Candy Land is iconic. The cute characters, the simple rules, it’s the perfect game for kids of all ages. But it all started as a way to cheer up children stuck in the hospital. Learn how this game was invented when a teacher needed a way to help kids recovering from Polio. Plus, Joy and co-host Ava take a Candy Land quiz with Gumpy, the gum sculpture that came to life.

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Candy Land is iconic. The cute characters, the simple rules, it&rsquo;s the perfect game for kids of all ages. But it all started as a way to cheer up children stuck in the hospital. Learn how this game was invented when a teacher needed a way to help kids recovering from Polio. Plus, Joy and co-host Ava take a Candy Land quiz with Gumpy, the gum sculpture that came to life. Click&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jW48pBgJYnPkaKPYCymFaDf5amJxYOLf/view?usp=sharing">here</a>&nbsp;to read a transcript of this episode.
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Brains On Universe presents Forever Ago®, a history show for the whole family! Every episode looks into the surprising and fascinating history of things we think are ordinary, but they’re not -- like ice cream flavors, video games, baths and more. We make learning about the past fun while teaching listeners to think critically about history.

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Brains On Universe presents Forever Ago&reg;, a history show for the whole family! Every episode looks into the surprising and fascinating history of things we think are ordinary, but they&rsquo;re not -- like ice cream flavors, video games, baths and more. We make learning about the past fun while teaching listeners to think critically about history.
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Forever Ago

From sickness to sweetness: the story of Candy Land

The Titanic sank only four days into its voyage. Even though the ship was lost to the ocean, the history and stories survived. Join Joy and her co-host Juniper as they find out how this mega ship was built, hear some theories on why it sank, and learn how the history of this voyage was preserved by dedicated historians.

Featured Expert:
Ross Mumford is a Titanic researcher, historian and educator. He currently manages Titanic: the Exhibit.

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The Titanic sank only four days into its voyage. Even though the ship was lost to the ocean, the history and stories survived. Join Joy and her co-host Juniper as they find out how this mega ship was built, hear some theories on why it sank, and learn how the history of this voyage was preserved by dedicated historians. Featured Expert: Ross Mumford is a Titanic researcher, historian and educator. He currently manages&nbsp;<a href="https://rmstitanicinc.com/">Titanic: the Exhibit</a>. Click&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z5a9y-hCHRhc1yZpxmyg96q152cNMl3W/view?usp=sharing">here</a>&nbsp;to read a transcript of this episode.
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The Titanic was called unsinkable, so why did it sink?

Twice a year, many countries move their clocks by an hour. But why? It turns out humans have been messing with minutes and hours for centuries. Join Joy and co-host Rehema as they explore the history of Day Light Saving, from a bug hunter who wanted more daylight for collecting insects to a World War where every hour of light was precious.

Find our Brains On episode about the science behind Daylight Saving Time here or wherever you get your podcasts!

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Twice a year, many countries move their clocks by an hour. But why? It turns out humans have been messing with minutes and hours for centuries. Join Joy and co-host Rehema as they explore the history of Day Light Saving, from a bug hunter who wanted more daylight for collecting insects to a World War where every hour of light was precious. Find our Brains On episode about the science behind Daylight Saving Time&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/brains-on-science-podcast-for-kids/why-do-we-have-daylight-saving-time">here</a>&nbsp;or wherever you get your podcasts! Click&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tNCqOLmZt0H5pkVVMi7XyipHWF2HXgjZ/view?usp=sharing">here</a> to read a transcript of this episode.
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Day Light Saving: The surprising story behind why we change our clocks

Today, it’s almost cliche to give someone a diamond ring to prove your love. But 100 years ago, that wasn’t the case. Back then, diamonds were seen as luxury items for the rich and famous. But thanks to some creative advertisers (and a whole lot of extra diamonds), these sparkly jewels became the symbol of love in much of the world. Join Joy and co-host Diya as they explore the enchanting history of diamonds.

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Today, it&rsquo;s almost cliche to give someone a diamond ring to prove your love. But 100 years ago, that wasn&rsquo;t the case. Back then, diamonds were seen as luxury items for the rich and famous. But thanks to some creative advertisers (and a whole lot of extra diamonds), these sparkly jewels became the symbol of love in much of the world. Join Joy and co-host Diya as they explore the enchanting history of diamonds.
Click&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v5ppFeEXjdLSMDMMQkPE_j4CiuGXpLzm/view?usp=sharing">here</a>&nbsp;to read a transcript of this episode.
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