Hey Whosmarted family, Trusty here.
You know how much you love having this show in your ears?
Well, we made something you can hold in your hands.
You heard about it coming, and now, the Whosmarted Encyclopedia of Smarting is here!
And I'll see you next time.
This is Who Smarted for your bookshelf, your bedroom, your homeschool, your classroom.
Perfect for screen-free exploring together.
Now we launched our Kickstarter last week on a holiday weekend, because apparently we're really smart about timing.
And we heard from a lot of you that you missed the early bird discount.
So I've gone ahead and made sure that there's plenty more... early bird box sets available for you.
And we've also added more collectible signed box sets.
Now we just need 200 more backers to fully fund, and i know you've got us.
You don't even get charged until we hit our goal.
All you're doing right now is pledging and showing your support for a project that we're so excited to bring to you and that i know you're going to love.
So go to whosmartedcom, click the books button and be part of making this real.
Send yourself a note to do it today or put a reminder on your fridge.
Do it today.
It would be really helpful, because the sooner it gets fully funded, the sooner we can start production on these books that your kids will be excited to read.
Thank you so much for being part of our Smarty family and our community.
I truly appreciate you.
Hello, Smarty Pants, and welcome to Trusty Trivia Thursday.
Today, we're splashing, sliding, and zooming into the soaking wet world of water slides.
Before we climb to the top, let's give a wave-making shout-out to Rosie and Tilly in Hillsborough, New Jersey.
You told us you love Who Smarted because it's a great podcast for kids with different topics every week.
That actually makes learning fun and funny.
Boy, that is exactly what we're going for.
Thanks for being such amazing smarty pants, you two.
Okay, smarty pants, grab your swimsuit and let's slide into our first question.
Question one.
What helps riders move quickly down a water slide?
Is it A, magnets, B, water, or C, rocket boosters?
If you picked B, that answer is Splashtacular.
The flowing water reduces friction, helping riders zip smoothly down the slide.
Question two.
Why do many water slides use tubes or rafts?
Is it A to help riders float and slide smoothly, B to keep the slide warm, or C to allow riders to carry snacks down the slide?
If you picked A, that answer is totally tubular.
Many water slides use rafts or inner tubes to help riders glide smoothly across the water, while adding extra speed, spins and splashy fun.
You're making a huge splash so far, Smarty Pants.
Keep riding the wave.
We'll be right back with more slippery trivia after this quick ad break from our sponsors.
Hey, smarty pants, quick question.
Would it be cool to slice flying fruit out of the air like a ninja?
I'm hearing a lot of yeses.
Well, last weekend I was actually doing it in my living room, just me chopping watermelons and pineapples out of midair while my dinner was bubbling on the stove.
How?
Next Playground.
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I've been crushing Fruit Ninja and there's also Bluey and Ninja Turtles games and an Avatar Earth Rumble tournament where I got to bend rocks.
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SmartyPants, here's the part for you.
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It's the screen time solution that's also exercise, which means everyone wins.
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Trust me, your living room is about to get a lot more interesting.
Hey, smarty family.
Picture seventh grade trustee at the kitchen table staring at a page of math homework that might as well have been written in Dragonese.
I just didn't get it.
My parents could afford a few sessions with a tutor and they went at my pace, but they could only help when they were there.
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Welcome back to Trusty Trivia.
Today we're exploring waterslides, the fast, twisty attractions that turn pools into adventures.
Question three.
What is usually at the bottom of a waterslide?
Is it A, a landing pool, B, a trampoline, or C, a pile of marshmallows?
If you picked A, you totally nailed the splashdown.
Most waterslides end in a pool or splash area to safely slow riders down.
Question four.
Why do riders often cross their arms on steep waterslides?
Is it A, to fly faster, B, to look cool, or C, to stay balanced and safe?
If you said C, you're sliding into safety like a pro, smarty pants.
Crossing your arms and legs helps you stay balanced and positioned correctly on steep water slides, making the ride smoother and safer.
You are cruising through these questions like a water slide champion.
Don't try off yet.
One final question is coming right up after this quick ad break from our sponsors.
Welcome back.
We're talking all about water slides, the slippery stars of water parks everywhere.
And this is our final question.
What are many water slides made from?
Is it A, cardboard, B, fiberglass, or C, crystal?
If you picked B, you really slid into the right answer, smarty pants.
Many water slides are made from smooth fiberglass, which is waterproof, super strong and helps riders zip quickly through all those twist turns and splashy drops.
You totally soaked those questions, Smarty Pants.
And if you want to learn more, check out our Water Slides episode in the Who's Smarted archives.
Join us next week for more trusty trivia fun.
