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What If World - Stories for Kids

293. Willow asks: What if it rained anvils? (w/ Michael Brown) 

Aug 21, 2023
Petey the Pirate works for a struggling blacksmith with a tiny anvil. Their white lies lead to anvil mishaps and a new fashion trend. Lessons include exaggeration, repairing possessions, and reusing them. Special guest Michael Brown shares the importance of libraries and digital book access.
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Quick takeaways

  • Exaggeration is often harmless, but little lies can stack up quickly.
  • Repairing and reusing possessions keeps them from becoming forever trash!

Deep dives

Anvils Raining from the Sky

In this podcast episode, the hosts explore the question of 'What if it rained anvils?' The hosts discuss the potential dangers of anvils falling from the sky and how it would impact daily life. They imagine people using umbrellas to shield themselves from falling anvils, drawing inspiration from Looney Tunes cartoons. Although the hosts admit to never having seen an anvil in person, they speculate on the few occasions when they might encounter anvils, such as at a Renaissance fair or in a blacksmith's shop.

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