Could a Peacock and Platypus Be Friends? Mailbag + Joke-ha-thon!

Tumble Science Podcast for Kids by Tumble Media

May 29, 202625:22Health

You asked, we answered! In this mailbag episode, we're tackling three big kid questions: why does the ground keep spinning after you stop? Do magnets work in space? And could a peacock and a platypus ever be BFFs? We get...

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