Wow in the World Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Baby Talk (11/21/25)
Nov 21, 2025
Dive into the adorable world of baby animals! Discover how sea otter pups stay afloat with their special fur. Learn about the surprising origins of baby carrots—spoiler alert, they're just peeled adult carrots! And find out the unique way platypuses feed their puggles. It's a fun-filled exploration of baby facts that will leave you in awe!
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Kennedy Space Center Family Plug
- Mindy promotes visiting the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex as a family science destination.
- She highlights exhibits like the Falcon 9 booster, moon rock, and Space Shuttle Atlantis.
Otter Fur Doubles As A Lifejacket
- Sea otter pups float because their fur traps air, acting like a built-in flotation device.
- Mothers wrap pups in kelp while foraging and pups don't swim independently until about a month old.
Baby Carrots Are A Packaging Innovation
- “Baby carrots” were invented in the 1980s by peeling imperfect adult carrots into small sticks.
- This repurposing turned unsellable carrots into a popular, convenient snack product.