Is it true? Vikings, dogs, and twins edition

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

American Public Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.4 • 13.5K Ratings

🗓️ 24 December 2024

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Listeners send us LOTS of questions. Like hundreds a month! We read every single one — and we love all of them! Every now and then, we get a special kind of question that starts with “Is it true that…?” These questions are special because they’re skeptical. They’re designed to seek out the truth.

In this episode, Molly and co-host Meyer tackle three “Is it true that…” questions. First, they’ll explore whether twins can feel each other’s pain. Then, they’ll find out if the Vikings had horns on their helmets! They’ll end their quest by discovering whether dogs can see color like we do. All that, plus a tricky new mystery sound!

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0:00.0	Is this thing on?
0:07.2	Yes.
0:08.8	This is an important message for listeners far and wide.
0:13.4	Now is your chance to light up the brains on universe with a year-end philanthropic donation.
0:21.6	Your support will power the Incredible Podcasts Moment of Am.
0:25.6	Forever ago, Smash Boom Fest!
0:28.6	And Brains On!
0:31.6	Donate any amount today and you can choose to get stickers
0:35.6	and a special thank you message from me.
0:38.5	Your favorite Brainsan universe fan and alien friend. Do not wait. Get over to Brainsan.org
0:46.8	slash donate.
0:50.2	You're listening to Brainsan where we're serious about being curious.
0:55.0	Brains-on is supported in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
1:02.8	Magic Fishball, magic fish. Tell me, will I win the meat raffle tonight?
1:10.7	Try again later? This thing is useful. Will I win the meat raffle tonight?
1:12.6	Try again later?
1:15.1	This thing is useless.
1:18.0	Brains-on producer Rosie DuPont.
1:19.9	What are you doing in the broom closet?
1:21.2	Oh, hi, Molly.
1:23.1	I'm not Rosie today.
1:26.0	I'm the Rose that knows.
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