for some of our greatest inventions from paper to printing to the compass and gunpowder. These are just some of at least twenty different advan

The History of Silk

Silk- the fabric that Kings and Queens of Europe craved brought two civilizations together and in the process changed the world. OK Let’s Learn what silk is, how it’s mad

Seasonal Allergies

Running nose, itchy and watery eyes? It could be air borne allergies have arrived again! Why? How? When? Where? OK Let’s Learn!! Reach out for questions, feedback and fu

The Yellow and Yangtze Rivers

Everything you need to know about the two biggest rivers in China- their history, horrible floods, and how they are same and yet dramatically different- OK Let’s Learn.

The Bobcat

This wild cat is invading suburbia and beware. They stay away from humans but their prey are rabbits and other small animals. OK Let’s Learn all about the Bobcat! Reach

October’s Top 20 Moments

Revisit and learn about the most influential moments in the history of October Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmai

Buddhism

OK Let’s Learn all about Buddhism- the 4th largest religion in the world- it’s founder, history, traditions, customs, and teachings. Reach out for questions, feedback an

All About MRI’s

The magnetic resonance imaging machine- the magic that allows doctors to see inside our body. OK Let’s Learn about it’s history, what X-rays and CT scans couldn’t do that

All About Rubber

It’s in our tires, waist bands, basketballs, shoes, wiring, plumbing- practically everywhere- yet where does rubber come from and who is responsible for bringing it to th