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Why Is That?

by Benjamin Soyka

A podcast explaining why everyday things are how they are.

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Episodes

  1. Cracked Knuckles

    Why do your joints crack sometimes? Find out in this episode.

  2. Rust

    Why does rust form? Find out in this episode.

  3. Red Eyes

    Why do eyes sometimes appear red in photos? Find out in this episode.

  4. Suntans and Sunburns

    Why do you get a suntan or a sunburn after being in the sun for a long time? Find out in this episode.

  5. Pain Relievers

    Why do pain relievers work? Find out in this episode.

  6. Snoring

    Why do you snore? Why does it get worse as you grow older? Find out in this episode.

  7. Snowflakes

    Why are all snowflakes different? Find out in this episode.

  8. Coughing

    What is coughing? What makes you cough? How can you stop coughing? Find out in this episode.

  9. Changing Leaves

    Why do leaves change colors in the fall? Find out in this episode.

  10. Northern Lights

    Why do the northern lights happen? Find out in this episode.

  11. Crackling Ice

    Why do ice cubes make a crackling sound when you put them in water? Find out in this episode.

  12. Static Electricity

    What is static electricity and why does it happen? Find out in this episode.

  13. SIM Cards

    What is a SIM card and how does it work? Find out in this episode.

  14. Ringing Ears

    Why do your ears ring? Find out in this episode.

  15. Itchy Mosquito Bites

    Why do mosquito bites itch? Find out in this episode.

  16. Blinking During Loud Noise

    Why do you blink when you hear a sudden, loud noise? Find out in this episode.

  17. ISS Oxygen

    Why is there oxygen on the International Space Station? Find out in this episode.

  18. The Internet and The Web

    Why are you able to view websites? How does the Internet work? Find out in this episode.

  19. Hiccups

    Why do you hiccup? Find out in this episode.

  20. Mail Delivery

    How does a letter get from one side of the country to another? Find out in this episode.

  21. Water Cycle

    What is the water cycle? Find out in this episode.

  22. Popping Ears

    Why do your ears pop on airplanes, and why might they not pop? Find out in this episode.

  23. Blue Sky

    Why is the sky blue? Where do the colors of the sunset come from? Find out in this episode.

  24. Christmas Colors

    Why does everyone associate red and green with Christmas? Find out in this episode.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast explaining why everyday things are how they are.

HOSTED BY

Benjamin Soyka

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How many episodes does Why Is That? have?

Why Is That? currently has 24 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

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A podcast explaining why everyday things are how they are.

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Why Is That? has 24 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Why Is That? is created and hosted by Benjamin Soyka.
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