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Hello, welcome along. My name's Dan. It's time to actually use your brain for once.

This is the Fun Kids Science Weekly.

Thanks for giving us a listen.

This week on the only show that zooms you all around the universe and gets you back home where no one's noticed in about 30 minutes.

We'll learn about one of the most dangerous plants in the world.

Also, we'll talk about a killer shrimp.

I'll say that one more time.

It's two words that you never expect to find next to each other.

A killer shrimp. And you can hear how you can help save a species. Also, I've got some more of your

questions to answer that you've left over on Apple Podcasts. Today, the questions are all about

stomachs, electricity and legs. Stay there. I'll explain more after we catch up with one of

our favourite geniuses here on the Fun Kids Science Weekly is Professor Hallex.

Hallex's hydration help desk. Call accepted.

Hello Professor. Mum says that I should drink a glass of water when I wake up and before I go to bed. Is that right?

Ah, good points raised there. You lose water in your sleep by breathing and sweating. So it's a good idea to have water beside your bed so that you can have a drink as soon as you wake up in the morning or if you wake up during the night.

Drinking water in the morning hydrates your body and gives you a good start to the day.

And it's also good to have a drink before you go to bed.

Whilst you're sleeping, your body is still hard at work.

Having a drink will help it restore fluids lost during the day.

There's also more time for the water to reach every part of your

body and replenish nutrients, vitamins and minerals where they're needed. The water will also help

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