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Moment of Um

Moment of Um is your daily answer to those questions that pop up out of nowhere and make you go… umm

Episodes

Total: 207

What are tongues for?

2024/8/29

So there’s this big, bumpy muscle inside of our mouths and we know it’s important and that we have t

Coffee is known for giving people energy. In fact, some say they can’t start their day without coffe

Mammals have hair to help keep warm in the cold, and in some cases - to look awesome! But why do ras

There are lots of foods that are blue-raspberry flavored, like candy, popsicles, or fizzy drinks. Bu

Sometimes people dream about similar things, like losing teeth, being chased by monsters, or forgett

Ahhh! There is nothing worse than waking up in the middle of the night after a nightmare.  Your hear

Have you ever had a dream that felt so real you thought it actually happened? Our brain can cook up

Dreams can be fun, scary or just plain weird. We typically dream for around two hours a night, but w

When we dream, sleep becomes storytime. You might see an old friend, go on an adventure or show up t

How do thermometers work?

2024/8/16

A thermometer is a handy dandy little device that measures temperature. We use them for lots of thin

How do birds fly?

2024/8/15

Is it the wings? Is it the feathers? Is it how light they are? If you’ve ever wondered why birds can

Have you ever noticed your tummy sometimes makes a little grumbly rumbly sound when it’s time for a

In the United States, you can’t get a tattoo until you’re 18 years old. If that seems unfair, just t

What is radiation?

2024/8/12

You might have heard the word “radiation” in science class or even in superhero movies. It’s somethi

Caffeine is a chemical that occurs naturally in drinks like tea and coffee. It can make you feel wid

Sloths are really, really good at hanging upside down. They practically make it seem effortless! Why

Octopuses are incredible and intelligent ocean creatures. They’ve got talented tentacles, three hear

Why do we have nails?

2024/8/6

Nails – we clean them, trim them, paint them, and sometimes even wear fake ones! But why do we have

How does wifi work?

2024/8/5

Wifi seems like magic! It lets us send information from routers to computers through the air!. But h

How do crabs breathe?

2024/8/2

Did you know there are thousands of different species of crabs on Earth? Most of them live in water,