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We happen to think that kids and science go together like peanut butter and jelly. What is science more than asking “why?” over and over again? (Bascially.) And what are kids, like, really good at? Exactly. Plus you get the added benefit of learning about a lot of other things like math and social studies. You may not feel qualified enough to teach science, but it’s actually … [Read more...] about Cool Ways to Teach Kids About Science At Home

Quick! Name your five favorite smells. Ours are old books, the smell of rain, freshly brewed coffee, literally any baked good ever, and leather. If you’re guessing that we’re about to school you on your schnozz, then you’re absolutely correct. Let’s get into it.  Your noses will both rise and fall during the course of your life. It sounds terrifying, but it isn’t, we … [Read more...] about The Nose Knows. But Do You? Test Yourself With These Crazy Facts About Sniffers

Ahh, the Redwoods. These trees were all over California in the beginning until the Gold Rush began in 1849. Demand for lumber was at an all-time high and well, these tall, strong beauties were doomed. Today we’ve only got about 5% of these trees left which is heartbreaking, but all the more reason to learn about them, visit them, appreciate them, and maybe even do what you can … [Read more...] about Tall, Tall Trees: Facts About the Majestic Redwoods

Let’s get real about something right here and now: we could probably use a dopamine rush. If you’re constantly getting all of those brain chemicals confused, you aren’t alone in that, and dopamine is the good one involved in reward, motivation, and memory. When released in large amounts it creates feelings of pleasure and reward which encourages us to repeat that behavior. This … [Read more...] about How to Increase Dopamine ~Naturally~

Just as we suspected… creepy! Let’s take a look at some interestingly gross facts about bugs.  Certain ants can and will explode when they’re under attack. The Colobopsis explodens ants kill themselves to protect their colony by splitting their skin open and coating their attacker’s in a yellow goo that will either kill them or severely hinder them. And frankly, this is a … [Read more...] about Gross Facts We Wish We Didn’t Know About Insects, But Here We Are