PRX - Pieces for Tone: Quirky
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We run through a few of the many, many English words that contain silent letters. And we'll hear some of the baffling reasons we pronounce those wo...
Bought by KRPS
- Added: Feb 22, 2024
- Length: 29:00
- Purchases: 1
Sure, Archerfish can use a squirt of water to knock prey into the water to be eaten. But researchers wanted to know, could they count?
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- Added: Mar 11, 2022
- Length: 04:53
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Imagine you're an ant living in an arid climate. There's no grocery stores! How do you keep enough food on hand for when things are scarce? You won...
Bought by WRFA-LP
- Added: Feb 15, 2022
- Length: 04:48
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Give a captive gorilla tasty food, they often vocalize in ways that sound a lot like singing. It's so charming! But scientists thought this "singin...
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- Added: Jan 10, 2022
- Length: 05:08
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You might think you're special because you can flex your nostrils or flap your ears--but it turns out that there's a person out there who can volun...
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- Added: Jan 10, 2022
- Length: 11:34
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Can a cuttlefish master a test that very young children often struggle to pass? Instead of using marshmallows like we do with people, scientists us...
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- Added: Mar 30, 2021
- Length: 05:05
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In 1532 the Spanish found out what everyone in South America already knew--potatoes are amazing. But when they brought them back to Europe the rece...
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- Added: Nov 10, 2020
- Length: 04:41
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Trace follows a trail from shoving boulders downhill to the 18th century sport of hoop rolling.
P.S. Trace mentions in the beginning of the episode...
Bought by Spokane Public Radio
- Added: Jul 23, 2020
- Length: 04:46
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When the US and Canadian governments decided the border between our two countries, a few places got left on the "wrong" side of the line. Those pla...
- Added: Nov 24, 2019
- Length: 08:03
Actors may be on TV or perform with a local theater group, but what about the actors in the medical field?
- Added: May 27, 2015
- Length: 08:35
What is librarian Emily's biggest fear? Not being able to finish all the books she is in the middle of.
Bought by PRX Remix
- Added: Mar 25, 2014
- Length: 02:50
- Purchases: 1
Mark Christensen is a published author, and a long time educator. He is Professor of English at Bemidji State University where is particular intere...
Bought by KSRQ
- Added: Apr 19, 2013
- Length: 01:49
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- Added: Sep 06, 2008
- Length: 03:01
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- Added: Apr 03, 2007
- Length: 05:39
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A humorous exploration of an everyday school item. Perfect for back-to-school or education shows.
- Added: Sep 12, 2006
- Length: 04:47
