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PODCAST

Stump the Librarian

Kent District Library

Welcome to Kent District Library’s Stump the Librarian Podcast where your friendly neighborhood librarians put their research skills to the test answering questions from you, the listener! Jill and Liz every other Wednesday to learn new and exciting information. Think you have a question that can stump us? Visit www.kdl.org/stump to submit a question of your own!

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29:44

Episode 59 Tickle Monster

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2024/10/30

In this episode we answer the questions, “How do animals that live underground know where they’re going?” and “Why can’t I tickle myself?” We learn a fact of the day from an East Grand Rapids librarian and share a realistic fiction chapter book that would be a great family readaloud. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!   Jenny’s Fact of the Day: Why? Encyclopedia: Brilliant Answers to Baffling

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28:03

Episode 58 Hamster Pockets

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2024/10/16

Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Why are Dalmatians associated with fire trucks?” and “How do hamsters fit so much stuff in their cheeks?” We also share a fun fact of the day about the Artic Birds and a graphic novel about DND playing dogs. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump or email us at stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org We can’t wait to hear from you! Concerning

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28:25

Episode 57 Left and Bite

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2024/10/02

Jill and Liz are BACK for season 5. As always, we are here to answer your questions! Follow us to get a new episode every other Wednesday afternoon. In this episode we answer the questions “Why are some people left-handed?” and “Are all mosquitoes that bite female?” We also share a fact of the day from a Rockford librarian and share a historical fiction book with adventure and spy stuff! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Shannon’s Fact of the Day:

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30:26

Episode 56 Busy Bees or Playing Possum

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2024/06/26

Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “How do bees make honey?” and “How does a possum play dead?” You can send us your question at KDL.org/stump or email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org. We look forward to hearing from you! Regarding Bees... Sarah Ridley. Bee to Honey. Crabtree Publishing Company, 2018. EBSCOhost,

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25:31

Episode 55 Feeling Queasy

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2024/06/12

Feeling Queasy Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Why is there a metric system and an imperial system?” and “Why do people get seasick?” We also share a fact of the day about fast airplanes and recommend a library mystery novel. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Liz’s Fact of the Day: 1,000 Amazing World Facts https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1018270 Jill’s Book Recommendation: The Lost Library by Rebecca

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31:22

Episode 54 The Chonk King

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2024/05/29

Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Why doesn’t gravity work on balloons?” and “How do you make money when I don’t pay the library?” You can send us your question at KDL.org/stump or email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org. We look forward to hearing from you! Regarding Balloons... Up & Away! How Two Brothers Invented the Hot-Air Ballon by Jason Henry https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C612205 "Balloon." World Book Kids,

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22:40

Episode 53 Potty Training for Astronauts

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2024/05/15

Potty Training for Astronauts Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “How do astronauts go to the bathroom in space?” and “What causes thunder and lightning?” We also share a fact of the day about diamonds and an awesome graphic novel recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Liz’s Fact of the Day: 513 Weird Facts Every Kid Should Know by Thomas Canavan https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1000498 Jill’s Book

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25:21

Episode 52 Animal BFFs and Bubbles!

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2024/05/01

Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Do animals make friends?” and “How do bubbles work? Why are they always round?” You can send us your question at KDL.org/stump or email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org. We look forward to hearing from you! Regarding Animal BFFS... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interspecies_friendship "Animal social behaviour." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 3 Mar. 2017. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/animal-social-behaviour/110427. Accessed 28 Mar

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30:17

Episode 51 Just My Luck!

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2024/04/17

Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Why are ladybugs and four-leaf clovers lucky?” and “Why do some foods taste salty and some taste sweet?” We also share a fact of the day about mapmaking and several heartwarming book recommendations. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Liz’s Fact of the Day: The Maps Book by Joanne Bourne https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C972130 Jill’s Book Recommendations: A Day with No Words by Tiffany

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30:02

Episode 50 Color Conundrums

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2024/04/03

Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Where do bruises come from and where do they go?” and “What causes the Northern Lights?” We also share a fun fact of the day about crodile tears and non-fiction graphic novel recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Regarding

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27:25

Episode 49 A Very Hairy Episode

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2024/03/20

A Very Hairy Episode Join Jill & Liz as they answer the questions, “Why do we have eyebrows?” and “Why do cats purr?” We also share a fact of the day about knocking on wood and a powerful book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Liz’s Fact of the Day: The Good Luck Book by Heather Alexander https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C976162 Jill’s Book Recommendation: Eagle Drums by N. R.

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25:32

Episode 48 Koala Criminals

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2024/03/06

Koala Criminals Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Why do we have fingerprints?” and “Why can't I remember being a baby?” We also share a fun fact of the day about tickles and a new book by Lisa Yee. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Concerning

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26:45

Episode 47 430 Million Hiccups

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2024/02/21

Join Liz & Jill as they answer the questions, “What makes the colors of a sunset?” and “Why do we hiccup?” We also share a fact of the day about clouds and a magical book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!Liz’s Fact of the Day: Weird and Wonderful Nature https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C976169 Jill’s Book Recommendation: Elf Dog & Owl Head https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C914825 Concerning

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26:22

Episode 46 Slime Time

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2024/02/07

Join Liz and Jill as they answer the questions “Do cats and dogs see all the colors or just black and white?” and “Are snails born with shells? Do they use the same shells their whole lives?” We also share a fun fact about the Galapagos Islands and a choose your own adventure book called Search for a Giant Squid. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Concerning

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25:48

Episode 45 Pizza Stomach

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2024/01/24

Pizza Stomach Join Liz & Jill as they answer the questions, “What do you tells actors before a show?” and “Are cows the only animal with more than one stomach?” We also share a fact of the day about giraffes and a heartwarming STEM book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Liz’s Fact of the Day: Weird, Wild, Amazing! https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C757177 Jill’s Book Recommendation: Zoey and Sassafras: Dragons and

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29:36

Episode 44 Animal Toolbox

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2024/01/10

Join Liz and Jill as they answer the questions “Why do seasons change?” and “What animals besides Otters and Chimpanzees use tools?” We also share a fun fact about Animal Bffs and a sad book called Efren Divided. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Regarding

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31:10

Episode 43 Slithering Snakes & Octopus Escapes

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2023/12/27

Slithering Snakes & Octopus Escapes Join Liz and Jill as they answer the questions, “How do worms/snakes move without bones?” and “What is the smartest animal?” We also share a fact of the day about dinosaurs and a suspenseful book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Jill’s Fact of the Day: 1,000 Amazing Dinosaur Facts https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C966814 Liz’s Book Recommendation: 96

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30:37

Episode 42 The Cookie Episode

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2023/12/13

Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “What is the origin of Christmas Cookies?” and “What was the first cookie cream brand?” We also share a fun fact of the day about a Troll Museum and a graphic novel called Swim Team. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Regarding Christmas

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Episode 41 The Need for Speed

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2023/11/29

Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions "What is the fastest mammal?" and "What percentage of bodily loss does a starfish need to die?" To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Concerning speedy

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30:32

Episode 40 We’re Feeling Sleepy

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2023/11/15

Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “How are cotton candy grapes made?” and “Why do we need sleep?” We also share a fun fact of the day about bones and a dragon book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Regarding Cotton Candy Grapes: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/topics/plant-breeding "Plant breeding." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 22 May. 2023. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/plant-breeding/111030. Accessed 17

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