Mailbag: Could a Peacock and Platypus Be Friends? Why does the ground keep spinning? Do magnets work in space? episode artwork

EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 25 MIN

Mailbag: Could a Peacock and Platypus Be Friends? Why does the ground keep spinning? Do magnets work in space?

from Tumble Science Podcast for Kids · host Tumble Media

You asked, we answered! In this mailbag episode, we're tackling three big kid questions: why does the ground keep spinning after you stop? Do magnets work in space? And could a peacock and a platypus ever be BFFs? We get answers from real experts, as well as reading your reviews and comments! Also, the Joke-ha-thon is coming up on June 3rd! Go here to donate and pick your champion, and also win some amazing, amazing prizes for yourself and your school. If you want to have your comment or review read on our show, leave one! Write a review on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ or comment on ⁠Spotify⁠.  Join on Patreon to help us continue to make Tumble and be featured on future episodes, and help us decide on Season 12 topics: ⁠patreon.com/tumblepodcast⁠ Shop official Tumble merch: ⁠https://tumblepodcast.dashery.com/⁠ Submit a science question: ⁠https://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/contact⁠

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 29, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Mailbag: Could a Peacock and Platypus Be Friends? Why does the ground keep spinning? Do magnets work in space?

0:00 25:22

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Tumble Science Podcast for Kids?

This episode is 25 minutes long.

When was this Tumble Science Podcast for Kids episode published?

This episode was published on May 29, 2026.

Can I download this Tumble Science Podcast for Kids episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!