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Dec 21, 2024 • 3min

BITES – Dog poo in the bin

You are enjoying a walk with your four-legged friend, when they do a big stinker on the street. Don't worry — you're prepared! You've brought the dog poo bags! But do you really have to carry the smelly parcel of poo all the way home? Is it okay to put your dog poo in someone else's bin?Thanks to Genevieve for this stinky dilemma!
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Dec 20, 2024 • 3min

BITES – Paying people to be kind

Everyone says it's good to be kind and that acts of kindness can make the world a better place. But often we aren't as kind as we could or should be. So should we pay people to be kind? Would it make the world a better place?Thank you to Pepper for this awesome question!
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Dec 19, 2024 • 3min

BITES – Friends inviting themselves over

It's fun to hang out with our friends, but sometimes we need a bit of alone time. Maybe you want to listen to your favourite music and sing along loudly. Or curl up in a special place and read a book. So should you always say yes if someone asks if they can come over to your house?  Thanks to Melissa for this curly question! 
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Dec 18, 2024 • 3min

BITES — What to do with unwanted gifts

We all love getting presents, but what about when you get a gift you don't like and will never use? So what should you do with unwanted gifts? Is it ok to give them away or do you have to keep them forever? Thanks to Oscar for this curious question!
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Dec 17, 2024 • 5min

BITES – Should teachers bribe students?

It must be hard work being a teacher and trying to get a classroom of kids to behave. But is it ok for teachers to bribe kids with lollies to get them to be good? Thanks to Milly for this curious question! 
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Sep 30, 2024 • 23min

Is it wrong to love reality TV?

There's drama. There's competition. And there's usually a few tears as well. Reality TV takes everyday people and throws them into weird and exciting and sometimes stressful situations. But is it really real? And is it fair? And should we watch these shows at all?Brains Trust – Linden Park Primary School, Adelaide – Linda, Elina, Jescinta, Dhyana, Siera, Justine
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Sep 30, 2024 • 20min

How do you know if you're dreaming or awake?

Right this very moment, are you awake or are you dreaming? You're awake, right? But are you sure? Maybe you're just in the middle of a very realistic dream? Philosophers have been debating this question for centuries. And we are going to solve it today! Or are we?Brains Trust – Linden Park Primary School, Adelaide – Genevieve, Grace, Alexa, Poppy, Chelsea, Sophie
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Sep 30, 2024 • 20min

Why do some jobs earn more money than others?

Join the brilliant minds of Genevieve, Grace, Alexa, Poppy, Chelsea, and Sophie, all students from Linden Park Primary School, as they tackle the intriguing world of job salaries. They delve into why street sweepers earn less than chefs, examining the quirks of bargaining power and specialization. With wit, they explore how society values different professions, including a humorous twist on a royal welding ceremony. The kids invite listeners to reflect on how compensation reflects our values and what it means for their career dreams.
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Sep 30, 2024 • 20min

What would it be like to talk to a whale?

Would you like to learn to speak whale language at school instead of Italian or Mandarin? Molly and Carl go on a deep-sea mission to test a new translation device that will let them talk to whales. But even if they manage to make the technology work, will they be able to truly understand each other? Come dive with us and find out.Brains Trust – Linden Park Primary School, Adelaide – Ivy, Finn, Oliver, Ken, Aaron, Nicholas 
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Sep 30, 2024 • 20min

Is animal testing worth the cost?

Did you know rats are very smart and curious creatures? They laugh when they are tickled, they can take care of each other, and they are actually quite clean. Millions of them are also used in painful scientific experiments to test new drugs and medical theories. Researchers do all this to help humans. But some say these animals deserve a better life. So, what should we do?Brains Trust – Linden Park Primary School, Adelaide – Linda, Elina, Jescinta, Dhyana, Siera, Justine

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