Welcome to Bedtime History. Hello, this is Brake.

Growing up, one of my favorite childhood memories was using my imagination to build new things.

I'd take apart old, unused electronics or appliances in our home, and then try and rebuild them into something new and interesting.

They usually didn't work. They were more like works of art than functioning inventions, but I had a blast doing it.

What's great about a product like KiwiCo is the things you build as part of the engineering kits actually work.

My kids and I have built a few different projects together, including a ukulele, a pinball machine, headphones, and a speaker.

These projects include detailed instructions and also explain the science behind how the devices work.

As a parent, it can be hard to find creative ways to keep your children busy, challenged, and off screens.

KiwiCo does the legwork for you, so you can spend quality time tackling projects together.

KiwiCo also has boxes for geography and culture, the Atlas crate, and another one focused on cooking.

Other subjects are science, art, engineering, crafting, and design. KiwiCo also has crates designed for kids and adults of all ages.

Redefine Learning with Play. Explore hands-on projects that build creative confidence and problem-solving skills with KiwiCo.

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Imagine you are standing inside a beautiful church in Europe. The year is 1740 and you have come with your family.

You look up and see high arches with giant bells at the top that ring out at special times.

Around you are beautiful stained glass windows and statues of old popes and saints.

The building is the most beautiful place you have ever been in.

Especially since outside life is difficult and many people live in poor and dirty conditions.

You are inside the Notre Dame, one of the most famous churches in the world.

You may have seen the news lately, the story about the tragic fire at Notre Dame Cathedral.

A cathedral is like a church, it's a place of worship, but it's much larger and grander.

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