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How Was The Universe Created?

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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What Is Stardust?

The reason why the stars shine so bright is because there's so much stuff. So many atoms crunched in and such a tight ball with so much pressure that they turn on fusion. That fusion is one of the most powerful energy sources that we can think of. We are made out of star stuff. We are Stardust. Aren't there songs about that? There are.

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