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Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Mirrors, sequins and glitter: what makes them shine?

28 min • 4 februari 2020

Have you ever entered the mirror-verse and heard yourself talking back? Well, that’s what happens in today’s episode.


We take a look (pun intended) at how mirrors work and talk to a scientist to find out what color they are. And in a history of sequins, we learn why, for a long time, rain was a disaster for glittery gowns. Not only can you make today’s Mystery Sound, but you can use it to spiff up your crafts.


All that, plus a Moment of Um about why words start sounding funny funny funny funny funny when you repeat them.



This episode is sponsored by:


KiwiCo (kiwico.com/brainson), Laurel Springs Online School (laurelsprings.com/brainson), and the MacMillan Kids book, “Astronauts: Women on the final frontier” (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781626728776).

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