Colossal Questions

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Answering life's most pressing questions.

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What Happens if the Earth Stops Spinning?
Episode 12 mins
It's easy to forget that we're flying through space! So what happens if the Earth stops spinning?
Who Invented Weekends?
Episode 22 mins
Have you ever stopped to think: who actually invented the two magical days we call "the weekend"?
Why Do Diamonds Cost So Much?
Episode 32 mins
Diamonds might be beautiful, but why are they so very expensive?
What Really Happens If You Swallow Gum?
Episode 42 mins
What really happens when you swallow your gum? Does it actually stay in your stomach for years?!
Why is Friday the 13th "Unlucky?"
Episode 52 mins
Many wake up dreading each and every Friday the 13th, but when did the fear of this day start?
When Did Pink Become a "Girl" Color?
Episode 62 mins
When you walk into a store, have you wondered when pink and blue became "girl" and "boy" colors?
Is Time Travel Possible?
Episode 72 mins
Forget everything you know about flux capacitors! Is time travel possible?
Do Animals Dream?
Episode 82 mins
Have you ever seen your pets sleeping and wondered: do animals dream the same way humans do?
Do Aliens Exist?
Episode 93 mins
Today we answer one of life's greatest mysteries: are we alone in the universe, or do aliens exist?
What if a Supervolcano Erupted?
Episode 102 mins
Supervolcanoes can destroy on a massive scale! So what might happen if a Supervolcano erupted?
Will Chocolate Kill Your Dog?
Episode 112 mins
We've all heard that dogs can't have chocolate, but is chocolate actually dangerous for them?
Are Smartphones Bad For Your Brain?
Episode 122 mins
Many of us are totally addicted to our smartphones. Are they really bad for our brains?
Could Robots Take Over Earth?
Episode 132 mins
Could robots become smart enough to think for themselves? And if so, could they take over the world?
Why Do We Laugh?
Episode 142 mins
Everybody loves to laugh! So when did humans first laugh, and why do we love to laugh so much?
Chicken or Egg: Which Came First?
Episode 152 mins
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Let's settle this once and for all!
Why Do We Get Summer Vacation?
Episode 161 mins
Every year, students count the days until summer. But when and why did summer vacation start?
Can the U.S. President Be Arrested?
Episode 172 mins
There's all kinds of perks to being the President, but is one of them that you can't be arrested?
Are Superpowers Real?
Episode 183 mins
We've all dreamed of flight and invisibility, but is it possible to have real super powers?
Is Cheerleading a Real Sport?
Episode 192 mins
Nobody can deny the athleticism involved in cheerleading! But does that make it a "real" sport?
Why Do Animals Go Extinct?
Episode 202 mins
Every year, animals are in danger of disappearing! What actually causes animals to go extinct?
Why Do We Eat Pigs, but Not Cats?
Episode 212 mins
From hamburgers to ham sandwiches, people love meat! But why do we eat some animals and not others?
Are Ghosts Real?
Episode 222 mins
Today we answer the world's most colossally creepy question: are ghosts real?
Why Don't Americans Have English Accents?
Episode 232 mins
America used to be a colony controlled by England. So why don't Americans have British accents?
Are Video Games Bad For You?
Episode 242 mins
Each year, innovation makes video games more immersive! But are they bad for you?
Did Dragons Ever Exist?
Episode 252 mins
Dragons are the most famous monsters in all of fantasy, but did they ever really exist on Earth?
Why Do Girls Have Higher Voices?
Episode 261 mins
Today we jump into the human body and learn: why do girls often have higher voices than boys?
Why Are Ancient Ruins Underground?
Episode 272 mins
Archeologists keep digging up ancient ruins! Why are ancient cities always buried underground?
Did Humans And Dinosaurs Live Together?
Episode 281 mins
When you learned about the time of the dinosaurs, did you wonder if early humans lived with them?
Is Wrestling Fake?
Episode 291 mins
Have you ever seen a wrestler do a backflip off of a ladder and wondered: is pro wrestling fake?
Why Is 3 A.M. So Scary?
Episode 301 mins
If you've seen any of the videos, you may have wondered: why exactly is 3 A.M. so scary?
Is Social Media Addictive?
Episode 311 mins
Today we dive into a controversial topic: is social media addictive?
What Would Happen if Humans Disappeared?
Episode 322 mins
Have you ever wondered what would happen to the Earth if humans suddenly disappeared completely?
Why Do Paper Cuts Hurt So Much?
Episode 331 mins
For such a tiny cut, they sure do sting! So why do tiny little paper cuts hurt so much?
Is "Junk Food" Really Bad For You?
Episode 341 mins
Junk food can be so delicious, maybe even too delicious! But just how bad for you is it?
Did Unicorns Ever Exist?
Episode 351 mins
Sharpen your horns and get ready to answer a classic question: have unicorns ever existed?
Are Zombies Real?
Episode 362 mins
We've all heard creepy stories about walking dead, so let's find out if zombies could ever exist!
Who Invented Jack-o'-lanterns?
Episode 372 mins
Nothing's spookier than a wicked smile burning in a pumpkin head! But who invented Jack-o'-lanterns?
Where Did Halloween Come From?
Episode 382 mins
Costumes, candy, and haunted houses! But have you ever wondered, where did Halloween come from?
Are Witches Real?
Episode 392 mins
Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and caldron bubble! Let's find out if witches are real!
Why Do We Go Trick-or-Treating?
Episode 402 mins
Nothing's quite like dressing up and collecting candy! But why do we trick-or-treat on Halloween?
What's So Funny About The Funny Bone?
Episode 411 mins
It's a feeling most won't laugh off, but have you wondered why it hurts to hit your funny bone?
What Happens After You Die?
Episode 422 mins
Today we're tackling the most colossal question there is: what happens after you die?
Was There Really A First Thanksgiving?
Episode 432 mins
Did the Pilgrims and Native Americans really have a first Thanksgiving meal?
Why Do We Get Hiccups?
Episode 442 mins
Don't hold your breath, because today's question is timeless: why do we get hiccups?
Why Do We Have Christmas Trees?
Episode 452 mins
It's odd to cut down a tree and put it in the house. So why do we decorate trees for Christmas?
What If You Never Brushed Your Teeth?
Episode 462 mins
It might be annoying to brush your teeth every single day, but what would happen if you stopped?
Is Every Snowflake Unique?
Episode 472 mins
You've probably heard that every snowflake is unique, but could that actually be true?