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Why do we have blood and what does it do?

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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Why Is Blood Red and Drippy?

Seven-year-old Faith asks why blood is red and drippy. She explains that it needs to fit into really small spaces, like a garden hose. Blood is also thicker than water because of the cells in its liquid part.

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