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What You Didn’t Know About Comets
This episode’s creative challenge is to imagine you are an astrophysicist and you found something new in outer space… what is it? What does it mean for Earth? What are comets? Comets are composed of frozen gasses, rock and dust. Comets are made up of materials leftover from the creation of our solar system. NASA has…
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Oldest Candy Factories in America & Classic Valentine’s Candies
This week’s creative challenge is to design a type of candy that can also deliver a short message. Who Invented Conversation Hearts? Conversation hearts are small heart-shaped candies that have a message on the front. Conversation hearts were invented by one of America’s oldest candy companies, Necco. NECCO stands for the New England Confectionary Company.…
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James Madison, Lizzo and The Coolest Librarian in the World
James Madison, the fourth president of the United States was born in 1751. The oldest letter preserved from James Madison was in 1769 to a slave named Sawney that had known James since he was a baby. The letter was discussing how Sawney would accompany James Madison to Princeton University in New Jersey, relocating from…
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Ben Franklin Risked His Life For Science
Whether you’re in grade four or grade eight, lightning is shockingly interesting. Benjamin Franklin risked his life to prove that lightning is electricity. What a homie! Before we learn all about Ben Franklin, consider entering our Ben Franklin comic contest. Lightning Creative Challenge What is Lightning? Lightning is a bright bolt of electricity that shoots…
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The Pumpkin So Large It Will Make You Shiver!
Where does the nickname Jack-O-Lantern come from? The nickname Jack-O-Lantern comes from an old Irish tale about a man named Stingy Jack. In the legend, Stingy Jack was doomed to wander around holding a lantern forever. Jack-O-Lantern Creative Challenge In Ireland, the spooky story of Stingy Jack inspired people to carve turnips into lanterns. Turnips…
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Witches Are Actually Helpful And Black Cats Need Your Help
Witches and black cats go hand-in-hand, especially on Halloween. Do black cats and black dogs get adopted less frequently at animal shelters because of their “spooky color”? Creative Challenge What is a Witch? Witches, historically, are defined as women who work with herbs to create magic. The Salem Witch trials happened in 1692, where in…
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The TRUTH About What Really Happened To Amelia Earhart
Have you ever heard of Amelia Earhart? She was a brave pilot and author. Many people today love the story of Amelia Earhart, because she was one of the first female pilots and set many records for flying. Keep reading or watch our video to learn what really happened to Amelia Earhart. Creative Challenge This…
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Surprising Facts About Boba, Bubble Tea and Weird Toppings
Boba tea, also known as bubble tea is a delicious drink invented in Taiwan in the 80s. Boba tea shops are popping up all over the world with increasing popularity. Children and adults alike love sipping on the sweet, shaken drink. Boba drinkers who are new to the treat may be overwhelmed by the sheer…
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The Magic of Fizzy Bath Bombs Explained by Chemistry
Close your eyes. It’s 2017. “Sign of the Times” by Harry Styles is on the radio in the mall. It’s packed. You rush to the Lush store to grab their last sparkly bath bomb for your mom. Christmas is in two days. Give a listen to the “Bath Bombs” episode for a beginner-friendly explanation to…
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Season 2 Finale & Creative Challenge Shoutouts
Hi everybody! Season 2 has finally come to a close. To find out if your submission was featured in our episode, give it a listen! As always, we received WAY too many amazing submissions and it was super hard to decide which ones to feature! In fact, this is our longest episode ever, because we…
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Yo-yo Artwork by Kids
In Season 2 of Cozy Rainbow Podcast, listeners were asked to submit yo-yo themed art. Here are some submissions received of yo-yo artwork by kids. Yo-yo Street Art by Gowri (10) Leonard-yo by KC (8th Grade)
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What is Anime, and Who Invented Anime? For Kids
This week’s creative challenge is to draw an anime character. What is anime? Anime is an animation art style that comes from Japan. The word “anime” refers to all animation in Japan. The person usually credited for the anime we know today is Osamu Tezuka. He began drawing anime in the 1960s. Tezuka lived from…
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Toy-Themed Memoirs by Kids Around the World
In season 2 of Cozy Rainbow Podcast, listeners were asked to submit a toy-themed memoir. Below you will find memoirs by kids around the world. To hear some of our favorites, listen to Cozy Rainbow Podcast Season 2 Finale. Toy by Shantanu (12) from India A Perfect Pink Angel by Avyukt (age 7) from India…
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Skoolie Designs by Kids
The skoolie design challenge was given in Season 2 of the Cozy Rainbow Podcast! Check out some of the wonderful work we received below. A Schoolie for Me by Gowri Ramesh (10) A Skoolie for Four by Nana-Aisha My Skoolie for Me by Nnanymous (age 16) Skoolie by Natty by Natty (age 7) from Thailand
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Create A Kids Ice Cream Dessert Challenge
In the final challenge episode of Cozy Rainbow Podcast, we talked about the death of the choco taco. This week’s creative challenge is to create a kids ice cream dessert! We encourage all types of creativity, such as drawing, writing a recipe or cooking and taking a photo! We learned what a “portmanteau” is -…
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