Thinking ink: The scoop on this colorful stuff!

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Lemonada Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.5 • 14.7K Ratings

🗓️ 5 May 2020

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Ink is amazing. It helps us captures our thoughts, comes in many colors and some of it is even made by animals! In this episode we explore the history of this special substance. We’ll also talk squid ink with biologist Sarah McAnulty and explain how tattoos work. Plus, your poems about ink! Obviously there’s also a Mystery Sound and a Moment of Um that answers the question: what happens if salt is poured on snails? This episode is sponsored in part by Betty Crocker - bettycrocker.com and Laurel Springs School - laurelsprings.com/brainson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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0:00.0	You're listening to Brains On.
0:02.8	We're we're serious about being curious.
0:05.8	Brains On is supported on part by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
0:12.2	Hello and welcome everyone.
0:17.2	Welcome to Inc. outside the box.
0:20.8	We are a showcase of talented poets inspired by the greatest inkers of our time.
0:27.2	But first everybody let's see what kinds of Inc. appreciators we have here tonight.
0:33.2	Round of applause if you're a clicky pin.
0:37.2	And how about markers?
0:40.2	Any markers out there?
0:41.2	Don't be shy.
0:42.2	I know you all tend to show up in packs of 12.
0:46.2	Any quill pens?
0:49.2	Make it here tonight?
0:50.2	Quill pens?
0:53.2	Perfect.
0:54.2	We are so glad to have you all here.
0:56.2	And now on with the show.
1:00.2	We have got a great batch of poems for you.
1:03.2	Let's get started with a few limericks.
1:06.2	Or should I say limerinks?
1:08.2	Our first limerassist, Cavia, from Atlanta, Georgia.
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