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Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Why don’t we feel the Earth spinning?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Lemonada Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.514.7K Ratings

🗓️ 5 May 2026

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

If you were on a merry-go-round that was spinning super fast, you’d feel it. But the Earth is always spinning and we don’t feel a thing. Why is that? Join Molly and Reean as they explore the science of spin. Plus we find out how liquid sloshing around in our ears can make us feel dizzy. And speaking of ears, get yours ready for an all new Mystery Sound. Want to support the show? Join ⁠⁠⁠Smarty Pass⁠⁠⁠ to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! Want to see Brains On live?!? We are probably coming to a city near you. For a complete list of shows and links to tickets ⁠⁠⁠head to our events page⁠⁠⁠. More shows announced soon! May 9 - Liberty Hall, Kansas City, KS May 30 - Electric City, Buffalo, NY May 31 - Royal Theatre, Toronto, ON (2nd show added!) June 6 - Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor, MI June 20 - Southern Theater, Columbus, OH June 21 - Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI Click here for a transcript of this episode.

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0:00.0

Lemonada.

0:02.7

Today's episode is sponsored by Great Wolf Lodge.

0:10.7

At Great Wolf Lodge, there's adventure for the whole family.

0:13.4

You and your pack can splash away in the indoor water park where it's always 84 degrees.

0:18.0

There's a massive wave pool, a lazy river, and tons of water slides for your

0:21.9

pack to enjoy together. And the fun doesn't stop there. Get ready to explore and play at

0:27.4

adventure packed attractions from MagiQuest, a live action game that takes place throughout the

0:32.6

lodge to the Northern Lights Arcade. There's also a bunch of great dining options in

0:36.8

complimentary daily events like nightly dance parties all under one roof. And the best part, with 22 lodges across the country, you're always only a short drive away from adventure. So bring your pack together at a lodge near you. Book your stay today at great wolf.com and strengthen the pack.

0:57.0

Brains on Universe.

1:01.6

You're listening to Brains on, where we're serious about being curious.

1:07.5

There's a note story that goes something like this.

1:13.6

Two fish are swimming in the water. And a turtle swims find says,

1:15.6

Good morning, fish. How's the water?

1:18.6

The two younger fish smile and nod and swim on for a bit.

1:21.6

Then one fish stops and says to the other,

1:24.6

What the heck is water?

1:26.6

The fish didn't notice the water because they've been in it

1:29.8

all their life. They never thought about it. The point is that there are things all around us that we just

1:36.0

don't notice because they've always been there. Like the taste of your own spit. Or the smell of

1:40.6

plain old air. Or how right now the earth is spinning hundreds of miles an hour,

1:45.0

and somehow we don't feel it.

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