Wonderful Wool: The secrets of this amazing fluff

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Lemonada Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.5 • 14.7K Ratings

🗓️ 22 October 2019

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

Wool is warm, absorbs water and odors, plus it’s flame resistant. In short, wool is amazing! In this episode we explore how wool is different from hair. We go on a sheep safari at Cuyama Lamb in California, meet expert wool weaver Zefren Anderson and catch up with our favorite wooly hero Alpaca Jack. Plus a wool-worthy mystery sound and an Moment of Um that answer the question: If Earth had rings like Saturn would we be able to see them through our windows? This episode is sponsored by Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner (bona.com/brainson), Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, Quip (getquip.com/brainson) and Stitch Fix Kids (StitchFix.com/KIDS/brains). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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0:00.0	Hi friends, before we dive into today's episode, I want to encourage you to check out our
0:05.1	Kids Poetry Special on the Slowdown.
0:08.2	We made five fabulous episodes featuring cool young poets, word games, and awesome conversation
0:13.7	with award-winning author and host, Major Jackson.
0:17.0	The episode started on May 8th and ran until May 12th, and you can find them by searching
0:21.5	for the Slowdown wherever you get your podcasts.
0:24.8	We had a blast learning from kids who write, rhyme, and sing about their lives, and we
0:29.6	think you will too.
0:30.6	Again, search for the Slowdown wherever you listen to podcasts.
0:34.8	You're listening to Brains On, where we're serious about being curious.
0:41.7	Brains On is supported on part by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
0:47.9	Okay, I've got the popcorn.
0:51.4	I've got the juice boxes.
0:53.2	Great for you, Sandin, Tenjillo, for Manica, and of course, Pomegranate pickle for me.
0:59.9	I'm pretty sure your taste buds are broken, Mark.
1:02.8	Okay, we're ready.
1:04.3	I've got the channel queued up for the annual Alpaca Jack movie marathon.
1:09.4	Let's get this pack of party started!
1:11.4	Yeah, 12 hours of non-stop action with our favorite crime-fighting Alpaca superhero.
1:17.1	So, which movie are we watching first?
1:20.5	It starts with Live Fast Die Wool, then Tooth or Hoofnott.
1:25.0	Oh, and after that, it's my favorite Alpaca Jack in.
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