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Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Show For Kids

Sleep Tight Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.4 • 613 Ratings

🗓️ 4 December 2024

⏱️ 21 minutes

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In this episode, we’re exploring the world of LEGO! Discover how these iconic bricks are made, the fascinating science behind their strength and precision, and how they became a global favourite. From tiny plastic pellets to towering creations, we’ll explore the creativity, engineering, and fun that make LEGO so magical. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark --- 👉 Join Premium for AD FREE listening and extra bedtime stories! 👉 Sleep Tight Premium is now available in Apple Podcasts! 🎉 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts, or share our podcast with your friends. 📢 Have an interesting science topic you would like to investigate? Send us an email at [email protected] , and we may feature it in an upcoming show. --- About Sleep Tight Science We’ve got bedtime down to a (Sleep Tight) Science! Sleep Tight Science is an engaging bedtime show that makes science accessible and enjoyable for the whole family. Snuggle in and drift off to sleep while learning about science topics submitted by listeners! Designed for curious young minds (but simple enough for grown-ups to understand), Sleep Tight Science uses big words to answer big questions that kids wonder about, like why do we feel icky sometimes and how do our legs help us move? Learn something new about the natural world while drifting off to dreamland. Have an interesting science question or a topic you’re curious about? Email us at [email protected], and it might just be the focus of an upcoming episode! Dedicated to enhancing the health and happiness of children, Sleep Tight Media helps families replace bedtime struggles with bedtime snuggles.

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0:00.0	You're listening to Sleep Tight Science.
0:14.6	Did you know Lego bricks are made so precisely that only one in a million is defective?
0:22.6	What?
0:23.7	That's some pretty impressive engineering.
0:34.1	Hello, friends, and welcome back to Sleeptight Science, a bedtime show that answers your questions about science.
0:44.0	In this episode, we are going to learn about Lego.
0:49.6	Lego are small, colorful building blocks that snap together to create anything your imagination can dream up.
0:58.0	Each Lego brick has tiny studs on top and matching tubes underneath,
1:05.0	allowing them to interlock securely.
1:08.0	This design makes them perfect for building everything from simple towers to detailed models like spaceships, castles, or even working robots.
1:22.6	Lego bricks are made of durable plastic and are known for their precision.
1:29.3	They fit together so perfectly that a brick made today can still connect with one from the 1950s.
1:38.3	They're not just toys.
1:42.3	Lego is used for learning, engineering challenges, and even art.
1:48.0	These little building blocks can be so much fun.
1:53.0	But have you ever wondered how they're made or where they came from?
1:58.0	Let's learn all about the science, history, and magic behind Lego.
2:09.5	Lego bricks start as tiny plastic pellets, which are heated until they melt into a liquid.
2:24.3	This molten plastic is then injected into molds shaped like Lego bricks. The molds are incredibly precise, ensuring each brick fits perfectly with the next.
2:32.3	After cooling and hardening,
2:35.0	the bricks are inspected for quality,
2:38.0	and any that don't meet LEGO's high standards
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