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Moment of Um Brains On! Universe
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4.4 • 1.2K Ratings
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Moment of Um is your daily answer to those questions that pop up out of nowhere and make you go… ummmmmmm. Brought to you by your friends at Brains On at APM Studios.
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Do wolves get the zoomies?
Have you ever seen a dog get the zoomies? That big burst of energy makes them skitter around like furry lightning bolts! But how about wolves? Do they get the zoomies, too? We asked wolf researcher and educator Michelle Mancini to help us find the answer.
Got a question that’s zooming around in your mind? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact, and we’ll pack your brain full of answers! -
How old is the oldest tree?
Ever wondered how trees keep track of time? They don’t wear wristwatches, so…do they have a tree calendar? Or count their rings like candles on a birthday cake? We asked arborist Casey Clapp to help us find the answer.
Got a question that’s budding in your mind? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact, and we’ll help sprout the answer! -
What do scientists in Antarctica eat?
Antarctica. Home of the South Pole and an incredibly diverse population of sea life. You know what there’s not a lot of in Antarctica? People! But there are some adventurous scientists who go there for research. These folks can’t just zip out to the grocery store when they want to make a meal…so what do they eat? We asked scientist Cameron Hearn to help us find the answer.
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How do you tell real from counterfeit money?
The paper money that we use in the United States is printed by the Department of the Treasury. But if money is printed…well, then why couldn’t someone print hundreds of dollars for themselves? How do you know if the crisp five dollar bill in your hand is the real deal or a fake-a-rooni? We asked money expert and Million Bazillion co-host Bridget Bodnar to help us find the answer.
Got a question banked in your brain? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact, and we’ll spend our time on the answer! -
Why are peaches and some other fruits fuzzy?
Have you ever picked up a peach in the supermarket and noticed that its skin is covered in soft fuzz? What’s that about? Should we be taking our peaches to barbershops? And what about kiwis? They’re covered in scratchy hairs! Why do some fruits have fuzz while others have smooth skin? We talked to Dario Chavez from the University of Georgia to find out.
Got a fresh ‘n’ fruity question? Send it to us atBrainsOn.org/contact, and we’ll help find an a-peeling answer. -
Do dogs and cats have butt cheeks?
Human butts are divided into two cheeks that come in all shapes and sizes. Plus, they help us stand upright and move around! But what about dogs and cats? Why don’t they have butt cheeks like ours? We asked dog researcher Alexandra Horowitzto help us find the answer.
Got a question you’ve been sitting on? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact, and we’ll help you crack it open!
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