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Smarted hello smarty pants.
Chet nickerson subbing in for trusty for this special episode of trusty trivia.
Today we're lighting up the night with the magical glow of fireflies.
Before the trivia a long-distance shout-out to Joseph and Victoria in Wuerl, Germany.
I hear you like smarting in the car every day, which makes you get smarter every day.
What can I say?
That's the Who Smarted way.
Thanks for smarting with us, you two.
Now let's get going, or should I say, get glowing.
Question one, what makes fireflies glow?
A, electricity.
B, a chemical reaction.
C, magic dust.
If you picked B, that answer is glorious.
Fireflies light up using a chemical reaction called bioluminescence.
Question 2.
Why do fireflies glow?
A. To find food.
B. To communicate.
C. To stay warm.
If you said B, you're lighting it up.
Fireflies glow to communicate and to attract mates.
Wow, you're shining bright today, Smarty Pants.
And we'll be back with more questions right after this quick ad break from our sponsors.
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Okay, welcome back smarty pants.
Today we're exploring fireflies, nature's glowing insects.
Okay, question three what type of animal is a firefly?
A, a beetle?
B, a fly.
C, a worm.
If you picked A, that's beetle brilliant.
Fireflies are actually beetles.
They're not flies at all.
Who knew?
Okay, question four.
When are fireflies most active?
A. In the morning, B. In the afternoon, or C. In the night?
If you said C, you're night light right!
Fireflies are most active at night when their glow is easiest to see.
All right, keep on glowing, Smarty Pants.
We're going to take a quick glow break and another word from our sponsors.
One last question coming right up.
Okay, welcome back time for the final question about fireflies, the glowing insects that light up the night sky.
Final question is what color light do most fireflies produce when they glow?
A red b yellow, green or c rainbow?
If you picked B, that answer is correct.
Smartypants.
Most fireflies shine a yellow-green light, which is perfect for helping them stand out in the dark.
Different species can glow in slightly different colors, But that classic greenish glow is the most common one, lighting up the summer nights.
You sure lit up those answers, Smarty Pants.
Want to learn more?
Check out our Fireflies episode in the Who Smarted archives.
And be sure to join us next week for more trusty trivia fun.
Maybe this time with trusty.
This is Chet Nickerson signing off.
