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Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

Could a Peacock and Platypus Be Friends? Mailbag + Joke-ha-thon!

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// 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! //

© Tumble Media Length 00:25:22 29 May 2026 Age: 6-10 , 11plus Topics: Educational , Fact , Nature , Science Country: USA Type: Episodic

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© Tumble Media Length 00:25:22 29 May 2026 Age: 6-10 , 11plus Topics: Educational , Fact , Nature , Science Country: USA Type: Episodic

The Mystery of the Barton Springs Salamander with Dr. Hayley Gillespie

The Mystery of the Barton Springs Salamander with Dr. Hayley Gillespie

This is an episodic podcast, so you can listen to it in any order, but episode one is a great place to start.

Listen to episode one here

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.

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